2014 March News - Marine Corps – Law Enforcement Foundation

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F O U N D AT I O N
THE MARINE CORPS- LAW ENFORCEMENT
N E W S L E T T E R
The Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation
Supports the Children of Our Country’s Heroes
MARCH 2014
PASSING
THE
BATON
SEE PAGE 3
SCHOLARSHIPS
VALUE
LAS VEGAS GOLF TOURNAMENT
SEE PAGE 21
SEE PAGE 35
PRESENTED TO
BASILONE PARADE
SEE PAGE 24
LYNN ENGLISH HS MCJROTC
LETTERS
TO
Issue #47
MC-LEF
SEE PAGES 14
“OUR KIDS” - SEE PAGES 7, 8, 17, 23, 27
PHILADELPHIA GALA
SEE PAGE 41
OF OUR
AWARDS - SEE PAGE 13
ANNUAL DON PEPPE DINNER
SEE PAGE 18
FAREWELL
SEE PAGE 4
ST. LOUIS GALA
SEE PAGE 28
22ND LONG ISLAND GOLF CLASSIC - SEE PAGE 30
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MARINE CORPS - LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION
10 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1007. New York, NY 10020
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
None of the MC-LEF Directors and Officers receives compensation for their services
Marine Corps - Law Enforcement
Foundation
OUR MISSION
The Marine Corps-Law Enforcement
Foundation (MC-LEF) provides educational
assistance to the children of fallen United States
Marines and federal law enforcement personnel.
Since our founding in 1995, MC-LEF has awarded over $61 million in scholarships and other
humanitarian assistance, and supported over
3,500 children.
MC-LEF relies on the commitment of volunteers and generous donors across the country, who
organize events, provide financial support and
recruit others to our cause. With only one parttime employee, MC-LEF is sustained by a network of people who believe that the brave men
and women who protect our country and our communities deserve to have their families protected
as well.
Thanks to our generous donors, MC-LEF is
currently able to place a $30,000 savings bond in
a scholarship account for every child who loses a
parent serving in the United States Marine Corps
or any federal law enforcement agency. In recent
years, we have expanded our mission to provide
medical equipment and financial support to catastrophically wounded Marines, as well as financial support for mentally or physically disabled
children of active duty Marines. In the past, MCLEF has also aided the children of other military
personnel who perished in terrorist attacks and in
the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
MC-LEF is an approved IRS 501 (c) 3 organization that has been recognized for its excellence
and efficiency by the Independent Charities of
America. 98% of all donations to MC-LEF go
directly to fund our mission.
Although MC-LEF is immensely proud of our
work to date, there is still much to be done to support the families of America’s Marines and federal law enforcement personnel. Please visit
www.mc-lef.org to learn more and find out how
you can help.
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www.mc-lef.org
Chairman Emeritus: Zachary Fisher (1910-1999)
Vice Chairman Emeritus: Steve Wallace (1942-2010
Chairman: James K. Kallstrom
Vice Chairman:Gary E. Schweikert
Vice Chairman:Richard P. Torykian
DIRECTORS
Westy Ballard
Col. Barney Barnum, USMC (Ret.)
Anthony Boyle
Jeffrey R. Brincat
Christopher Burnham
Timothy Cavanaugh
Gen. Ron S. Coleman, USMC (Ret.)
Gen. James T. Conway, 34th CMC, USMC ( Ret)
David Cornstein
Ken Courey
Michael DiFrancesco
Michael Fedorko
Patrick J. Finneran
Gen. Alfred M. Gray, 29th CMC, USMC (Ret.)
Pete Haas
Gen. Michael W. Hagee, 33rd CMC, USMC (Ret.)
Col. G.F. Robert Hanke, USMCR (Ret.)
Pat Haynes
Nate Herman
Christopher Isola
Mrs. Diane Jones
Gen, James L. Jones, Jr., 32nd CMC, USMC (Ret.)
Gen. Paul X. Kelley, 28th CMC, USMC (Ret.)
Col. Raymond W. Kelly, USMCR (Ret.)
Lt. Gen. William M. Keyes, USMC (Ret.)
Gen. Charles C. Krulak, 31st CMC, USMC (Ret.)
Rush Limbaugh
Joseph P. Looker
Robert C. MacCormack
Paul Marrandino
Lt. Gen. Frederick McCorkle, USMC (Ret.)
Kevin McGuire
Gen. Carl E. Mundy, Jr., 30th CMC, USMC (Ret.)
Joseph M. Murphy
David Myers
Gen. William “Spider” Nyland, USMC (Ret.)
Col. Pete O’Hagan, USMC (Ret.)
Gen. Peter Pace, USMC, (Ret.)
Gary L. Penrith
Col. Louis Piantadosi, USMC (Ret.)
Charles W. Santoro
Gilbert D. Scharf
William L. Selden
Park B. Smith
William M. Venezia
Agostino von Hassell
Michael Wallace
Thomas P. Walter
Matt Zames
OFFICERS
Edmond J. Boran
President
Gerard P. Griffin, Jr., Esq.
Corporate Council/JAG
Dan Parker
CFO
Dan Scribner
Executive Secretary
Sue Boulhosa
Executive Director
Vice President
Col Bob Coates, USMC, (Ret)
Jim Iozia
Vice President
Darren Moore
Vice President
Peter Pace, Jr.
Vice President
Lt. Col Dominick A. Prezzano, USMC
Vice President
Jay Renwick
Vice President
John Eric Smith
Vice President
Eric A. Torykian
Vice President
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LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN...James K. Kallstrom
PETE HAAS – PASSING THE BATON
Any successful organization, company, institution, or foundation, like a human being, needs a tirelessly
working heart – Pete Haas epitomizes the heart of this Foundation. As of January 2014, after 18 years of dedicated, loving service, Pete Haas has stepped down as President of The Marine Corps-Law Enforcement
Foundation. Thankfully, he will continue to serve on our Board
of Governing Directors.
While Pete’s grasp on the thousands of aspects involved in
running this Foundation can never be duplicated, we are
blessed to have Ed Boran, long time Board of Directors member, assume the position of President. Pete has graciously mentored Ed over the past 15 months teaching him the necessary
administrative skills needed to seamlessly continue in our mission. We welcome Ed and thank him for “stepping up.”
Pete Haas is one of the Foundation’s founding members and
since our inception in 1995, he has worked diligently behind
the scenes. Pete’s love of the Marine Corps began with his
enlistment and service in Korea. He has spent his entire life
supporting and promoting United States Marine Corps causes,
as well as, being involved with several other charities. Pete
Pete Haas, a founding member of The Marine
agreed to serve as our President and since then he has handled
Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation.
all of the unglamorous behind the scenes work. Pete is our
ambassador of goodwill and through his tremendous interfacing with our donors and supporters, he has spread the word of our mission to all four corners of the earth. He
spends seven days a week, 365 days a year thinking and working on making MC-LEF the premier Foundation
that it is today. His mission has always been crystal clear – “what is best for the Foundation and the children
we serve” – it has guided his every decision.
As everyone knows, behind every great man – there is the great woman that inspires, supports and promotes
him. Rosemary Haas, the first lady of MC-LEF exemplifies and embodies the power that holds up Pete. We
owe an enormous debt of gratitude to Rosemary and the entire Haas family for allowing Pete to devote the energy and time necessary to run the Foundation. Rosie’s grace, intelligence and encouraging manner have
undoubtedly been a source of inspiration in many of
Pete’s efforts on our behalf.
It would be impossible to write on one page or even
in one book the debt of gratitude and thanks we need to
convey to Pete Haas. Literally thousands of children
have a better, brighter future as a result of Pete’s unwavering efforts. His strength, integrity and wisdom are
unparalleled – quite simply – Pete Haas is a great
American!
Sir, you have our love, respect and eternal thanks.
We look forward to many more years of working side by
On the left, Rosemary, “the first Lady of MC-LEF,”
side with you to advance our mission.
with Pete Haas. (right)
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THE FOUNDATION
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SAYS
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FAREWELL TO
DEVOTED
FRIEND AND DIRECTOR,
ED FITZGERALD
Portsmouth, RI -- Colonel Edward Francis Fitzgerald, USMC
(retired), of Portsmouth, RI, died Thursday, December 12, at home, surrounded by his family. He was 83.
Born on July 15, 1930, in Jaffrey, NH, he was the son of the late Mary
G. Blanchette Fitzgerald Wilder, and Edward R. Fitzgerald. He was the
stepson of the late Tracy P. Wilder.
Colonel Fitzgerald proudly served his country in the United States
Marine Corps for 31 years, and was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam
wars. He was a decorated infantry and military officer and held numerous command and staff positions. He was awarded the Legion of Merit,
Bronze Star with Combat V, Navy Commendation Medal, Presidential
and Navy Unit Citations, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, and numerous other awards and citations. His last assignment was Senior Marine
Advisor, Naval War College, Newport, RI. He retired in 1983.
After retirement he was employed in management positions by
McLaughlin Research Corp and Aquidneck Management Associates.
He was a 1952 graduate of Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH and
Edward F. Fitzgerald
received his Master’s Degree from Boston University. He was also a
July 15, 1930 - Dec. 12, 2013
graduate of the Naval War College, and the Marine Corps Amphibious
Warfare School.
In 1990 he began a second career as a substitute teacher at Portsmouth High School where he taught for
twenty years. “Mr. Fitz” was a committed and enthusiastic teacher well known among the students for his
energy and genuine caring. In addition to teaching, he chaperoned social gatherings, attended intramural athletic events, advised clubs, and organized and oversaw a yearly field trip to New York City’s Financial
District. He bought every fund-raising item or event ticket ever offered, and marked countless daily moments
of effort and achievement with his signature reward - a stick of Juicy Fruit gum.
The class of 2005 chose him to be their graduation key-note speaker and created a yearly scholarship in
his honor. Mr. Fitz often said he was blessed to enjoy two rewarding and enjoyable careers, both as a Marine
and as a teacher.
Colonel Fitzgerald was also active in military, social and church activities. He was a Director, Marine
Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation, (Quantico and New York City), and an active member of the Newport
County Marine Corps League Detachment, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Military Officers Association.
