2011 Summer News - Marine Corps – Law Enforcement Foundation

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FOUNDATION
THE MARINE CORPS- LAW ENFORCEMENT
SE P T EMB E R 2 0 11
N E W S L E T T E R
Is su e #4 2
2010 JIM KALLSTROM AWARD WINNERS...PAGE 4
CHICAGO DINNER
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US MARINE DRUM & BUGLE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP BONDS PRESENTATION
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FAMILY OF CPL BOYD, USMC
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USSS SPECIAL
SCHOLARSHIPS
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ANNUAL NEW YORK CITY GALA
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CASUALTY ASSISTANCE
HQMC/ MC-LEF
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TEAM
SHARING HIS SUCCESS
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NEXT SERGEANT MAJOR
OF MARINES ANNOUNCED
SEE PAGE 3
ST LOUIS GALA
SEE PAGE 14
MC-LEF EXECUTIVE MEETING
SEE PAGE 34
“TWO IF BY TEA”
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FRIENDS GATHER AT NY GALA
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COMMANDANT’S LEADERSHIP AWARD
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NORTH JERSEY GOLF EVENT 2011...PAGE 37
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MARINE CORPS - LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION
10 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1007. New York, NY 10020
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Marine Corps - Law Enforcement
Foundation
OUR MISSION
The Marine Corps - Law Enforcement
Foundation believes our nation’s most precious resource is its youth. Therefore, we
encourage their spiritual, moral, intellectual
and physical development through education.
Mentally or physically disabled children
of the Marine family may receive financial
aid for medical equipment or tutoring.
Scholarship bonds may be provided for children of active-duty Marines killed in the line
of duty.
Scholarship bonds may be provided for
children of Federal law enforcement personnel killed in the line of duty.
Ninety-eight percent of all donations go
toward the assistance of these children.
Membership is free.
The Foundation is an Internal Revenue
Service 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt charity
#22-3357410
- Q uot e o f th e I ssue -
Checkout our website at mc-lef.org
"I cannot think of a more
important mission than
educating the children of
our fallen heroes and
giving our support to
those who have sacrificed
their lives to protect our
freedoms."
Thomas J. Donahue, President and CEO
of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce & recipient of the MC-LEF's 2011 prestigious
Commandant's Leadership Award.
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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.)
Edward J. Boran
Christopher Burnham
Timothy Cavanaugh
Gen. James T. Conway, 34th CMC, USMC ( Ret)
David Cornstein
Ken Courey
Jack Cummings
Michael DiFrancesco
Michael Fedorko
Patrick J. Finneran
Col. Edward F. Fitzgerald, USMC (Ret.)
Gen. Alfred M. Gray, 29th CMC, USMC (Ret.)
Gen. Michael W. Hagee, 33rd CMC, USMC (Ret.)
Col. G.F. Robert Hanke, USMCR (Ret.)
Agostinao von Hassell
Pat Haynes
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.)
Mrs. Norma Lerner
Rush Limbaugh
Joseph P. Looker
Gen. Robert Magnus, USMC (Ret.)
Paul Marrandino
Lt. Gen. Frederick McCorkle, USMC (Ret.)
Robert C, MacCormack
Gen. Carl E. Mundy, Jr., 30th CMC, USMC (Ret.)
Joseph M. Murphy
David Myers
Gen. William “Spider” Nyland, USMC (Ret.)
Gen. Peter Pace, USMC, (Ret.)
Dan Parker
Gary L. Penrith
Col. Louis Piantadosi, USMC (Ret.)
Charles W. Santoro
Gilbert D. Scharf
William L, Selden
Park B. Smith
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NEWSLETTER EDITOR: LOU PIANTADOSI
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COMMANDANT ANNOUNCES NEXT SERGEANT MAJOR OF MARINES
By Sgt. Michael S. Cifuentes, Headquarters Marine Corps
Sgt Maj Micheal Barrett (L) and CMC Gen. James Amos (R)
WASHINGTON — Commandant of the
Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos announced the
next Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps April 11.
Sgt. Maj. Micheal Barrett, 1st Marine
Division’s sergeant major, is set to take charge as
the senior enlisted Marine in the Marine Corps.
He’s scheduled to succeed Sgt. Maj. Carlton Kent,
the current Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps,
during an appointment and relief ceremony, and
Kent’s retirement ceremony held at Marine
Barracks Washington June 9.
Barrett recently returned from a deployment to
Helmand province, Afghanistan, where he served
as Regional Command Southwest’s sergeant
major.
Amos said Barrett is “the best of the best,” and
will continue to serve the Corps as Amos’ senior
enlisted advisor.
“Sgt. Maj. Barrett, through his long and distinguished service to our nation, has demonstrated
that he is particularly well-suited to serve as my
senior enlisted advisor through the challenges
ahead,” said Amos.
Barrett enlisted as an infantryman in March
1981. In addition to Afghanistan, his combat
deployments include serving in the Persian Gulf
War as a sniper with 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine
Regiment, and two tours in Iraq as battalion sergeant major of 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine
Regiment.
Kent has served as the Sergeant Major of the
Marine Corps since April 25, 2007. He graduated
recruit training March 1976 at Marine Corps
Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. In his 35 years of
service, Kent has led Marines in various billets to
include senior drill instructor and battalion drill
master at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego,
chief drill instructor and first sergeant at Naval
Aviation Officers Candidate School in Pensacola,
Fla., and sergeant major of I Marine Expeditionary
Force at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
“My time on active duty is coming to an end,
and I'm honored to pass the sword of office to Sgt.
