The Legacy of the Twins Platoon

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"The Legacy of the Twins Platoon" was one of 3 books reviewed in the 2026 March issue of Leatherneck Magazine.  Leatherneck Magazine is the official monthly magazine of the United States Marine Corps.  This great honor can be shared by all those who are written about in the book.  

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Three years ago, Dean St. Cyr and Tenley Boushek were acting together in a short film in Duluth. While they worked on-set, their mothers—Karen Cyr and Sonya Boushek—struck up a conversation that led to an extraordinary discovery.

Karen mentioned her father was a Marine who served in the Vietnam War. Sonya replied, "Mine was too… he was part of a group sworn in called the Twins Platoon."

 Karen's response stopped them both: "So was my dad—and he's in the book Twins Platoon."

 Stunned by the rare connection, the two women realized their fathers had served in the same historic platoon. That shared legacy instantly bonded them, turning strangers into close friends, and their children into lifelong creative partners.

 "It's like this bond brought us together like sisters," Karen shared.

 Twins Platoon isn't just history; it's a legacy still bringing families together generations later.

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Both Dean and Tenley are grandchildren of men who served side by side as members of the legendary Twins Platoon. Dean's grandfather, Brad Borreson, fought on Hill 861 during the siege of Khe Sanh, later receiving long-overdue recognition at the Modern Day Twins Platoon Ceremony in 2011.

Tenley's grandfather, Mark Nelsen, served two extended tours of duty, fighting in some of the Vietnam War's most intense battles—Hills 10, 41, 55, 22, Liberty Bridge, and Marble Mountain—and was wounded more than twice. In 2010, he stood once more in honor and remembrance as a United States flag raiser at the Minnesota Twins Baseball 50th Anniversary Celebration. 

Two young actors. Two families. One shared story of service that continues to echo through generations.

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This letter means the service and sacrifice of those who served, and their families, will not be forgotten.