He was a parishioner at St. Barnabas Church where he was a delegate to the Parish Council and a Eucharistic
Minister. He formerly served on the board of the Portsmouth Public Education Foundation.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 20 years, Winnie Cosby Ashook Fitzgerald, who died April 10,
2013, and by his wife of 36 years, Margery Cadoo Fitzgerald who died in 1990. He is survived by a brother, Reverend George R. Fitzgerald, CSP, San Francisco, CA, and a sister, Alice Wilder Murphy, (Tom) of
Florida. He is also survived by four children: C Scott Fitzgerald, (Vicki), Green Bay, WI; C Lyn Lombardi,
(Rick), Middletown, RI; and step-daughters, Kathleen Ashook Weber, (Arthur), Middletown, RI, and Robin
E. Ashook, Newport, RI.
He leaves behind four beloved grandchildren: C Kaitlyn Fitzgerald, C Patrick Lombardi, C Tara Lombardi,
and Emily Katherine Weber. He also leaves one nephew, TJ Murphy; two nieces, Tracy Knowles and Kelly
Kraemer, and many cousins.
Mr. Fitz will also be remembered as the “honorary” grandfather of scores of Portsmouth High School students. One student wrote, “Mr. Fitz was my grandfather figure that I never had.”
Editor’s Note: Ed Fitzgerald also served as a former Editor of the MC-LEF Newsletter
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GENERAL RONALD COLEMAN, USMC (RET)
NEWLY ELECTED MEMBER OF
THE MC-LEF
BOARD OF GOVERNORS.
I have been in the military for 41 years. I enlisted in the Navy in
1968, and have served everywhere from Vietnam to Afghanistan. It
was an honor to serve on Active Duty, however it is an even greater
honor to be able to help our Marines and Sailors after retirement.
Traveling all over the world for the Marine Corps I have been able to
see just how important family is in all different cultures. And for me
there is no greater honor than to bring that thinking home, and to support our Marines and their families.
Having retired from active duty in 2009, I have continued my support of our active duty troops and their families at many events
General Ronald Coleman, USMC (Ret)
through the years. An event that I am very fond of is the Gathering of
Heroes held at the Irish Pub in Philadelphia.
I was introduced to the event by my friends at the Philadelphia chapter of Marine Corps - Law Enforcement
Foundation (MC-LEF). Often times fundraising events are formal, reserved events. There’s a lot of hand shaking, glasses of wine and pate, but not this one. At the Irish Pub hand shaking becomes back slapping, glasses
of wine become pints of draft beer and the pate becomes great home style cooking, and lots of it.
Best of all is the ambiance at the Irish Pub. There are hundreds of like-minded people coming out to support our troops and enjoying themselves at the same time. I can’t wait until next year’s event. My grandmother always said “ You’d be amazed at what you can accomplish if you don’t care who gets the credit.” That’s
what this event is.
MC-LEF
C O M M I T M E N T
Members of the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation believe that our nation's most precious
resource is its youth. Their educational development is of primary importance in their becoming meaningful members of their families and of society.
Mentally or physically disabled children of the Marine Corps family may receive financial aid for medical
equipment or tutoring. Scholarship bonds are provided for children of
Marines who died while on active duty.
Scholarship bonds are also provided for children of Federal law
enforcement personnel who died while on active duty. Special circumstances may be considered for humanitarian, death or medical
cases.
Since it was founded in 1995, the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement
Foundation has provided over $56 million for the children we serve. We
try to make the world a better place for the children.
CFC #10507
10 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1007 New York, NY 10020
(877) 606-1775 • www.mc-lef.org
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“SELFLESS SERVICE:”
PATRIOT AND ACTOR GARY SENISE
NAMED HONORARY US MARINE
by Twitchy Staff
Kudos to actor, musician, and tireless supporter of the troops, Gary Sinise. This weekend, he was named an
honorary Marine for his amazing generosity and advocacy on behalf of our men and women in uniform.
An honor well-deserved: Well known for his portrayal of “Lt. Dan” in “Forrest Gump,” actor and musician
Gary Sinise was named an honorary U.S. Marine during a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Friday, according to a statement released by the U.S. Marine Corps website.
“This was one of the most extraordinary nights,” Sinise said in the statement. “I was totally surprised by
what the general gave me tonight. I’m humbled, shocked, moved and motivated to keep standing up for our
men and women and giving back to them.”
Gen. James F. Amos, the Marine Corps’ Commandant, hosted the ceremony at his home at the Marine
Barracks.
“There is little I can say to enhance the rich
“Freedom and security are precious gifts that
reputation Gary Sinise has earned, both in the
we, as Americans, should never take for granted.
spotlight as an immensely talented actor, and
We must do all we can to extend our hand in
less conspicuously as a tireless advocate for
times of need to those who willingly sacrifice
our men and women in uniform,” Amos said in
each day to provide that freedom and security.
While we can never do enough to show our gratthe statement. “What I can do, what I am privitude to our nation’s defenders, we can always do
ileged and proud to do, is to recognize this
a little more” - GARY SINISE
humble patriot’s selfless service by making
him an Honorary Marine.”
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MC-LEF Presents
$30,000.00
Educational Scholarship
for
FALLEN MARINE’S SON
Lance Corporal Cody Allen Roberts,
USMC lost his life by hostile fire on
Left to Right:
Colonel Lou Piantadosi presents Ashleigh Roberts the check for a
$30,000 scholarship for her son.
31 August 2010 at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan.
Mrs. Ashleigh Roberts was presented a
$30,00.00 scholarship check for their son,
Colton R. Roberts. Foundation Director, Col.
Lou Piantadosi, USMC, Ret presented the
check to Ashleigh. Assisting in the presentation Tammy McFadden, head of Military
Services Long Term Care Division and Bob
Wagner head of Military Services Branch,
HQMC, Quantico, VA. The presentation took
Left to Right:
Lou Piantadosi, Tammy McFadden, Ashleigh Rober, Bob Wagner
place at Cafe Rio in Waldorp, MD on 16
September 2013.
Thanks
TO OUR MANY
VOLUNTEERS!
YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD
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MC-LEF AND HRT GOLD TEAM SHOW LOVE AND SUPPORT TO
FAMILIES OF HOSTAGE RESCUE GOLD TEAM AGENTS:
MC-LEF AWARDS $120,000
On 17. October, 2013 at the FBI Academy
aboard Marine Corps Quantico the Marine CorpsLaw Enforcement Foundation presented $120,000
to the children of two Hostage Rescue Gold Team
agents who lost their lives in a training accident
falling from a helicopter off the coast of Norfolk,
VA. The agents were Steve Shaw and Chris Lorek.
Mrs. Shaw has since moved to the west coast and
was not physically present to receive the
$60,000.00 scholarships for her two children,
Camille and Vincent at this ceremony.
Mrs. Jenifer Lorek currently resides in Virginia
and was at the HRT training headquarters to
receive the scholarships for her two girls, Abigail
age 12 and Madeline, age 8. Photos show HRT
unit chief Pat Quinn making a presentation from
the Gold Team and Lou Piantadosi MC-LEF representative presenting $60,000.00 scholarships to
Jenifer Lorek for her two girls. The HRT gold
team members all joined in a group picture in support of their fallen team agents. Over the right
shoulder of Jenifer Lorek is a photo of her late
husband Agent Chris Lorsek. The photo to the
right is that of Agent Steve Shaw. Unit chief Pat
Quinn made arrangements for the presentation to
Mrs. Shaw on the west coast. (See thank you letter, p.15.) Pat Quinn is the son of the late Major
General F. X. Quinn, USMC (Ret). The
Foundation thanks agent Kyle Vowinkel for making all the arrangement for the presentation.
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IN
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Col Lou
Piantadosi, (R)
MC-LEF, presents
Mrs. Jenifer
Lorek (L) with
scholarship
awards for her
children. Photos
of her husband,
Chris Lorek, and
Agent Steve Shaw
can be seen in the
background.
HRT unit chief Pat Quinn making a presentation from the
Gold Team to Mrs. Jenifer Lorek.
HRT Gold team members
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2013 BENEFIT DISTRIBUTION REPORT
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Value
of our
Awards AS
as of
31, 31,
20132013
VALUE
OF OUR
AWARDS
OFDecember
DECEMBER
Benefit
Year
Benefits
Awarded
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
32
47
38
135
133
96
314
168
402
216
235
172
232
289
197
249
2011
200
2012
174
4,153,077
2013
159
3,967,874
3488
$61,555,710
TOTAL
!
!
Benefits
Value
$260,300.
402,010.
350,855.
793,900.
863,637.
642,400.
1,657,600.
1,376,457.
11,019,283.
3,063,557.
3,653,564.
2,756.741.
4,973,189
6,723,085
4,370,942
5,735,328
4,791,911
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THE COMMANDANT OF THE UNITED STATES COAST
GUARD
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20593-0001
August, 26, 2013
Dear MC-LEF,
On behalf of all Coast Guardsmen, I extend to
you our deepest gratitude to the Marine CorpsLaw Enforcement Foundation for bestowing the
generous gifts upon the children of
BMCS Terrell E. Horne.
Thank you for looking out for the sons and
daughters of our Nation’s fallen heroes.
Semper Paratus!
R. J. Papp, Jr.
Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard
Dear MC-LEF members,
I would like to thank the Marine CorpLaw Enforcement Foundation for your
very generous scholarship, The Pete
O’Hagan,
USMC
(Ret.)
Special
Scholarship, in honor of my father Special
Agent Robert Williams’ exemplary service
to the Department of Homeland Security.
I am currently a high school senior and
am in the process of submitting college
applications. Education has always been
important in our family and your scholarship will help me achieve my educational
goals. I will work hard in college and
throughout the rest of my life to make my
father proud.
Sincerely,
Michelle Willliams
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Dear Foundation,
On behalf of my children and myself, I
wanted to thank you for the incredibly
generous scholarship funds. The funds
provided will relieve a lot of stress when
it comes time for Jack, Carly and Collin
to go to college. I cannot emphasize
enough how much the scholarships are
appreciated! Although this has been an
incredibly difficult year for us it has also
been gratifying to witness the amount of
love, support and kindness people can
give. Thank you for being a part of that.
We will forever be grateful!