Maj. Barrett,” said Kent. “He is a true warrior and
will continue the great legacy our Corps.”
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2010 Jim Kallstrom Award Winners
On March 9th, 2011, the 2010 Jim Kallstrom Awards
were presented to Sergeant Frank Cruz, and Corporal
Daniel Campbell. The awards were presented at the annual
Senior Leader's Security Conference, hosted by
Headquarters Marine Corps Security Division. This year the
conference was held at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San
Diego and the awards were presented by the guest of honor,
Major General Anthony Jackson, Commanding General of
Marine Corps Installations West.
The Kallstrom Awards were named in honor of Mr.
James (Jim) Kallstrom, a former Vietnam era Marine who
distinguished himself as a leader within the law enforcement community. He served more than 28 years with the
Federal Bureau of Investigation, culminating with his
appointment as the Assistant Director of the FBI's New
York Bureau. The Kallstrom Awards were introduced in
2010 to recognize Marine military police that demonstrate
the ethos of protect and serve; the Department of the Navy
core values of honor, courage, and commitment; and a general concern for the well-being of the Corps and fellow
Marines.
Sgt Frank Cruz was awarded for demonstrated superior
leadership while assigned as a convoy commander in
Afghanistan, an instructor/mentor when in garrison, and
throughout his career. A native of El Monte, California, he
enlisted in the Marine Corps in November 2005 and attended recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San
Diego. He was assigned to Military Police Company, 1st
Marine Logistics Group where he deployed with the 11th
Marine Expeditionary Unit and served a tour in Afghanistan
with Combat Logistics Regiment 15. While with 1st MLG,
he earned numerous training certifications to include
Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor and Non-Lethal
Weapons Instructor. It was during his time at this command
that he was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Corporal
and combat meritoriously promoted to his present rank of
Sergeant. He attended the awards banquet with his wife, the
former Ms. Angelina Brandon who is also from EI Monte,
CA.
Cpl Daniel Campbell was selected from among several
noteworthy nominees as the winner in the category of bravery for his life saving actions while deployed to Afghanistan
as a member of the Police Mentoring Team, 3rd Battalion,
1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. His actions directly
resulted in the rescue of a Navy Corpsman, Marine Military
Working Dog handler, and a Military Working Dog from a
submerged tactical vehicle. Corporal Campbell was meritoriously promoted to his current rank just prior to his deployment to Afghanistan. Cpl Campbell is the oldest of five children and originally from The Bronx, New York. The son of
a NY Firefighter and oldest of five children, he worked for
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the New York City Fire Department EMS for three years
before enlisting in the Marine Corps in 2008. Cpl Campbell
was accompanied by his fiancee Ms. Kathryn Mannion of
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Mr. Raymond Geoffroy, Assistant Deputy Commandant
(Security) and Director of the Security Division, assisted in
the presentation of the awards. The awardees received trophies, a cash award of $1000, full accommodations to the
Hilton Bay Front Hotel, a signed copy of Afghanistan:
Alone and Unafraid, and a copy of Baghdad at Sunrise.
Pictured L-R: Lt. (civ) Paul Simpson, Corporal Daniel
Campbell, USMC, SES Raymond Geoffroy, MajGen
Anthony Jackson, USMC, Officer Nadeem Seirafti, Sergeant
Frank Cruz, USMC.
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
HEADQUARTERS US MARINE CORPS (PS)
3000 Marine Corps Pentagon
Washington, DC 20350-3000
SUBJECT: CY 2010 Jim Kallstrom Award Winners
I’d like to personally thank the Marine Corps-Law
Enforcement Foundation on behalf of all the Marines
within the Military Police community for your
tremendous and continued support of this worthwhile effort.
Sincerely,
W.A. Carr
Capt/USMC
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Contributing To Their Futures...
2 YOUNG CHILDREN OF LATE MARINE EACH RECEIVE A $30,000 BOND
John Moss, Herald News Staff Reporter
Reprinted from Herald News
The Fagundes family stands with members of the Marine Corps League, John and
Anastasia McVey and Ed Fitzgerald.
FALL RIVER - The Marine Corps-Law Enforcement
Foundation presented $30,000 bonds to each of the two
young children of the late Marine Cpl. Paul Fagundes on
Saturday.
Fagundes drowned July 4, 2010, while trying to rescue
two fellow Marines caught in a riptide in waters near
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
His widow, Cindy Fagundes, accepted the contribution
on behalf of her children - 2 year old Cazzian Paul and 5
month-old Anya Paullynn. Cindy Fagundes was five
months pregnant with Anya when her husband died.
The presentation was held at the lwo Jima monument in
Bicentennial State Park.
"It was beautiful. We're very grateful to the Marine
Corps League. It was very, very generous of them," Cindy
Fagundes said after the ceremony. "It was something that
actually meant something to everybody."
Ed Fitzgerald, U.S. Marine Corps retired colonel and a
director for the Marine Corps - Law Enforcement
Foundation, presented the bonds to Fagundes.
"It was an emotional moment that my husband would have
been so proud of." Cindy Fagundes said.
Fitzgerald also gave presents to Fagundes, her children
and her mother-in-law.
