Justin Timberlake attended the 236th Marine Corps Birthday Ball as Corporal Kelsey DeSanti’s date.
It looked like he was so touched on the event that he posted a very intimate personal blog about his experience.
He posted on his personal blog saying that “it is one of the most moving evenings I’ve ever had.”
On the experience he said, “I knew I would have an evening that I would not forget…Something I could tell my friends about. What I did not know was how I was moved I would be by the whole experience.”
The Friends with Benefits star was also moved on a video about Pearl Harbor and the September 11 terrorist attacks. He said, “There was a common theme that I began to notice as well. No matter what the situation. No matter how dire… They were the FIRST. There on the front lines. No questions.. just reaction.”
“It was a surreal moment to be in that room with so many of our great Marines who have such a different type of connection to those stories.”
“One that we who don’t serve will never understand. It was familial.It was like they were listening to their own blood brothers.”
On the blog, he also gushed about his date, Corporal DeSantis, saying, She seems to me to be so humble and honest. She also simultaneously seemed like she was nervous about the whole evening and if I was going to enjoy myself.. I have to tell you, it’s not everyday that I meet a 23-year-old girl and she’s more worried about if I’m having fun or if I’m comfortable.”
He added, “It hit me all of a sudden that these were the type of people who look after us and our freedom..Humble, concerned for others before themselves.. This was the type of person our Marine Corps was building. I was blown away.”
Lastly, he had a message to his new heroes. He said, “To all of you that served everyday for us.. ensuring our freedom, I say, my deepest gratitude to you. I have met so may of my heroes..From Michael Jordan to Michael Jackson..And nothing makes me feel more honored and pride than when I get to meet one of you. Last night changed my life and I will never forget it.”