Sincerely,
Tina O’Shea
Dear MC-LE Foundation,
I would like to thank you, board members
Colonel Pete O’Hagan, USMC (Ret.), and the
for your very generous scholarship, The
Colonel Pete O’Hagan, USMC (Ret.) Special
Scholarship, in honor of my father, Special
Agent Robert Williams’ exemplary service to
the Department of Homeland Security.
I am currently a freshman in high school.
My father always stressed the importance of
education and this scholarship will help me
achieve my higher education goals. I will
work hard in high school, college and
throughout the rest of my life to make my
father proud.
Sincerely,
Nicole Williams
2/21/14
10:30 AM
Dear MC-LEF,
This thank you card is well overdue and I want to apologize! It has been a very busy time in the Traynor household from a new baby boy, to Kirsten graduating high
school, to getting Kirsten ready for college at UMass
Lowell!
Kirsten is super excited about going to college, she has
decided to live on campus! We, on the other hand, are
going to miss her smiling face around our house. Good
thing she is only 30 minutes away from us.! At this time,
Kirsten has decided to be a high school english teacher.
We want to write and thank you for the very generous
donation you gave to us, to purchase our new handicap
accessible van! We also wanted to thank Rush Limbaugh
for making the donation! My history teacher in high school
would always talk about Rush, as he went to high school
with him. I love coincidences, so I think it is so neat that I
used to hear stories about Rush in my high school history
class when I was 14 years old. Who knew that later on in
life he would assist in the purchase of a handicap accessible van for my daughter?! I think it is so neat! I wish I could
express how much of a burden you took off of our family
with your donation, not only financially, but physically.
Kirsten had outgrown our old van, and it was also weighing on our minds mentally that we were transporting her in
our old van, that she had outgrown, and was no longer
safe for her to ride in. The new van is wonderful! The lift,
which is manual, is a lot faster than our last life, which is
wonderful for the Boston winters! Technology is wonderful!
With the new van the doors are automatic, so it is easier to
get in and out of the van, so Kirsten has been going a lot
more places! Overall, the new van is such a blessing! It
has given Kirsten more independence since she can now
travel safely and it is easier to use. Please contact us if we
can help your organization in any way. Once again, thank
you from the bottom of our hearts!
Semper Fi,
The Traynors
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Dear MC-LEF,
As a fundraising
writer who works
with
nonprofit
organizations, I
often write about
the difference
they make in
others lives. I've
never been on
the receiving end. And
today, I'm writing to you, thanking you for the
d i ff e r e n c e y o u m a d e i n m y d a u g h t e r
Danielle's life.
My husband and I would like to personally
thank you and Mr. and Mrs. Rush Limbaugh for
your generous support. Now our concern is
focused solely on the wellbeing of our child,
and not on how we are going to pay for her
care. Thank you for being there for us when we
needed support.
Danielle just had her one-month appointment today and is responding exceptionally
well. It's our hope that she'll be out of the helmet by Christmas.
Thank you again for your generosity. We
are eternally grateful.
Warm Regards,
Mai. and Mrs. Eric Olsson
.
.
.
s
k
n
a
th
Dear MC-LEF,
Last weekend we hosted a
memorial ride for my late husband, Steve Shaw, and I was
presented with scholarships for
my children, Camille and
Vincent.
I can’t thank you enough for
thinking of us at this difficult
time and giving my children a
head start on their future.
Hostage Rescue Team leader, Jay Tabb presents $60,000 on behalf of MC-LEF
to Mrs. Stella Shaw for her children, Vincent and Camile Shaw.
Many thanks,
Stella Shaw
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RATCLIFFE DUO IS “AT IT AGAIN!”
EDITOR’S NOTE:
JIM AND JOANNE HAVE RAISED
OVER $100,000 IN DONATIONS TO
MC-LEF IN THE PAST YEARS.
My Dear Family and Friends,
We ran a successful Green Stride
Half Marathon on October
20th. It took place in Newburyport, Mas
sachusetts. Newburyport is
a beautiful New England town; it sits
on the mouth of the Merrimac
River and the Atlantic Ocean. As we
ran through the challenging
rolling hills and the captivating scen
ery, we experienced the foliage
at its peak, really a beautiful sight to
see! The half marathon consisted of 2,000 runners. We complet
ed the race in 2 hours 10 minutes 48 seconds. Jimmy flew into
town from Denver on Friday.
Saturday, we picked up our numbers
and Green Stride T shirts.
Then we enjoyed a weekend of birth
day parties, Jimmy being one
of them. It was nice catching up with
each other over dinner. A great
time was had by all!
With all your generous pledges you
have made it possible for us
to present the amount of $10,120
to The Marine Corp Law
Enforcement Foundation. I will pres
ent these donations to Pete
Haas, president of the foundation on
Thanksgiving Day. The donations will be distributed as scholars
hips for a child of a fallen soldier, when the child is ready for coll
ege he or she will know how
thankful we were that their parent serv
ed our country. This is what
The Marine Corps Law Enforcemen
t Foundation is all about. So
many men and women die protecti
ng our freedom. They leave
behind very sad families. I know how
good it makes you feel to
help the children. Our grateful "Thank
You" to everyone.
God Bless America! God Bless You
!
Joanne and Jimmy Ratcliffe
*CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE
Dear Rush, Kathryn an
d Chloe,
Thank you so much
for blessing my son,
Cody Bagwell, with Tw
o If By Tea to sell in his
booth at the First Bapti
st Church, Georgetown
,
Texas Christmas vend
or show. Cody worke
d
the booth 3 full days
while dressed as Rush
Revere. Cody is 12 yrs
. old.)
Cody committed to
giving 10% to the
Marine Corps-Law En
forcement Foundation.
Additionally, he create
d a donation jar for the
MC-LEF. Altogether he
made $80.57 for the
MC-LEF. (We included
a money order for this
amount. Would you
please pass this on
to
them?)
Your generosity is so
greatly appreciated!
By the way, Chloe is an
amazing employee
who was quick to help
us numerous times.
Lastly, my daughter,
Bailey (6 yrs. old)
wanted me to tell you
that she loves Liberty!
May God Bless You da
ily,
Tracy Bagwell
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MC-LEF PROVIDES CHILDREN OF SGT AUSTIN R. DAVIS, USMC
$60,000 IN EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Mrs. Davis with her two children Makenzie and Aiden and
Sgt. Davis’ father.
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The ANNUAL
DINNER
Selected Marines, friends of the Marine Corps-Law
Enforcement Foundation and distinguished federal law
enforcement members gathered at the renowned Don
Peppe Restaurant in Ozone Park, New York on 28 October
2013 for the annual MC-LEF sponsored dinner. This is a
very informal gathering, which the Foundation is happy to
host to thank our members and donors for their support.
Here they rededicate themselves to support the mission of
the Foundation. They pledge their energy, their time and
their financial support to help others less fortunate. It is
here that they are again motivated and challenged to continue doing the best in achieving the goals of MC-LEF.
After the delicious seven course meal supervised by Don
Peppe’s head chef, John Guerriero, Foundation Chairman
of the Board, Jim Kallstrom extended his thanks to those
present and compared MC-LEF to a “Mom and Pop”
organization with just one paid employee. He said, “it was
sad that we had to give over $60 million to those in need
but it makes us feel good that we can help the children of
our fallen Marines and federal law enforcement and those
in need of
medical attention and with
your help we
will continue
to do so. God
bless all of
you.” Ed said
he was looking
forward to the
Ed Boran, newly elected President of MCmany
chalLEF addresses the dinner group.
lenges that lie
ahead and intends to call on the membership to continue to
assist the Foundation in achieving its goals . He expressed
his gratitude that Pete Haas will still be involved to provide
guidance.
Pete Haas was introduced to a standing ovation. Pete is
one of the founding fathers of the Foundation, dating back
to February 1999. He thanked and praised the membership
for their support and in typical Pete Haas fashion he said
“without you, the volunteers, the membership, there would
be no MC-LEF, you do all the work.” Well the membership
knows better………THANK YOU PETE FOR ALL YOU
HAVE DONE TO MAKE MC-LEF THE SUCCESS THAT
IT IS.
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Ji m i n t r o duced
the
guest of honor.
General Jim
Amos, the 36th
Commandant
of the Marine
Corps who
was greeted
with cheers
and oooraahs
from the stand- Pete Haas, outgoing President of MC-LEF
has a great smile as he departs his long
ing crowd.
G e n e r a l held position of President and shares
Amos recog- stories with the DeFrancesco family,
nized, SgtMaj. Mike and Jon.
Mike Barrett,
Sergeant Major or the Marine Corps, LtGen. Boomer
Milstead, Deputy Commandant Manpower and Reserve
Affairs, LtGen. Jon Davis, Deputy USCYBERCOM,
Major General Brilakis, Marine Corps Recruiting
Command, Col. Roger Turner, Military Secretary to the
Commandant and LCdr. Jeff DeMarco Aide-de-Camp to
the Commandant. After the introductions General Amos
thanked the Foundation for the invitation and said “I am
honored to be part of this Marine Corps-Law Enforcement
event at Don Peppe’s. The Foundation’s first priority is taking care of our families, it is important to you and it is
important to me.” He mentioned that he deals with many
benevolent organizations and MC-LEF was an elite organization rating high on the list. General Amos closed his
remarks by thanking Pete Haas for the leadership and spirit he brings to MC-LEF.
Kallstrom asked Dick Torykian to the microphone and
Jim introduced Andrew Chernoff of Colliseum Gun
Traders, LTD. Chernoff presented Torykian with a beautiful 357 Smith & Wesson pistol in appreciation for Dick’s
loyalty and support to MC-LEF.
As all good things must come to an end so it was here.
As the evening drew to a close, guests reluctantly departed
Don Peppe’s, but they left mindful of their role of helping
others, and proud to make a positive difference in the
lives of marines and law-enforcement personnel and their
families.
Continued on next page
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Don Peppe Dinner.....
Continued from page 18
L-R: SgtMajor of the Marine Corps Mike Barrett and
Philadelphia Gala key player Tony Boyle enjoying the
evening.
Center...Col Roger Turner, USMC, Military
Secretary to the Commandant of the Marine Corps
is surrounded by the Atlantic City Gala Co-chairmen (l ) Mike De Francesco and (r) Mike Fedorko.
L-R: Brian Campbell, 1st VP, Wealth Management
for Merrill Lynch enjoying the company of old
friend Chris Burnham, chairman of Cambridge
Global Capital.