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For 16 years, the volunteer Marine Corps - Law
Enforcement Foundation has provided assistance valued at
more than $50 million for the children it serves. The bonds
are given to the children of Marines who have been killed
or died, and to the children of fallen federal law enforcement agency officials.
This was the first time a Fall River soldier's family was
awarded these bonds, which totaled $60,000, Fitzgerald
said. The funds can be cashed in when the children turn 18
years old, and the foundation encourages families to use
them for educational purposes, he said.
The Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation was
well represented at the event.
Fagundes' children received the bonds in memory of
Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Ian McVey, who was killed in a
motorcycle accident in July 2008.
McVey's parents also were present.
"They were very, very touched by the event and
impressed with the turnout," Fitzgerald said.
Many from the Fall River area were on hand to pay their
respects to the Fagundes family.
The family was very grateful to the Marine Corps - Law
Enforcement Foundation for the bonds, he said.
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Widow of Fallen Marine
Cpl. Paul Fagundes Strives To
Educate Others On
Heroism Of Service Members
Cindy Fagundes makes a point to talk to her two young children
Cazzian, 2, and Anya, 4 months, about their father on a daily basis.
Marine Cpl. Paul Fagundes passed away July 4, 2010, while
attempting to rescue a pair of fellow Marines who were enjoying
some time off and got caught in a riptide in the waters near
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. All three perished in the incident.
Fagundes was 29 years old.
"It's a goal for me to let them know what type of a person their
dad was," Cindy Fagundes said.
At the time of her husband's untimely passing, Cindy was five
months pregnant. Late last year, she gave birth to Anya, whose
Ci n d y
Fa g u n d s
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ch ildre n,
middle name, Paullynn, is a tribute to her late husband. Cazzian
Anya and Cazzian who holds a picture of
also has a connection to his father; his middle name is Paul.
his father.
Having a young family to support, Cindy Fagundes returned to
work in January. She is a nursing instructor at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School and does
some nursing shifts at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
In between working and caring for her two young children, Fagundes has come up with some innovative
ideas for letting Cazzian and Anya know what kind of person their father was.
"I have asked family members and friends to write down memories of Paul," Fagundes said Cindy. "I'm
going to create a book for them. All of their father's clothing, I'm going to cut up into pieces and create quilts."
Fagundes also plans on writing messages about her husband on some of his military equipment. She said he
enjoyed creating logos that connected to some of the physical training he did while in the Marines. She will
make copies of the logos and include them on the quilts.
Cindy Fagundes has bonded with the other Fall River families that lost a loved one serving in the military at
the time of their passing. She attended the funerals of Pfc. Ethan Goncalo and Sgt. Jason Pool, both of whom
died after her husband. Cindy Fagundes regularly speaks on the phone with Joanne Andrews, mother of Army
Spc. Scott Andrews, who was killed in Afghanistan by an enemy improvised-explosive device one week before
Paul Fagundes' death.
"I really try to be involved with them and let them know we are here for each other," Fagundes said. "We're
all in the same boat and can empathize with each other's situation, while a lot of people don't know how the
military works and don't understand how our whole thought process is and where our hearts are."
She feels Fall River has rallied around these terrible tragedies. Everywhere she goes, American and military
flags are displayed throughout the city. These symbols mean a lot to her and the other families who are grieving their loved ones.
"Not every day has been easy," Fagundes said. "It has been a struggle at times, but with the help of friends,
family and the other military families, we're trying to make people aware that these fallen soldiers are heroes."
Just one month after her husband's death, Fagundes established the Guardian Relief Fund. Originally, the
purpose of the fund was to assist Marines and their families based at Camp Allen in Norfolk, Va., where Paul
Fagundes was stationed.
Cindy Fagundes has since opened up the fund to assist military families throughout Massachusetts. She set
up a pair of $1,000 scholarships to honor her husband. The first is for Bristol Community College students
enrolled in the Criminal Justice program who are either already in or are planning to join the military.
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FAGUNDES....
The second is for a Joseph Case High School student who is planning
on entering the military after graduation.
Paul Fagundes was a 1999 graduate of Case and also received a degree
from Bristol Community College.
So far, the Guardian Relief Fund has assisted four military families with rent and food and also helped a veteran locate an apartment in Fall River.
In October, the fund hosted a pool-tournament fundraiser. This Saturday, the fund will host a spaghetti dinner and dance. The event will take place at the Don Carlos Club, 245 Plain St. in Fall River. The dinner runs
from 6:30 to 8 p.m. with dancing from 8 to 11 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $8 for children ages 6 to
12, and the event is free for children 5 and younger. Tickets can be purchased at the door the day of the event.
There will be door prizes, raffle prizes, a 50/50 raffle, a disc jockey and a special surprise for young
children.
The event takes place four days after what would have been Paul Fagundes' 30th birthday.
All proceeds raised from the dinner will go to the Guardian Relief Fund. Cindy Fagundes said she has sold
more than 200 tickets so far, but there is room for about 50 more.
In addition to the dinner and the pool tournament, she hopes to organize a barbecue picnic in the late summer and a bowling tournament at the end of the year.
"Putting together these events keeps us busy, and it also keeps Paul's memory alive," Cindy Fagundes said.
"This is something that Paul would have loved, helping others, especially military families."
While some people might be amazed that Fagundes is able to juggle all of these responsibilities, she feels
that staying busy has helped with the healing process.
"The biggest thing is to live in the now," Fagundes said. "Live one day at a time. You have to be positive
and active, if you are not positive, then life really wasn't worth living.
