Couple trusts God’s will for protection

It was Lance Cpl. James Copeland’s job in Iraq to be the first one through the door and to clear the room. (James Copeland)

Lance Cpl. James Copeland and Lexie Copeland had a great time at the Marine Ball 2008 in Nashville, Tenn. (James Copeland)

Cpl. James Copeland and Lexie Copeland had fun at the Marine Ball in Nashville, Tenn. (James Copeland)

Lance Cpl. James Copeland and Lexie Copeland enjoyed attending the Marine Ball 2008 held in Nashville, Tenn. (James Copeland)

Cpl. James Copeland and Lexie Copeland enjoyed an evening out at the Marine Ball in Nashville, Tenn. (James Copeland)

James Copeland is enjoying the view during the anniversary cruise he and Lexie took in May celebrating five years of marriage. (Lexie Copeland)

Lexie Copeland is always happy to celebrate with a friend on their wedding day. This particular wedding was in Millington, Tenn. (Lexie Copeland)

Cpl. James Copeland and Lexie Copeland are looking forward to a fun night out at the Marine Ball in Nashville, Tenn. (James Copeland)

Lexie and James Copeland participated in the “End It” event in April on the UTM campus. (Lexie Copeland)

David Copeland was excited to greet his son, Lance Cpl. James Copeland, in Nashville on April, 28, 2007, the day he came home from Iraq. (James Copeland)

Sgt. James Copeland served in Iraq with the men of Alpha squad, 4th platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Division, 24th Marines. (James Copeland)

Alexis “Lexie” Cole and Lance Cpl. James Copeland were married March 2008. (James Copeland)

This is the fire team that Lance Cpl. James Copeland served with in Fallujah, Iraq. Pictured from left to right is Lance Cpl. Ojok, Lance Cpl. Simmerson, Lance Cpl. Ward and Lance Cpl. James Copeland. (James Copeland)

Lance Cpl. James Copeland is taking advantage of a few moments of down time in Fallujah, Iraq. (James Copeland)

Lance Cpl. James Copeland and others had spent five days with no sleep yet still managed to find some weapons and IED making material buied in someone’s yard in Fallujah Iraq.