L-R: Mike DeFrancesco, Col. Roger
Turner, LtCdr. Jeff DeMarco, Navy aide
to CMC and Jon DeFrancesco.
General Jim Amos enjoying the
second course of the seven course
meal.
LtGen. Boomer Milstead, USMC
telling a story about the fish that got
away. LtCol. Tim " Shine " Raynor (l)
is enjoying the story!
Brian Campbell and Art Gorman.
MC-LEF VP, Dick Torykian receiving a 357 Smith & Wesson pistol
from Andrew Chernoff of Coliseum
Gun Traders. Presented with thanks
for all support Dick has provided to
MC-LEF.
L-R: Agostino Von Hassell, Brian Campbell and police chief,
Chuck Nazzairo.
LtGen " Dog " Davis (r)meets with former aide de camp Andrew Lowry ( l ).
Lowry has left the corps and is now in
the civilian community.
L-R: Lou Piantadosi, Col. J.J. Dill, USMC, CO First Marine Corps
District, Garden City, NY and LtGen. Fred McCorkle, USMC, (Ret).
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Don Peppe Dinner.....
L-R: Art Gorman and Mike Fedorko are
all smiles awaiting dinner.
LtGen. Bill Keys, USMC, (Ret) sits on
Dick Torykian's lap exchanging pleasant
sea stories and providing fatherly advice
to one another.
Atlantic City key committee members
L-R: Paul Marrandino and Marco
Smigliani join Foundation Chairman,
Jim Kallstrom for a group photo.
Judging from the smiles they look like
they are having a good time.
Brian Gimblett, Senior VP for Global
Security at the NY Stock Exchange is
photographed with Police Chief Chuck
Nazzairo.
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L-R: Don Cook, President of Shoreland
and Pat Caldwell.
L-R: Tim McGahn and Gary Schweiker.
The great "P h i l a d e l p h i a Team"
L-R: Tony Boyle, Mike Wallace and Joe
O'Hara toast the Foundation.
Prior to the dinner Sue Boulhosa assisted
with the seating arrangements and is captured for a photo op with L-R: Mike
DeFrancesco, Mike Fedorko and to Sue's
left Eddie Boran.
Commandant of the Marine Corps with
his aide (r) Jeff DeMarco accepts a Don
Peppe T-shirt from a Don Peppe representative (l).
General Jim Amos addresses the well fed
group after the seven course delicious
dinner.
Great night of fine food and wonderful drinks comes to an end as
three Italians get together to cap
the evening. L-R: Don Peppe's
head chef, John Guerriero,
Marco Smigliani, and Bill
Venezia, looked very pleased
after a wonderful Italian seven
course dinner.
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7TH ANNUAL
LAS VEGAS GOLF
TOURNAMENT
The seventh Las Vegas Golf Tournament sets a new
record by raising one hundred sixty thousand dollars for
MC/LEF. The total now tops $740,000.
The seventh annual Las Vegas Marine Corps-Law
Enforcement Foundation Golf Tournament was held during
the 2013 Marine Corps birthday week at the prestigious
SouthShore Golf Club in the Lake Las Vegas Resort.
This year’s event honored Staff Sergeant Jonathan Dale
Davis, who died while conducting operations in Helmond
Province. His son, Calvin J. Davis, is a recipient of an education scholarship from the Foundation.
The latest tournament was held on a stunningly beautiful
day in the Mohave Desert. The festivities started with a
Marine cadet color guard from the Marine Junior ROTC at
the Basic High School, Henderson, NV. This nationally recognized JROTC program has produced United States close
order drill champions for 18 out of the last 20 years. The
program is led by Lt. Col. Mike Viers.
The format for the golf was a scramble that insured a
lively, entertaining event. For the second year in a row, the
winning foursome was Andy and Marlene Wheeler, Jerry
Kring and John Herndon.
After a delicious lunch, directed by John Herndon of the
SouthShore Club, Vern Jennings and Mike Tobey acted as
MCs. Guests were introduced and the winners of the raffles
and auctions were named.
A special guest this year was Ed Boran, the President of
MC-LEF, who gave an inspirational talk about the history,
purpose and achievements of the Foundation. His words
For the second year in a
row, the winners are Jerry
Kring,
Marlene and
Andy Wheeler,
and John
Herndon.
L to R : Joe
Brown, Mark
Fine, Barry
Becker and
Norm Jenkins
prompted one guest to make a substantial additional donation. Well done, Ed.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to all our sponsors and
friends who, year after year, make such generous contributions to this exceptional tournament.
This year the primary sponsors were Pacific Links
International, Findlay Toyota, The Weston Lake Las Vegas
and the following couples; Crouch, Jennings, Reif, St Clair
and Sierk.
The MC-LEF wishes to thank the committee of Mike and
Judy Tobey, Vern Jennings, Judy Crouch and Jim Sierk for
their hard work and dedication.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT...
The Marine Corps-Law Enforcemant Foundation is thankful for your
committment and support of its mission.
In this world where economic changes challenge us daily, we
need your help more than ever.
The greatest gift we can offer these children is to ensure that
their parents’ dreams of providing higher education are met.
Your contributions benefit the children of our Country’s heroes, like Sgt. William Pascal, USMC. His sons, Willliam Jr.
and Reese each received a $30,000 educational scholarship to honor their father for his service and dedication.
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Governing Directors’ Meeting
October 28, 2013
EXTRACTED FROM MINUTES:
The biennial Governing Directors’ Meeting of the Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation,
Incorporated, upon due notice, was held on January 21, 2014 at the Virgo Business Centers,
575 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10022.
The first order of business was the presentation of resolutions requiring action by the Governing Board of
Directors. These resolutions were:
#1 RESOLVED, that the number of Governing Directors of
the Foundation for two calendar years commencing January 1,
2014 be fixed at sixteen (16).
PASSED, UNANIMOUSLY
#2 RESOLVED, that the persons listed as Governing
Directors in Schedule 2 hereto be and are appointed to serve
as Governing Directors of the Foundation for the two years
commencing January 21, 2014; or until their successors are
appointed during such period.
PASSED, UNANIMOUSLY
#3 RESOLVED, that the persons listed in Schedule 1 hereto
be and hereby are appointed to serve as Officers of the
Foundation for the two years commencing January 21, 2014; or
until their successors are appointed during such period.
PASSED, UNANIMOUSLY
L-R: Mike Fedorko, Pete Haas, and Jim
Kallstrom.
#4 RESOLVED, that the persons listed as Directors in
Schedule 2 hereto be and hereby are appointed to serve as
Directors of the Foundation until successors are appointed.
PASSED, UNANIMOUSLY
#5 RESOLVED, that Dan Scribner is appointed as the
Secretary of this meeting of the Foundation for the purpose of
keeping the minutes of such meeting.
PASSED, UNANIMOUSLY
L-R: Ed Boran, Chris Isola, Dan Parker and
Gary Schweikert.
#6 RESOLVED, that all acts and transactions of the Officers
and Governing Directors during the calendar year 2013 be, and
they hereby are, ratified and confirmed and approved in all
respects.
PASSED, UNANIMOUSLY
#7 RESOLVED, that the Governing Directors recognize,
authorize and approve expansion of our mission and purpose,
subject to availability of funding, to provide humanitarian assistance to needy Marines and members of the federal law
enforcement agencies.
PASSED, UNANIMOUSLY
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L-R: Pat Haynes, Tony Boyle, Mike Wallace and
Mike DeFrancesco.
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Children of
LtCol Frederick (Fritz) C. Bystrom
Receive $40,000.00 in Scholarships
For Future Education
L-R: Col Michael Krumm, USMCR, John, Catherine and
Elizabeth (Liz) Bystrom.
“In deep appreciation and respect for Frederick’s service, we are honored to provide $20,000 in education
accounts for each child totaling $40,000.00 for John and
Catherine Bystrom.” - excerpt from MC-LEF award letter.
FRITZ BYSTROM
February 26, 1952 - August 21, 2103
Fritz served our country honorably as Lt. Colonel with the US Marine Corps for 29 years. He served in Civil
Affairs in support of Operation Enduring Freedomin Iraq during 2003. Fritz took great pride in being a Marine
Corps Officer, establishing many long term friendships. Fritz had the ability to engage in conversations over
a variety of topics, history being his favorite. He will be greatly missed by all. Fritz is survived by his beloved
wife of 26 years. Liz Corona Bystrom, along with his children, John (14) and Catherine (9).
Reverend Richard T. McCue, Navy Chaplain is laid to rest
McCUE,
Reverend
Richard T. – Of Exeter,
New Hampshire, formerly
of
Somerville
and
Arlington passed away
suddenly on August 28,
2013.
He was the beloved son
of
the
late
Mary
(O’Malley) and Daniel
McCue. Loving brother of Jeanette Puorro of CA, Joseph
McCue of NH, Eugene McCue of Chicopee and the late
Daniel and Arthur McCue and Mary McQuilken. Also survived by many dear nieces and nephews.
Reverend McCue attended Boston College and St. Johns
Seminary and received his Masters Degree at Princeton
Theological Seminary.
He was ordained in Boston in 1958 and began his service with the Home Missions in Charlotte, NC until 1972.
After his service in Charlotte and inspired by his military
service as a US Marine veteran of the Korean War, he
became a Navy Chaplain for many years, including a tour of
duty as a Marine Chaplain on the front lines of active com-
bat in Vietnam. He later returned to the US and spent six
years at sea duty on three air craft carriers and as chaplain
of the US Naval Academy. During his distinguished military career Reverend McCue received many awards and
citations including Navy Commendation Medal "V," Gold
Star in lieu of second award, Combat Action Ribbon, 2
Presidential Unit Citations, National Defense Service
Medal, Korean Service Medal (3 Battle Stars), United
Nations Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (2 Battle Stars),
Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Navy
Expeditionary Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation Republic
of Vietnam and the Sea Service Medal.
In 1987 he retired his 25 year Navy Career as a Captain
and was assigned to Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in
Newton for a short time before returning to the Diocese of
Charlotte, NC where he served as Pastor of several churches, including St. Francis of Assisi in Franklin and Our Lady
of the Mountains Mission in Highlands until his retirement
from active ministry in 1998.