Everybody is in our life for a reason. I really think that Paul's reason was to show us what love is."
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CONTRIBUTING TO THEIR FUTURES...
“When a young man and a young woman join the Marine
Corps, their entire family joins, and they share the pride and
the commitment that the Marine Corps signifies," Fitzgerald
told the crowd at the gathering.
"The Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation
wanted to recognize (Fagundes') service to his country,"
Fitzgerald said later.
"We wanted to let Cindy know that the Marine Corps will
be with her whenever she needs us."
Many gathered around Fagundes after the presentation to
quietly offer their support.
She returned to her job in January as a nursing instructor
at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School and
also performs nursing shifts at Charlton Memorial Hosoital.
To make sure her children know about their father and
his heroism, she has asked family members and friends to
write down memories about Paul Fagundes. She also plans
to cut up his clothing material for the creation of quilts.
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John McVey shakes hands with Cazzian Paul Fagundes
after presentaion of a $30,000 bond in memory of his son,
2nd Lt Ian McVey, USMC.
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LTGEN Steven Hummer
Takes Over Command of
Marine Forces Reserve
By Paul Purpura, The Times-Picayune
Weeks after he oversaw the repeal of the Defense
Department’s ban on gay soldiers in the military, Lt.
Gen. Steven Hummer, who led a regiment of combat
Marines to Baghdad and beyond during the March
2003 invasion of Iraq, took command Wednesday of
Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North during a ceremony in Algiers.
A Pennsylvania native, Hummer takes the reins of
a Reserve force more than five months after his predecessor, Lt. Gen. John Kelly, was tapped to become
the senior military adviser to the secretary of defense.
Maj. Gen. Darrell Moore served as acting commander until Wednesday, when Hummer became the
Reserve force’s first official commander to occupy
offices in the new Marine Corps Support Facility, a
$110 million, state-financed compound viewed as the
anchor tenant for the Federal City project in Algiers.
In a ceremony in which platoons of the headquarters’ Marines performed close-order drills on the
compound’s grassy parade field, Hummer praised the
musicians under his new command, in the Marine
Forces Reserve Band, whose repertoire of standard
military anthems Wednesday was punctuated by
jazzy local tunes.
“The Marine band, we have different sheet music
down here in New Orleans,” Hummer said in a
moment of levity to the crowd that included Marine
Corps Commandant Gen. James Amos and Sgt. Maj.
of the Marine Corps Michael Barrett.
Amos also noted the development of the facility.
“It’s absolutely beautiful,” he said. “I can’t think of a
better parade deck. I can’t think of a better headquarters.”
Hummer, who enlisted in the Marines in 1970,
held command billets in nearly every level of infantry
Lt. Gen. Steven Hummer salutes during
an assumption of command ceremony
BRETT DUKE / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE
unit, including as a company commander in 1st
Battalion, 9th Marines, then led by David Mize, the
retired major general who was Reserve commander
in New Orleans from 1998 to 2001 and is now overseeing the Federal City development.
Hummer, who also commanded the 7th Marines
during the Iraq invasion, was nominated for the
Marine Reserve post in May, while temporarily
assigned to the Pentagon’s Repeal Implementation
Team, charged with repealing the don’t ask, don’t tell
policy. President Barack Obama signed the repeal
order July 22.
Of Hummer, Amos said, “We have picked the very
best to command Marine Forces Reserve.”
Amos said the Reserve force has more combat
experience than it ever has during his 40 years as a
Marine, and he pledged not to allow it to fall into the
“atrophy” it was in before the reservists gained combat experience since Sept. 11, 2001. “What we have
now are hardcore Marines and sailors who have day
jobs, if you will,” Amos said of the reservists.
Hummer concurred, saying every Marine Reserve
unit has deployed overseas during the past decade,
totaling more than 60,000 Marines. More than 4,100
reservists are in Afghanistan, North Africa and elsewhere. He also said 157 Marine reservists and seven
sailors assigned to the Marine reserves have been
killed during the past 10 years, and 1,250 others were
wounded.
“Those sacrifices occurred in Marine Forces
Reserve, just like the total force,” Hummer said.
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Gala
9/14/11
ST. LOUIS
29 TH A NNUAL
29 TH A NNUAL
St. Louis, Mo. The 29th Annual Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation Gala held June 24th
was another great success, attracting 275 guests.
The St. Louis Chapter of MC-LEF, who over the
years has raised over 3 million dollars for children of
Marines and Corpsman, raised over $150,000.00 this
year during their event.
The ceremony kicked off with a magnificent performance by the Albany Marine Band. They opened
the event with the National Anthem and kept the
momentum going to the delight of a wonderful audience.
The military guest of honor, Major General
Timothy C. Hanifen was the guest speaker and left
the crowd much more aware of what is going on in
the Marine Corps.
While it was a tough act to follow, the event continued with great awards to some of the founders of
the St. Louis Chapter. Tom Tenholder, the recipient
of the 2011 Globe and Anchor Award, was quoted to
say he was “honored just to be a member of the
Marine Corps Family”. Earle Leadlove, Esq.
received the Semper Fidelis award for his contribution while 2 time Silver Star awardee Lt Col George
Bolduc received the Commandant’s Leadership
Award. As past CO of recruiting station St. Louis,
Special Military Guest of Honor, MAJGEN T.C.
Hanifen, USMC, Director, Expeditionary
Warfare, PPNAB wows the crowd with his current affairs presentation.
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The evening was presented by
Dennis M. Jones Family
Foundation
written by Tom Walter
LtCol Bolduc understood the great works of the
Foundation. Recruiting has always been one of the
toughest billets in the Marine Corps.
One of the highlights of the evening was the
appearance of Cindy Ballman, widow of Tom
Ballman, a Kirkwood Police Officer who was shot
and killed during a rampage at Kirkwood City Hall in
2008. Ballman was a former Marine and the Marine
Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation awarded his
two children $60,000.00 worth of scholarship bonds.
To quote our local scribe of the St. Louis Post
Dispatch, Cindy told the audience how much those
scholarship bonds meant not only in terms of financial security, but knowing that she and her kids are
part of the Marine Corps family.
Long time communications expert and committee
member, Dan Werner, once again showed a stirring
slide presentation, while his daughter Kelley sang
two striking songs. Dan’s show has always attracted
many fans with his talent.
There were two of our greatest heroes in attendance, Maj Gen James Livingston and Lt Brian
Thacker, Medal of Honor recipients, who delighted
the audience with their stories.
Ms Lindsey Walter, substituting for her
father as award presenter, presents the
Globe & Anchor Award to Thomas
Tenholder. Tom is one of the founders
of St. Louis’ 29 fundraisers.
Mr, Thomas J. Tenholder, 2011
Globe & Anchor Award Winner
and CEO of Tenholder Properties
and Mrs. Tenholder.
ST LOUIS GALA....Continued from page 12
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In all, the evening was filled with outstanding
speakers, as Lindsay Walter subbed for her ill father.
Mostly, the evening was dedicated to helping those
who served.
The committee whose most important members;
Judy Braun, Cindy Luepke, Mike Ryan and MGySgt
James Rowe, USMC (Ret) were given high praise by
those in attendance for what seemed a perfect affair
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from start to finish supporting our service members
and Law Enforcement community.
Also in attendance were Maj Gen and Mrs. Jerry
Humble, USMC Ret. Maj Gen Humble has also been
a part of the almost 30 years of Marine Corp fund
raising in St. Louis.
The Marine Corps Law-Enforcement Foundation Gratefully Express its Appreciation To:
Dennis M Jones Family Foundation
The Boeing Company
Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Tenholder
Mr. & Mrs. James McAtee
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Walter
Thomas C. Rich, P.C.
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Keesling
Wells Fargo Advisors
Master of Ceremonies Randy Jackson
looks on as MGYSGT Jame Rowe, USMC
(Ret) presents Cindy Ballman an award.
Cindy is the wife of Tom Ballman who was
killed in the line of duty in Kirkwood, MO
Lindsay Walter presents two time Silver
Star recipient LTCOL George Bolduc,
USMC (Ret) with the Commandant’s
Leadership award. George is 1 of the 4
original members of the 1978 Marine
Corps Committee.
Bommarito West County
Concord Village Lions
Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Galli
Mr. & Mrs. David Hallo
Mr. James Lang, Jr.
Fred Weber, Inc.
Thomas Irwin
THF in Conjunction with the Staenberg Family
Mrs. Lindsay Walter presents Earle
Leadlove, Esq. with the Semper Fidelis
Award. Earle is an original member of the
St. Louis fund raiser.
Left to Right, Mrs.
Patricia Werner, Ms.
Shelly Spence and Ms
Kelly Werner.
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Grubbs. Ron is the
former station manager for radio station
KMOX and now runs the Top Sports
Channel in St. Louis.
Left: MOH Recipient, MajGen Jim Livingston, USMC
(Ret) addresses the audience, everyone loves his stories.
Right: MOH Recipient, 1st Lt. Brian Thacker, US Army
speaks to the Gala crowd.
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ST LOUIS GALA....
L-R, MAJGEN Timothy C. Hanifen,
USMC, Director, Expeditionary Warfare,
OPNAV and Gary Keesling, Sr. Vice
President, Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc, one
of the major sponsors of the Gala.
L-R, Medal of Honor recipient, MAJGEN
James Livingston, USMC (Ret) has his
photo taken with Randy Jackson from
Boeing Co. Randy has been the MC for
the past 5 years for the Gala. He is
accompanied by his dearest friend, the
beautiful Ms Mina Trinh.
L-R, Mrs. Margaret Humble, MAJGEN
Jerry Humble, USMC (Ret) and Tim
Noonan, Boeing Co. one of the sponsors of
the Gala.
Mr. Timothy Noonan and his beautiful
spouse, Julie. Tim is the Vice President,
Boeing Energy, Boeing Co. one of the
Gala’s major sponsors.
Cindy Ballman’s two children were recipients of MC-LEF scholarships. Cindy is
joined by David Sandbach who entertained
the audience with great bagpipe music.
L-R, LTCOL Stephen VanRiper, CO of
3Bn 24 Marines, Brian Haveney, Jim
McAtee, Pat McAtee
L-R, Nicolas Lynch, Anne Tenholder,
MAJGEN Hanifen, USMC, Mike
Tenholder and Honoree Tom Tenholder
Committee members, Wiliam Riley, (R),
Judy Braun (center), The one person who
makes everything work, and Mrs. Ali
Riley (L).
Earle B. Leadlove, Esq., The Semper
Fidelis Award recipient and Mr. and Mrs
Ernie Dohalk, all are original committee
members of the St. Louis fund raiser.