During his retirement Father Dick assisted in many
parishes in the New Hampshire Seacoast area. For the past
few years he spent the winter months in Tempe, AZ where
he assisted at The Church of the Holy Spirit.
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Basilone Parade
is Borough’s Pride
September 22, 2013 marked the
32nd annual John Basilone Memorial
Parade in Raritan, New Jersey where
the Marine Gunnery Sergeant grew up.
Basilone who was born in Buffalo, NY
was awarded the Congressional Medal
of Honor for his bravery while fighting
the Japanese on Guadalcanal in 1942.
He later returned to battle and was
killed at Iwo Jima in 1945 and was
awarded The Navy Cross.
Prior to the parade on Saturday
evening the 21st of September, a commemorative concert was held at the
Raritan Valley Community College.
Music normally is provided by the
Quantico Marine Band but they were
unable to travel to Raritan due to
sequestration policies. John Nobile's
Summer Swing Orchestra played an
excellent program with many patriotic
songs and ending with a salute to US
forces and God Bless America.
For the Sunday parade over eight
thousand people lined the streets of
Raritan to show their patriotism and to
honor their hometown hero. The two
hour long parade had over 150 groups
that marched in the celebration, including 20 bands, military vehicles, veteran and military organizations and
many more.
Marines who
provided military
support for the
weekend events
have their photo
taken with
General
Gurganus and
John Basilone’s
brother, Don
Basilone who
resides in
Florida.
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Local newspapers headlined the
parade as "HONORING ONE
MARINE, CELEBRATING ALL
TROOPS." An observer at the parade
Don Hagen of nearby Flemington said,
"As well as honoring John Basilone
which is really what this is all about, it
gives the opportunity for the people
here to not only honor his memory but
to recognize today's service of the
youth. This is the most inspiring day in
the life of a Marine----past or present."
Hagen served as a Marine Corporal in
the early 1950s.
After the parade at the sight of the
John Basilone statue, the military guest
of honor and guest speaker Major
General Charles "Mark" Gurganus,
deputy commanding general of the
Marine Corps Combat Development
Command called Basilone "a great
American hero" and said it was
impressive that the town continued to
honor his memory. It is communities
like this that represent the very essence
of what it means to be an American, to
be patriots and also to be proud of our
heritage and this is exactly what
Gunnery Sergeant Basilone gave his
life for." General Gurganus speech
brought the crowd to a standing ovation. The ceremony ended with the traditional wreath laying at the foot of the
Basilone statue.
Prior to the concert, this beautiful little
princess, 6 year Joanna Riddell requested
to be photographed with Military Guest of
Honor, Major General Mark Gurganus.
Judging from the smiles they were both
pleased for the photo opportunity.
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BASILONE PARADE... Continued from page 24
L-R: Don
Basiloine, last
living of the
original Basilone
family, Captain
Casie Sweeney,
Aide de Camp
and Maj Gen
Mark Gurganus
L-R: Don Basilone, Maj General Gurganus, and
parade committee member Herb Patullo.
General Gurganus chats with Marine veteran and his wife.
General Gurganus recruiting future marines.
Another opportunity for the veterans to have their photo taken
with the general.
At the conclusion of the event
Marine Reservists from an
assortment of nearby units
participated in the wreath laying
ceremony and re-enactment of
The Iwo Jim Flag Raising.
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B RESCOME
ARTON
Charity Golf Outing
NC.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2013
THE MARINE
TO BENEFIT
CORPS-LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION
The 2nd Annual Brescome Barton, Inc. Charity
Golf Outing took place on a glorious Fall day at
the beautiful New Haven Country Club in
Hamden, Connecticut. This year’s event was a
huge success. 120 golfers enjoyed some excellent
rounds of golf, awesome BBQ lunch followed by
a jovial cocktail reception and delicious dinner.
As is always the case with the Brescome folks,
high spirits and goodwill was the theme of the
day. Gene Sepe, CEO and President of Brescome
Barton, led his “troops” to another great charity
event.
Leslie (l.) and Gene (R.) Sepe, President and CEO of
Pete Haas, Sue Boulhosa, Leslie Sepe and
Brescome Barton, Inc.
Diane Vezza all arrived early at the Club to help
the Brescome team setup and handle registration. Each golfer received a nicely packed “goody bag” at registration. Brescome generously enlisted a rep from Cross Pen who arranged to have each golfer leave his
or her signature on a piece of paper which was later inscribed on a Cross Tech 3 pen.
They are quite elegant pens. After registration, the golfers enjoyed a BBQ lunch from 11am-12noon and
then all assembled for a 12:15pm shotgun start. The New Haven Marine Reserve provided a Color Guard
to launch the event lending a gracious reminder of why everyone was there. The weather early in the day
did not look great but as luck would have it the sun broke through and the day turned glorious. Brescome
provided many great raffle and auction prizes. The event culminated in a delicious buffet meal in the club
house. Chairman of the Board, Jim Kallstrom spoke eloquently at the event and helped relay to the attendees what MC-LEF is and what it does. Foundation incoming President, Ed Boran attended and chatted
with many of the attendees.
We are extremely grateful to Mr. Gene Sepe, Mrs. Leslie Sepe, Mrs. Lisa Lockton, Mr. Larry Kochiss,
and Ms. Mia Ginter for their tremendously hard work in making this event a huge success. The event
brought in over $60,000.00 to the Foundation. We look forward to a long standing relationship with the
good folks of Brescome Barton, Inc. Worldwide Wines.
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PROCEEDS OF $29,000 FROM THE 5TH ANNUAL NEW JERSEY AREA
LAW ENFORCEMENT GOLF TOURNAMENT PRESENTED TO MC-LEF
On October 22, 2013, representatives from the Marine Corps - Law
Enforcement Foundation gathered at
the U.S. Secret Service Newark Field
Office, Morristown, NJ, where Special
Agent in Charge James Mottola presented Col. Dick Walters, U.S. Marine
Corps - Retired, Col. Lou Piantadosi ,
U.S Marine Corps - Retired, and Ed
Boran, Executive VP, MC- LEF, with a
check for $29,000.00. These funds
were the direct proceeds from the 5th
Annual New Jersey Area Law
Enforcement Golf Tournament, which
was held on June 10, 2013, at Royce
Brook County Club, Hillsborough, NJ. The tournament was hosted by the U.S. Secret Service Newark Field
Office along with the U.S. Secret Service Employee Recreation Association. More than 50 law enforcement/private-sector entities supported the tournament; and, despite heavy rain, over 150 people participated in the
day’s event, making it another great success.
MC-LEF Presents
Educational Scholarships to
Williams Brothers
MC-LEF Directors, LtGen Ron Coleman
and Lou Piantadosi presented Mrs. Shawn H.
Williams with two $30,000.00 educational
scholarships for her two boys Jalen J. and
younger brother Devin J. Williams. Joining in
the presentation is the CACO on this project,
MSgt. Anthony Forbes, USMC.
The
Presentation was made at the Russell Middle
School aboard the base at Quantico, VA. Mrs.
Williams is a teacher in the Quantico Base education system and her two boys attend schools on the Base. Mrs.
Williams’ husband, Master Sergeant Meca Javon Williams, USMC suffered a heart attack and lost his life. He
was 38 years of age and passed on his birthday.
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Louis G ala
31st Annual
On Friday September 20, 2013,
The Marine Corps - Law
Enforcement Foundation celebrated
its annual Gala at the beautiful
Missouri Athletic Club in downtown
St. Louis. Founded in 1903, it is a
marvelous landmark whose notable
members included President Harry S.
Truman and Charles Lindbergh.
The 31st Annual Gala was again
successful with 200 people attending.
Local media celebrity Randy Jackson
served as the evening’s master of ceremony. The evening began with colors by the I & I 3rd Battalion 23rd
Marines and then a beautiful solo rendition of our National Anthem by Ms.
Colby Dunn, this was followed by the
Marine Hymn and a patriotic medley
done by an inspiring St. Louis County
Police Pipes & Drums. It brought the
house down!
After a tasty dinner, Medal of
Honor recipient Col Barney Barnum
along with MOH recipients, 1st Lt
Brian Thacker and Captain James E.
Livingston communicated by video
with a congratulatory message to St.
Louis.
The 2013 Commandants Leadership
award was presented to Col Arthur S.
Weber, Jr., USMC (Ret). Col Weber a
decorated Vietnam Marine had been
the CO of the 9th Marine Corps
District, which includes St. Louis,
from 1990-1992. After many command positions, he retired in 1998
from the Naval War College.
The 2013 Globe and Anchor award
was presented to Mr. James Zemlyak,
CFO of the Securities firm, Stifel
Nicolaus. When Mr. Zemlyak arrived
in St. Louis, Stifel was a local regional firm; with his guidance it has
grown 5 times that size to be a truly
National form with 356 offices from
coast to coast. Stifel Nicolaus is also
now recognized as one of the top 5
analytical firms on Wall Street. Mr.
Zemlyak has been a major supporter
of the foundation for almost 15 years.
Mr. Zemlyak was unable to attend;
accepting for him was former Stifel
Nicolaus CEO and former ambassador to Hungary, George H Walker III.
Mr. Walker flew in from his home in
Kennebunkport Maine, where he
summers with cousins former
Randy Jackson, Master of Ceremonies
and long time supporter.
Col Arthur S Weber, USMC (Ret)
Commandant’s Leadership Award
recipient, Tom Walter, Co Chair.
* THE EVENING WAS SPONSORED BY
THE DENNIS JONES FAMILY
FOUNDATION *
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Presidents George H.W. Bush and
George W. Bush. The business school
here at Webster University is named
for him.
The 2013 Chesty Puller award was
presented to former NHL hockey
player Bob Plager known as one of
the fiercest competitors in all of hockey. Bob played 14 years in the NHL;
most of those were with our St. Louis
Blues. He tallied 800 penalty minutes
in 644 games. After his retirement, he
served in many capacities with the St.
Louis Blues organization, including
head coach. He is now in the restaurant business with two locations and a
third under construction.
The 2013 Semper Fedelis award
was presented to actor Tom Berenger,
after studying journalism at the
University of Missouri, Columbia he
took to acting in the 1970’s with his
first big role in the movie The Big
Chill his many roles included the
catcher in Major League I & II,
Platoon, Born on the Fourth of July,
and of course Sniper 1 & 2. It was
during the filming of Sniper that he
became friends with Maj Gen Jerry
Humble, USMC (Ret) and was intro-
Bob Plager-Chesty
recipient.