RIGHT:
(L-R),Lindsay Walter, Lindsay’s fiancee
Eric Meyer, Mary Clare Walter and
Michael Kennedy
LEFT:
(L-R), John McGarry, Joseph Cronin,
Lonnie Parrish, Robert Shinn, Brett
Johnson, Patrick Budds
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General Jim Jones, MC-LEF Director
Speaks at the National Press Club, Washington, D.C.
Jones speaking
General Jim Jones, former United States National Security Advisor
for the Obama administration addressed the National Press Club at a
luncheon on Monday, May 16. He spoke on the strategic imperatives
of the changing Middle East including Iran, Egypt, Israel, Palestine
and Northern Africa.
General Jones served as the 32nd Commandant of the U.S. Marine
Corps and Supreme Allied Commander in Europe before joining the
Obama administration as National Security Advisor. He resigned that
post in November 2010.
After the address a question and answer session followed.
MC-LEF member Col Paul Kleeper (L) joins Major Robb
Sucher, USMC, Director, Commandant’s staff group and
Col Reiman, USMC from the office of Legislative Affairs.
Photos were taken by
Professional Photographer, Sean Kelley
MGySgt Brennett Ford, USMC and GySgt Tasha Lowe,
USMC from the Office of the Commandant join Lou
Piantadosi (c) and Col Walt Ford, USMC (Ret) Executive
Editor of Leatherneck magazine. Seated is Col Paul Klepper,
USMC (Ret) of Klepper Associates.
MC-LEF Presents
$30,000.00 Educational Bond to
Gabriella Rice,
Young Daughter of Sgt. and Mrs. Rice
LtCol. T. Nunnink, USMC , The Inspector/Instructor
for the 4th Recon Bn. at San Antonio, Texas presents a
$30,000.00 educational bond to Mrs. Rice for her
daughter Gabriella.
Sgt. Rice drowned in a training accident when the
AAV he was in sunk while transiting Del Mar boat basin
at Camp Pendleton, CA. Sgt. Rice was assigned to the
AAV school as an instructor.
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MC-LEF PRESENTS
$60,000 IN BONDS
$60,000 in Bonds was presented to Heather
Bury, the widow of Sergeant Brandon Bury,
USMC who gave his life at Helmand Province,
Afghanistan.
Pictured on the right are: Heather Bury with
sons, Cole and Cade. Representing the foundation is Colonel Bob Coates, USMC (Ret) and
Major Brian Fuller,
USMC.
The photo bottom
right, shows Cole
and Cade Bury as
they browse through
their new books provided by Robert Kil,
famous, western
artist.
THANK
YOU FOR YOUR
SUPPORT...
The Marine Corps-Law Enforcemant Foundation
is thankful for your commitment and
support of it’s 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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FAREWELL
TO
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SUPER STALLIONS
FOUNDATION HELPS
MCJROTC UNIT
Marine aviator retired LtGen
Fred McCorkle speaks about
the importance of the CH-53
Super Stallion at the Marine
Corps Air Facility aboard
Quantico Marine Corps base.
The aircraft will be used by the
regular Marine fleet starting
next week. The first 53s came
to Quantico in 1967 and will be
temporarily replaced with the
46s until 2013 when HMX-1
will receive the first of its V-22
Osprey aircraft.
Thanks
TO OUR MANY
VOLUNTEERS
YOU ARE MAKING A
The MC-LEF aids Lynn (MA) Marine Corps Junior ROTC unit to participate in the
2011 National Drill Team competition in Florida. Foundation member Ed
Fitzgerald presented a check to members of the unit during a visit to the high school
on March 15, 2011. Joining in the event was Tom Lyons, President, Semper Fedelis
Society of greater Boston who also made a contribution. Shown L to R are Tom,
Corinthia Blanco, Michelle Angel, Josselyn Hernandez, Ed Fitzgerald, Charles
Santamaria, and Xavier Rosa.
DIFFERENCE
IN THE
LIFE OF A CHILD
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CHICAGO DINNER
O
By Pat Haynes
n June 8th, Chicago MC-LEF held its 6th annual dinner at the prestigious Chicago Club. Mr Ken Boyd spoke of
his son Christopher (C.J.), killed in October of 2010 in
Afghanistan. Mr Boyd thanked MC-LEF for providing his
family the comfort during their time of need. He stressed
what a difference MC-LEF meant to C.J.’s widow and his
18 month old twin boys. An extremely moving and emotional account.
Our Military guest of honor was Gen Joseph “FIGHTMr. and Mrs. Pat Haynes (L) are shown with the
ING JOE” Dunford, the Assistant Commandant of the
Military Guest of Honor, Gen Joseph Dunford,
Marine Corps. Gen Dunford spoke extemporaneously on
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps and
the state of the Marine Corps, the sacrifices that families
his wife.
are making, and the positive reinforcement that MC-LEF
makes to our warriors and their families. It will be long
remembered in Chicago. The evening was so emotional that at the end of the event a guest presented a check
for $60,000 to Mrs. Boyd for MC-LEF. Truly remarkable.
The Air Wing was well represented by senior active duty and reserve officers. Chicago’s own 2/24 was in
attendance with their Color Guard participating. Bing West the accomplished writer and Marine veteran and
LtGen D’Wayne Gray (former FMFPAC) made it in from the east coast. Two of the Viet Nam era PHROG
drivers were in attendance. The most notable was federal judge “Pat” Donavan, recipient of 2 Navy
Crosses, Silver Star, DFC, Bronze Star and numerous Air Medals. Rick Leventhal, war correspondent for
FOX News acted as our M.C.
All in all a very successful evening with over $600,000 in donations. There will be 20 children who will
benefit from the evening in the “City with Big Shoulders.”
Left:
Pat Haynes (L) and
“Pat” Donovan (R).
Right: Dick Torykian, (L),
with Bing West (R)
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HERE’S
A
“SNEAK PEEK”
AT LA N TI C C IT Y
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AT SOME PHOTOS TAKEN OF THE ANNUAL
G&ala
GOLF EVENT
See the next issue for complete coverage....
Congratulations
to the entire MC-LEF
Gala and Golf Committee
for a great weekend!
AC Co-Chairmen Mike Fedorko (L) and
Mike DiFrancesco (R) are enjoying a
photo op with General “Spider" Nyland,
USMC
(Ret)
former
Assistant
Commandant of the Marine Corps.
LEFT: Two hard working AC committee
members Paul Marrandino and Joe
Looker both Marine veterans and long
time buddies look like they are enjoying
seeing one another at the gala. They
have been known to always have a good
time!
Stan Fayer, LtGen Fred McCorkle USMC
(Ret) and Lou Piantadosi enjoying
camaraderie.
On the far right is a member of the Atlantic
City committee and official photographer for
all AC events, Stan Fayer standing next to his
wife, Marysol Fayer. On the left is their son
Eugene Fayer and his wife Ellen. The Fayers
look like they are enjoying the evening.
Denise “D” Parisi and Lou
Piantadosi relax at the Bally
Hotel bar as they wait for
friends to arrive.
What a trio! Co-Chairman Mike
Fedorko congratulates MGySgt Jay
Renwick, USMCR, secretary of MCLEF and committee member Marco
“Polo” for a successful gala event.
Joe Looker seated in the center and part
of the golf committee take a break for a
photo op. Left to right, seated are: Bob
Wall, Joe Looker, Ed Hansberry
Standing: Ike Rucker, Charles Fields and
MarioSilvestrini.
RIGHT: L-R, Dr. Francis Michelini,
Lucia Michelini, Karen Foster and
Jeff Foster, USMC (Ret) enjoying
themselves at the Atlantic City Gala.
LEFT: Annual AC attendees: Ro and John
Conover have a satisfied "I just finished eating
the main course" smile and are preparing to
dig into the dessert. The outstanding menu
prepared by the Bally staff was superb!
Jon Cavaiani (MOH), Terry Rielly,
Howie Peterman, Jack Cummings.
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BRIGHT UNIFORMS AND BRASSES PERK UP A STAGE °
ALLEN KOZINN
NEW YORK TIMES
The final installment of the New
York Philharmonic's Summertime
Classics series coincided with
Independence Day weekend, and
Bramwell Tovey, the British conductor
who oversees these concerts and introduces the music with amusing commentary, was on hand to apologize (a
couple of times) on behalf of his countrymen.
He may have overcompensated a
bit. It would have been difficult to put
together a program more fully steeped
in Americana and patriotism than the
one Mr. Tovey led at Avery Fisher Hall
United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps shared Avery Fisher on Saturday evening. It had it all:
Hall with the New York Philharmonic in a Summertime Classics concert.
Broadway tunes, Gershwin, Copland
and Sousa, and performances by the United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, which had the stage to itself
for most of the second half. Along the way there was a brief ceremony
A FOURTH OF JULY AS
during which a handful of the Marine musicians received promotions, and
AMERICAN AS
veterans and audience rnembers currently serving were selected to stand
GERSHWIN AND SOUSA.
during a medley of themes representing various branches of the armed
forces.
Mr. Tovey began with "Salute Broadway," a frothy suite assembled by Andre Kostelanetz and arranged by
Robert Russell Bennett, packed with music by Cole Porter (from "Kiss Me Kate"), Richard Rodgers ("South
Pacific") and Frederick Lowe ("My Fair Lady"). The orchestra played with energy, but not much warmth, and
sounded slightly shrill in the more ebullient passages.
Perhaps that was to do with an unfortunate chemistry between Bennett's orchestrations and the hall's
acoustics: "Catfish Row," Gershwin's own suite of "Porgy and Bess" highlights, sounded decidedly better,
with a sweet-toned solo violin rendering of "Summertime," by Michelle Kim, the orchestra's assistant concertmaster, as the clear highlight.
Maj. Brian Dix, who was as chatty as Mr. Tovey, opened the Marines' section of the program with his own
"Tour of Duty," a colorful, sparkling piece that made the most of the ensemble's expansive percussion section
but also gave the brasses plenty of shapely melody. Brass and percussion arrangements of sections from
Copland's "Appalachian Spring" and Leroy Anderson's "Fiddle-Faddle" worked surprisingly well, and were
given polished, high-energy performances, as were a set of jazzy variations on "Reveille" and Sousa's "Semper
Fidelis," the corps' official march, though Jule Styne's "Don't Rain on My Parade" seemed slightly rag-tag.