Puller
Award
LtGen Jon M Davis, Military Guest of
Honor.
St. Louis Gala
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duced to the Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation and he has been a
major supporter ever since. Unable to attend he sent a wonderful 10 minute
video presentation. In his absence Mrs. Jerry Humble accepted the award.
The final highlight of the evening came from our military guest of honor, Lt
Gen Jon M Davis. Lt Gen Davis is presently Deputy Commander, United States
Cyber Command.
A wing commander he served in Operation Iraqi Freedom in charge of the 3rd
Marine Aircraft Red Team. Also in 2008 to 2010 he was Deputy Assistant
Commandant for Aviation. Lt Gen Davis gave a brilliant scintillating talk on what it
takes to be a Marine and what it means to be part of it.
Other distinguished guests included:
MajGen and Mrs. Jerry Humble
Maj Greg Gordon, CO of Recruiting Station St Louis
LtCol Douglas Downey, CO I&I 3rd Battalion 23rd Marines
LtCol Gary Downey, USMC (Ret)
MGySgt Jim Rowe, USMC (Ret)
Mr. David James, Vietnam Marine
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Keesling
Mr. Bill McClellan
Mr. Louis Oldani and daughter,
Sandi Savage
Mrs. Margaret Humble (accepting the
Semper Fedelis Award for Tom
Berenger), Tom Walter-Co Chair.
The St Louis County Police Pipes and
Drums and Lt Gen Jon M Davis.
George H Walker III, former U.S.
Ambassador (accepting the Globe and
Anchor Award for James Zemlyak), Tom
Walter, Co Chair.
MajGen Jerry Humble, USMC (Ret)
Tom Walter, Co - Chair, Colby Dunn-Soloist
(sang the National Anthem) Michael
McAvoy-Esquire, Co-Chair and Vietnam
Marine.
Chuck Blazicek, great Supporter for many
years, committee members for golf events,
Judy Braun, committee member, Carol
Blazicek, a great supporter for many
years, committee members for golf events.
The MC-LEF proudly thanks
the following organizations and
individuals for their generous contributions, which ensure our continued success:
The Dennis M. Jones Family
Foundation
Stifel Nicolaus & Co, Inc
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Keesling
Bommarito West County
Rush Limbauh’s “Two If By
Tea” Company
Concord Village Lions Club
Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Galli
Mr. Jim Lang, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. James McAtee
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth McGhee
Mr. Louis Oldani
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Martin
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Walter
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Moore
Mr. Ed Tenholder
Semper Fidelis in the
Spirit of St. Louis
is personified by each and
every committee member.
Thanks you to those folks who
made the evening possible:
Judy Braun
Cindy Luepke
Michael McAvoy
Mike Ryan
Jim Shroba
Gary Keesling
Jim Rowe
Ken McGhee
Brian Rossomann
William F. Keaney
Gary Keesling, Sr. VP/Investments Stifel
Nicolaus, Co-Chair, Purple Heart Recipient
and Vietnam Marine, Cheryl Keesling.
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nd
MC-LEF
LONG ISLAND GOLF CLASSIC
The Foundation’s 22nd Annual LI Golf Classic was held at the
Huntington Country Club, Huntington LI, NY on October 21, 2013.
We had one hundred and eight golfers, along with 20 more supporters who joined us for dinner. After a hearty breakfast brunch Colors
were presented, followed by the playing of the National Anthem
and Marine Corps Hymn. Registration included each player receiving a green and white windbreaker embossed with the Foundation’s
Colors presented followed by playing of the Emblem, and a fancy overnight bag with some other goodies. The
National Anthem.
raffle included winners of two separate trips for two to the Treasure
Island Casino and Resort in Las Vegas and two sets of Jet Blue
round trip plane tickets for each of the winners. Also among the many prizes were four “high end” tickets to the
Mets and Jets thanks to John Keenan and their management, and golf for foursomes at Huntington CC and Garden
City CC. Cocktails followed, with entertainment by an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
Piper, who marched everyone into dinner playing the Marine Hymn. Golf awards were made during dinner followed by the honoring of our military guest, Ray Melville, a distinguished Vietnam era Marine. The bar remained
open well into the evening, however, for those wishing further libation.
Thank you to all of the sponsors, including our Gold Sponsor, Fred Geller Electric, and our Silver Sponsors,
Unity International Group, JJ Rosenberg Electric and the Segal Family Foundation. Other sponsors included Local
488 IBEW, Lahey Printing Company, Striano Electric, Bernard Reynolds, Chapman Family Charitable Trust,
Gallagher Family Foundation, Zwicker Electric, ADCO Electric, Mike Gottsegen, and the Corporate Electric
Group. And a special thanks to the Outing Committee Ed Boran, Mark Hansen, John Keenan, Chris Gately, Dan
Scribner and Tommy Lenahan.
MSgt Butler
(USMC) , Tom
Molitoris Gy
Sgt USMC
(Ret) and
Major
Lee(USMC).
Honored guest, Ray Melville, a distinguished
Vietnam era Marine.
Mark Hansen, Ed Boran, Ray Melville and
Ray Kitson.
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Unity International Group, Joseph Borelli, Peter J. Striano,
Mike Petruzillo, Jean Potvin.
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ISLAND
GOLF CLASSIC
Continued....From page 30
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Jack Keese
Ken Latham
Helga and Erika Curtin
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Happy Birthday North Jersey Marines
By Al Lies and Col. Dick Walters
day and CMC, General James Amos annual birthday
message. This presentation was sharp and as it
should be; first class.
The oldest Marine present, Sergeant Jim Salerno,
was given the first piece of cake off the sword of
Major Benbow. Sergeant Salerno, promptly passed
the cake over to Corporal Dan Bourk, the youngest
Marine present. This action signified the oldest passing his knowledge onto the youngest. That knowl-
edge, in this case, was Jim Salerno`s service with
Carlson`s Raiders throughout the Guadalcanal cam-
paign and his superb actions at Iwo Jima, for which
he was awarded the Silver Star Medal.
Major Benbow reads the Annual CMC greeting to all
present; color guard, Sgt, Joe Morgan, Sgt.Sam
Moorehead, Sgt. Fernando Fuentes and Cpl. Dan Bourk.
N
orth Jersey Marines celebrated the 238th birth-
day of the Marine Corps on November 8. The annu-
al luncheon, to honor our corps’ birth in 1775, was
held, again in the impressive Crystal Room, at the
Madison Hotel in Convent Station NJ.
Ninety one Marines and their friends gathered for
a celebration that was highlighted by the
Presentation of the colors by the I and I. staff of G
Company,
Second
Battalion,
twenty
fifth,
MARINES. Major Charles Benbow, acting as adjutant supervised the unit and read General Lejeune`s
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Major Charles Benbow USMC cuts the Birthday cake November 8, 2013.
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New Jersey Marines Birthday...
A special Presentation by John Krickas, represent-
ing the Morris County Freeholders, was made to
Barbara O`Hagan, wife of Colonel Pete O`Hagan.
The presentation recognized the many contributions
to the county by naming the following Sunday,
November 10th as Peter O`Hagan Day throughout
Morris County New Jersey. Pete is currently battling
a severe illness and was unable to attend this Birthday
Luncheon, an event he helped found in the 1970`s.
After the ceremony Commander James O`Kiely
USN (Ret), former Chaplin of 2/8 and 3/6, Second
Marine Division delivered a blessing, followed by a
Some of the revelers who attended the Birthday
Luncheon.
terrific Marine Corps Birthday meal that was served
to the delighted and hungry attendees.
Special thanks is extended to The Civic Duty
Partners Foundation and the company of Newmark
Grubb Knight Frank for their generous contribu-
tions to the Marine Corps-LawEnforcement
Foundation at the Birthday luncheon.
Mr. John Krickus Morris County Freeholder presents
declaration for Col. Pete O`Hagan Day to Pete`s wife
Mrs. Peter O`Hagan.
Oldest Marine, Jim Salerno passes first piece of cake
to Cpl.Dan Bourk, The youngest Marine.
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New Jersey Marines Birthday...
Nicholas Hardwick – NFL
BYRON “WHIZZER” WHITE
AWARD FINALIST
By Eric A. Torykian
The NFL Players Association annually recognizes players who go above and beyond to perform community service in their team cities and hometowns. San Diego
Chargers Pro Bowl center Nicholas Hardwick became a
Byron “Whizzer” White Award Finalist. For this achievement, Nick received $5,000 to be named to a charity of his
choice. Nick selected the Marine Corps – Law
Enforcement Foundation.
The award was established by the professional football
players of America to acknowledge a debt of gratitude to
one of their own, Supreme Court Justice Byron Raymond
“Whizzer” White—scholar, athlete, patriot, humanitarian
and public servant. The NFLPA presents this prestigious
annual award to the player that is just as dedicated off the
field as he is on the field.
During annual NFLPA locker room meetings, players
selected teammates to receive NFLPA PULSE Awards for
their outstanding work in the community. These winners
were invited to submit applications for the Byron
“Whizzer” White Award and received monetary donations
for their foundations or a charity of their choice.
Nick is one of five finalists who received $5,000 charity donations. One will be named the 2014 Byron
“Whizzer” White Award winner and receive an additional
$100,000 for his charity. The 2014 winner will be named
at the Super Bowl.
Nick has been an ardent MC-LEF supporter for seven
years. He continues to assist the mission by attending
scholarship presentations and mentoring children of the
fallen. MC-LEF is extremely appreciative of Nick’s dedication and generous support.
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The ladies of the day. Joan Walters of
Califon, NJ and Lois Ciampo of Wyckoff, NJ
are doing the duty at the registration table.
Father Seamus O`Kielty former chaplain
with the 2nd MAR.DIV, and Walter
Michura.
The committee; Joe Garvey, Dick Walters,
Nick Ciampo and Al Lies.
Bernie Young and Art Jankulow making a
point to Chairman Dick Walters.
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LYNN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL MCJROTC
LYNN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL MCJROTC CADET
STAFF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (SNCO) CREED
I am a Cadet Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) in
the Lynn English High School Marine Corps Junior (ROTC).
As such, I am a member of the most unique group of students in high school. I am bound by duty to my school, the
city of Lynn, and my fellow cadets to execute the demands
of my position to and beyond what I believe to be the limits
of my capabilities.
I realize I am the mainstay of the Lynn English
MCJROTC discipline, and I carry myself with military grace,
unbowed by the weight of command, unflinching in the execution of lawful orders, and unswerving in my dedication to
the most complete success of my assigned mission.
Both my professional and personal demeanor shall be
such that I may take pride if my juniors emulate me, and
knowing perfection to lie beyond the grasp of any mortal
hand, I shall yet strive to attain perfection that I may ever be
aware of my needs and capabilities to improve myself. I shall
be fair in my personal relations, just in the enforcement of
discipline, true to myself and fellow cadets, and equitable in
my dealing with every cadet.
***
LYNN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL MCJROTC CADET
NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (NCO) CREED
I am a Cadet NCO dedicated to training new cadets of
lynn English High School and influencing the old. I am forever conscious of each cadet under my charge, and by example will inspire them to the highest standards possible. I will
strive to be patient, understanqing, just and firm. I will commend the I deserving and encourage the wayward. I will
never forget that I am responsible to my Cadet Commander
for the morale, discipline, and efficiency of my cadets. Their
performance will reflect an image of me.
Editor’s Note:
The Foundation has provided limited financil
assistance to the Lynn English MCJROTC (in
Mass) for a number of years. They have
always met, or exceeded our expectations.
United States Marine Corps
Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps
Lynn English High School
4 October, 2013
Colonel Ed Fitzgerald, USMC (Ret)
Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation
Dear Colonel Fitzgerald,
I hope this letter finds you in good spirits. Us old Marines need
to stay strong to help the young of America and I can only send
you my thanks for all that you do for me, the cadets of Lynn
English High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC. With your help
and support, whether it is through a telephone call, a visit to the
school, or making a contribution to the Lynn English High School
Marine Corps Junior ROTC; all I can do is to say “thank you” over
and over.
I have asked the girls to write to organizations and individuals
that could possbly help us go to the 2014 National High School
Drill Team Championship again this year. You and the Marine
Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation have come to be dear to the
hearts of the cadets of the program and again all they can send is
“thank you.” It makes them try harder when they go to the drill
team championships.
You and the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation just
need to tell us what you would like us to do for the foundation and
we will acomplish the mission. You are in our thoughts and
prayers, God bless you.
Very respectfully,
Kenneth M. Oswald
SgtMaj USMC (Ret)
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A POEM
WORTH READING
He was getting old and paunchy
And his hair was falling fast,
And he sat around the Legion,
Telling stories of the past.
Of a war that he once fought in
And the deeds that he had done,
In his exploits with his buddies;
They were heroes, every one.
And 'tho sometimes to his neighbors
His tales became a joke,
All his buddies listened quietly
For they knew where of he spoke.
But we'll hear his tales no longer,
For ol' Joe has passed away,
And the world's a little poorer
For a Veteran died today.
He won't be mourned by many,
Just his children and his wife.
For he lived an ordinary,
Very quiet sort of life.
He held a job and raised a family,
Going quietly on his way;
And the world won't note his passing,
'Tho a Veteran died today.
When politicians leave this earth,
Their bodies lie in state,
While thousands note their passing,
And proclaim that they were great.
Papers tell of their life stories
From the time
that they were young,
But the passing of a Veteran
Goes unnoticed, and unsung.
Is the greatest contribution
To the welfare of our land,
Some jerk who breaks his promise
And cons his fellow man?
Or the ordinary fellow
Who in times of war and strife,
Goes off to serve his country
And offers up his life?
The politician's stipend
And the style in which he lives,
Are often disproportionate,
To the service that he gives.
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While the ordinary Veteran,
Who offered up his all,
Is paid off with a medal
And perhaps a pension, small.
It is not the politicians
With their compromise and ploys,
Who won for us the freedom
That our country now enjoys.
Should you find yourself in danger,
With your enemies at hand,
Would you really want some cop-out,
With his ever-waffling stand?
Or would you want a Veteran
His home, his country, his kin,
Just a common Veteran,
Who would fight until the end.
He was just a common Veteran,
And his ranks are growing thin,
But his presence should remind us
We may need his likes again.
For when countries are in conflict,
We find the Veteran's part,
Is to clean up all the troubles
That the politicians start.
If we cannot do him honor
While he's here to hear the praise,
Then at least let's give him homage
At the ending of his days.
Perhaps just a simple headline
In the paper that might say:
"OUR COUNTRY IS IN MOURNING,
A VETERAN DIED TODAY."
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MESSAGE FROM FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT JERRY KERR
These are the bios of the 39 United States Marines and the 2 United States Navy EOD
specialists who we were honored to award in 2013. These awards which total
nearly $400,000 are a wonderful investment in enhancing the quality of their lives, and
assisting them in regaining their independence and allowing them to reengage
with our society.
Again thank you for the continued commitment of the Marine Corps - Law Enforcement
Foundation both to our organization and to the welfare of our United States Marines, and
federal law enforcement officials and their families.
Segs4Vets – United States Marine Corps and United States Navy Recipients 2013
Corporal Ronald Barnes, USMC – West Palm Beach, Florida
Corporal Barnes sustained injuries on May 13, 2011 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from stepping on an IED, resulting in the below knee amputation of his left leg and the below knee amputation of his right leg.
Sergeant Robert Blumenberg, USMC – Cross City, Florida
Sergeant Blumenberg sustained injuries on March 24, 2012 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from
stepping on an IED,
resulting in the below knee amputation of his left leg, extreme orthopedic, soft tissue and spinal damage.
Gunnery Sergeant David Boire, USMC – Carson City, Michigan Gunnery Sergeant Boire sustained injuries
on April 5, 2012 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from stepping on an IED, resulting in the below
knee amputation of his left leg, orthopedic and soft tissue damage.
Staff Sergeant Marcus Burleson, USMC – Odessa, Texas
Staff Sergeant Burleson sustained injuries on December 9, 2011 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom
when an IED detonated while trying to deactivate, resulting in the above elbow amputation of his left arm,
severe spinal, soft tissue damage and 2nd/3rd degree burns.
Lance Corporal Colton Carlson, USMC – Pueblo, Colorado Lance Corporal Carlson sustained injuries on
May 8, 2012 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from and IED, resulting in the bilateral above knee
amputation of his legs and severe hearing loss.
Corporal Garrett Carnes, USMC – Morresville, North Carolina Corporal Carnes sustained injuries on February
19, 2012 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from stepping on an IED, resulting in the above knee
amputation of his left leg and the below knee amputation of his right leg.
Staff Sergeant Jesse Cottle, USMC – Ft. Collins, Colorado Staff Sergeant Cottle sustained injuries on July 19,
2009 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from an IED, resulting in the bilateral amputation of his legs.
Lance Corporal Adam Devine, USMC – Dixon, Illinois Lance Corporal Devine sustained injuries on December
28, 2011 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from stepping on an IED, resulting in the bilateral above
knee amputation of his legs.
Sergeant Kirstie Ennis, USMC – Milton, Florida Sergeant Ennis sustained injuries on June 23, 2012 while serving
in Operation Enduring Freedom from a helicopter crash, resulting in severe orthopedic and soft tissue damage.
Sergeant Dominic Esquibel, USMC – Roswell, New Mexico Sergeant Esquibel sustained injuries on March
25, 2011 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from stepping on an IED, resulting in extreme orthopedic and neurological damage.
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Lance Corporal Cody Evans, USMC – Speedwell, Tennessee Lance Corporal Evans sustained injuries while
serving in Operation Enduring Freedom on December 15, 2011 from stepping on an IED, resulting in the above
knee amputation of his right leg and a left leg hip disarticulation.
Lance Corporal Mark Fidler, USMC – Hamburg, Pennsylvania Lance Corporal Fidler sustained injuries on
March 10, 2012 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from stepping on an IED, resulting in a bilateral
hip disarticulation, spinal and soft tissue damage.
Lieutenant Colonel Bryan Forney, USMC – Okemos, Michigan Major Forney sustained injuries during
Exercise Cobra Gold 2013 from a helicopter crash on February 20, 2013, resulting in severe inhalation burns,
trans-radical amputation of his left arm and server burn damage to his legs.
Corporal Michael Fox, USMC – Rancho Bernardo, California Corporal Fox sustained injuries on November 15,
2011 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from stepping on an IED, resulting in the above knee amputation of his right leg and below knee amputation of his left leg.
Sergeant William “BJ” Ganem, USMC – Reedsburg, Wisconsin Sergeant Ganem sustained injuries on
November 25, 2004 while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom when his vehicle was hit by an IED, resulting in
the below knee amputation of his left leg.
Sergeant Hubert Gonzales, USMC – San Diego, California Sergeant Gonzales sustained injuries on March
31, 2012 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from stepping on an IED, resulting in extreme orthopedic damage to his legs and arms.
Gunnery Sergeant Travis Green, USMC – Victoria, Texas Gunnery Sergeant Green sustained injuries on
September 15, 2011 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from an IED, resulting in the bilateral above
knee amputation of his legs.
Corporal Travis Greene, USMC – Twin Falls, Idaho Corporal Greene sustained injuries on December 7, 2005
while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom from an IED blast, resulting in the bilateral above knee amputation of
his legs.
Sergeant Quentin Hamilton, USMC – Cedar Falls, Iowa Sergeant Hamilton sustained injuries on January 31,
2012 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from stepping on an IED, resulting in severe orthopedic
damage to his hips and legs.
Sergeant Christopher Hancock, USMC – Cumberland Tennessee Sergeant Hancock sustained injuries on
June 26, 2011 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from an IED, resulting in the bilateral amputation
of both of his feet.
Corporal Joshua Hoffman, USMC – Morresville, Indiana Corporal Hoffman sustained injuries on August 6,
2011 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from an IED, resulting in the below knee amputation of his
left leg, orthopedic and soft tissue damage.
Corporal Joshua Hotaling, USMC – Sacramento, California Corporal Hotaling sustained injuries on May 13,
2011 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from stepping on an IED, resulting in the above knee amputation of his right leg and below knee amputation of his left leg.
Sergeant Thomas Humphrey, USMC – Las Vegas, Nevada Sergeant Humphrey sustained injuries on
November 9, 2010 while serving Operation Enduring Freedom from an IED strike, resulting in the below knee
amputation of his right leg and limb salvage of his left leg.
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Corporal Bradley Ivanchan, USMC – Antioch, California Corporal Ivanchan sustained injuries on June 13,
2012 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from an IED, resulting in the amputation of his legs and
severe soft tissue and orthopedic damage.
Lance Corporal Nathan Jakubisin, USMC – Cambridge, Ohio Lance Corporal Jakubisin sustained injuries on
June 5, 2012 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from stepping on an IED, resulting in the below knee
amputation of his right leg and severe orthopedic damage to his left leg and foot.
Sergeant Seth Jenkins, USMC – Milford, Ohio Sergeant Jenkins sustained injuries on March 31, 2010 while
serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from a gunshot wound to his left leg.
Lance Corporal Joshua Langston-White, USMC – Citrus County, Florida Lance Corporal Langston-White
sustained injuries on August 10, 2012 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from stepping on an IED,
resulting in the bilateral above knee amputation of his legs.
Corporal Todd Love, USMC – Atlanta, Georgia Corporal Love sustained injuries on October 25, 2010 while
serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from stepping on a pressure plated IED, resulting in the bilateral hip
disarticulation of his legs and the below elbow amputation of his left arm.
Sergeant Allan “Scott” Michaels, USMC – Rolla, Missouri Sergeant Michaels sustained injuries on November
9, 2010 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from stepping on an IED, resulting in extreme orthopedic and spinal damage.
EOD2 Taylor Morris, USN – Cedar Falls, Iowa EOD2 Morris sustained injuries on May 3, 2012 while serving
in Operation Enduring Freedom from stepping on an IED, resulting in the amputation of both of his legs and
arms.
Lance Corporal Chad Ohmer, USMC – North Bend, Ohio Lance Corporal Ohmer sustained injuries on May
26, 2013 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom, resulting in bilateral drop foot, and severe soft tissue
and ligament damage.
Corporal Winder Perez, USMC – New York City, New York Corporal Perez sustained injuries on January 12,
2012 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom, from being hit by and RPB, resulting in extreme orthopedic damage to his left leg and severe burns.
Gunnery Sergeant David Post, USMC – Winter Garden, Florida Gunnery Sergeant Post sustained injuries on
November 9, 2011 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from stepping on an IED, resulting in the below
knee amputation of his left leg.
Corporal Anthony Stevenson, USMC – Norfolk, Virginia Corporal Stevenson sustained injuries on December
27, 2010 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from stepping on an IED, resulting in the above knee
amputation of his left leg and severe soft tissue damage and burns.
Petty Officer Second Class EOD2 Jordan Stevenson, USN – Moore, Oklahoma EOD2 Stevenson sustained
injuries on December 16, 2011 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from a gunshot wound to the head
resulting in hemiparesis.
Corporal Joshua Sust, USMC – Cincinnati,Ohio Corporal Sust sustained injuries on November 12, 2011while
serving in Operation Enduring freedom from an IED,resulting in severe orthopedic damage to his legs and arms.
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MARINE CORPS - LAW ENFORCEMENT
FOUNDATION
Members
On the Go...
MARINES on the go!!! L-R: SgtMaj. Elaine May-Stem,
USMC, (Ret),Col. Lou Piantadosi, USMC (Ret), LTGen. Ron
Coleman, USMC, (Ret) and Elaine's daughter, Dawn enjoying
lunch at the Globe & Laurel in Quantico, VA.
SEG4VETS
Lance Corporal Christopher Van Etten,
USMC – O’Fallon, Illinois Lance corporal Van
Etten sustained injuries on June 13, 2012
while serving in Operation Enduring freedom
from stepping on an IED, resulting in the
above knee amputation of his left leg and
below knee amputation of his right leg.
Sergeant Kaleb Weakley, USMC – Chula
Vista, California Sergeant Weakley sustained
injuries on February 12, 2012 while serving in
Operation Enduring Freedom from an IED,
resulting in severe orthopedic and soft tissue
damage to his legs.
Lance Corporal Ryan Wightman, USMC –
Palatka, Florida Lance Corporal Wightman
sustained injuries on May 26, 2012 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from an
IED, resulting in severe orthopedic and soft tissue damage to his lower and upper extremities.
Staff Sergeant Mark Zambon, USMC –
Marquette, Michigan Staff Sergeant Zambon
sustained injuries in both May 2010 and
January 2011 while serving in Operation
Enduring Freedom from an IED blast, resulting
in the bilateral above knee amputation of his
legs.
Sergeant Keith Zeier, USMC – Holbrook
New York, Sergeant Zeier sustained injuries on
July 17, 2006 while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom from an IED, resulting in the
above knee amputation of his left leg.
L-R: Tammy McFadden, Long Term Assistance Program
Manager, BGen. Russell A. Sanborn, USMC Director Marine
and Family Programs Division, MC-LEF member, Lou
Piantadosi and Bob Wagner, head of Military Services Branch,
HQMC get together for a group photo after a productive meeting.
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9th Annual
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Philadelphia MC-LEF Gala
by Mike Wallace
On October 26, 2013, the Philadelphia MC-LEF dinner committee held
their 9th Annual Gala at the Crystal tea room in Center City Philadelphia
with over 500 guests in attendance. The night was an outstanding success for
those who attended and more importantly financially for our foundation and
the kids. It started with the now traditional walk from the Marriot Hotel to
the Gala escorted by the Philadelphia Police Drum and Bugle Band and led
by our Medal of Honor Guests, Sgt Major Carlton Kent and the widows of
two decased marines, Lynsay Fox and Jennifer Dunkley, the wives of Sgt.
Bradley M. Fox and Sgt Allen Dunckley, both of who gave the ultimate sacrifice on our behalf.
In attendance were a number of both active and retired military personnel,
including LtGen Ron Coleman, USMC (Ret), LtGen Richard Kramlick,
Ed Wilbraham, Esquire, preUSMC (Ret), BGen Matt Clavy, Col Lou Piantadosi, Col Matt Nation, Capt
sented the Semper Fi Award
to Joseph O’Hara, Committee
Dustin Bonner, USMC, SgtMaj Michael Edwards, USMC, among others.
Member.
Also we were privileged to have Medal of Honor recipients Col
Barney Barnum and Lt Michael Thornton. During the eveing both
men led a much deserved salute to our past chairman, Jack
Cummings and his family.
The Semper Fidelis Award was given to Edward Wilbraham,
Esquire, a long time and generous supporter of the Phladelphia
MC-LEF Gala who traced his heritage back to one of the original
members of the first two battalions inducted into the Marine Corps
in 1775. Followed by the Eagle Globe and Anchor Award to John
Eagle, Globe & Anchor Award recipient, John Debella. Committee members
Debella, a legendary radio personality who has been active for
Ivan Tancledi and Joe O’Hara.
many years in raising money for veterans of all services. Both
men are the epitome of
generosity in their support of military causes.
Our Military Guest
of Honor was the 16th
Sgt. Major of the
Marine Corps, Carlton
Kent. In a room filled
Colonel Barney Barnum, MOH presents MC-LEF Bowl to the family of the
late Jack Cummings.
Sgt Major Carlton Kent, USMC (Ret)
is appointed an official Homicide
Detective.
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Philadelphia Gala . . . .
Guests and Honorees prepare to walk
to the Gala.
Debbie and Richard Welsh, USMC
Janet and Jim McKesby, USMC,
Committee member. Lisa and Ed
Wilbraham, Esq., Semper Fi Awardee.
Mike Thornton, MOH and Civilian
MOH recipient, Tim Brooks.
Right: Sgt Jeremy Gable and
Jennifer Dunckley Gable, recipient of
MC-LEF Scholarships for her two children.
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Marine Honor Guard.
Philadephia Police Drum &
Bugle Band.
with a large crowd and other competing forces you could hear a pin
drop during his remarks. The Sgt Major spoke about the sacrifices of
the men and women of our armed forces and made specific reference
to three young marines who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country, giving chapter and verse of their military actions, citing names,
dates, and places from memory. The Sgt Major spoke with deep
knowledge and affection about the work done by the Marine CorpsLaw Enforcement Foundation and how much marines know and
appreciate that the foundation will be there in their absence to help
their families.
The Sgt Major was ecstatic to be made an Honorary Philadelphia
Homicide Detective and receive the first gold replica of Jack
Cummings’ Homicide badge to honor his presence and support for
our Gala.
The night continued with a spirited and profitable live auction to
go with our Silent Auction. Another salute to Mike Thornton, MOH,
for donating many of the one of a kind military items from his personal collection.
Our support from the Medal of Honor recipients has existed from
our very beginning in Philadelphia and has been the most important
reason for our success.
In attendance were the widows of
two former marines who were killed in
performance of their duties. Lynsay
Fox, wife of Sgt Bradley Fox, leaving
two children and Jennifer Dunckley,
wife of Sgt Allen Dunckley, leaving
two children also. Each of the children
was a recipient of Marine Corps-Law
Enforcement Scholarship Bonds.
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Ph iladelphia Gala . . . .
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The Philadelphia committee would like to thank all those in attendance for their
continuing support on behalf of those marines and law enforcement personnel that
have made the ultimate sacrifice on our behalf. Without the help of so many fine people and organizations we would not be able to succeed.
Col Barney Barnum,
MOH Introduced.
Mike Wallace escorts Bev, Melissa, and
Kathy, family of the late Jack
Cummings.
Joe OHara, John & Annette Debella,
Globe & Anchor recipient.
Sgt Major Carlton Kent, USMC, (Ret).
Col Barney Barnum, MOH and wife
Martha.
Michael Thornton, MOH.
Chief of Police Paradise
Valley, Arizona, with Mike
Thornton, MOH.
Mike Thornton, MOH
and Judge Joseph Waters.
Left: Director
& Committee
member Chief
Inspector,
Tony Boyce
and wife
Ann Marie.
Semper Fi Awardee with Committee
Members Joseph O’Hara, Judge James
Lynn.
Below:
Barbara and
Judge James
Lynn.
Left: Annette & John Debella,
Globe & Anchor
Award recipient
Center: Col Barney Barnum,
MOH.
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