With the Philharmonic and the Marine musicians sharing the stage Mr. Tovey led Sousa's "Washington
Post" and the major's own "Birth of a Drum Corps" Major Dix also conducted his own arrangement of Stephen
Bulla's "Armed Forces Medley." For encores each conductor offered an account of Sousa's "Stars and Stripes
Forever." Mr. Tovey's was fairly straight-forward, Major Dix's faster, brighter and more assertive, with, some
odd touches, not least are reassignment of the piccolo line to pitched percussion. The combined ensemble
played both versions with spirit and vigor.
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Family and Friends Continue to Run
The family and friends of the late 2nd Lt Ian T. McVey, USMC continue to run as a group in loving memory
of their son, brother and friend. Each year the runners participate in the annual Marine Corps - Law Enforcement
- Boston Marine Corps Honor Run. During the 2011 event the group raised over $1400 for the foundation which
established the Lt Ian T. McVey Memorial Scholarship. The McVey's stated, "We feel that the United States
Marine Corps is still a part of our family and always will be." Ian's brother Evan also plans to join the Marine
Corps. He recently graduated Roger Williams University. Pictured above are, second row, 2nd from left, Ian's
mother, Anastasia; third row, 2nd from left brother Evan; 4th is brother Jeff, and last on the right is Ian's father,
John McVey. Brooklyn, the dog, also always joins in the 5K race. Many of the runners are teachers from the
River School where Lt McVey was a student.
MC-LEF BOND PRESENTATION
to the families of LTCOL CARAZO and MAJ WEIS
Major Jim Weis, USMC and
LtCol Mario Carazo, USMC
gave their lives 22 Jul 2010
when their helicopter was
struck down by small arms fire
at Trek-Nawa, Afghanistan. In
the photo above are: Back
Row, L-R, presenters, Colonel
Patrick O’Donogue, USMC
(Ret), Colonel Robert Coates,
USMC (Ret), Front Row, Left,
Mrs. Mae Weis with Justin and
Ryan, widow and sons of
Major James Weis, USMC ,
Right, Mrs. Jennifer Carazo
with Mario and Milla, widow
and children of LtCol Mario
D. Carazo, USMC.
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Former US Marine Shares
His Success with Foundation
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and Chief Executive Officer, The Computer
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Mr. Danieli began his career in data processing
while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during the
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TCM in 1980 to serve the IT and IS staffing
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• PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT •
Please pass on to those that may have served in Vietnam...
Last year, the VA added three more diseases: Parkinson’s,
Ischemic heart disease, and B-cell lukemia to the 12 other ailments and disorders it automatically considers to be serviceconnected for the more than 2 million vets who may have been
exposed to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam.
The VA is granting disability compensation to any veteran who
suffers from any of these ailments or to the widows of veterans
who may have died of them even if the veteran spent only one
day in Vietnam.
Other diseases linked to Agent Orange include: Hodgkin’s disPage 22
ease, type 2 diabetes, Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, prostate
cancer, and respiratory concerns.
For a full list of the diseases that may qualify a Vietnam veteran (or that veteran’s spouse or widow) for disability compensation and VA health care, go to:
www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/diseases.asp.
NOTE: Thousands of veterans who served in Korea from
April 1968 through July 1969 may have been exposed to the
same types of toxic defoliants used in Vietnam. They may
also qualfiy for disability compensation.
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Making Opportunities
by John Danieli
Opportunities sometimes happen at the oddest times - but whenever they happen, you have to make them your own.
At the time I graduated from Pace, the War was on in Vietnam, and
John Danieli
I enlisted in the Marines. This was 1966, I was assigned to be a gunner on a helicopter. As it turns out, on my way to Parris Island for
Danieli is president and
training, I bumped into somebody I knew from Pace. He was a lieuchief executive officer of
tenant, and I'm sorry, I no longer remember his name. When I told
the Computer Merchant,
him what my assignment was, he told me the losses for gunners
Ltd., a company he founded in 1980 to serve the
were very high. He suggested that I test for a new program that the
temporary information
Marine Corps was introducing called computer programming.
technology staffing needs
Well, I took the test and passed and got into the program. I wound
of businesses, governup going to IBM training and then worked at the Pentagon writing war
ment agencies, and educational institutions. This
games for the duration of my duty.
June Danieli received the
From serving in the Marine Corps, two important things happened
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in my life. I made many contacts in business and began my first
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career, working for IBM.
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Later on, I made another opportunity for myself - at probably the
Compter Merchant, Ltd.,
worst time in the world to do it. This was 1980, IBM decided to unbunwas ranked as one of the
dle its products and software; the company no longer had an interest
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panies in 2005 by
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what they focus on today. This gave me the idea to create a business
that would support the services that IBM no longer wanted to support,
namely programming and software support. Can you imagine? Interest rates were at 26 percent
for borrowing money then. To create a small business at that time, with no money, meant you
were struggling to keep your head above water.
But my wife Cheryl and I quit our jobs and we started a company together. It was a struggle
for a while. The first three years, I held a number of other jobs. In the morning I would get up and
teach a class, then would go out and meet executives to sell our services. I met them at one of
the hotels in town because I could not afford an office at the time. In the afternoon I would network and try to get consultants to work for me. And then in the evening I would teach classes
again (seven days a week, routinely).
Cheryl was running the finance part, doing the billing and so on. We ran the business over a
garage. In the summertime, it was about 115 degrees in there. We’d be in our shorts and when
I visited customers, I’d jump into a business suit to meet them. I remember we used to divide up
the money at the end of the month, and sometimes we had enough to buy a pizza.
And today? Today, we have close to 2,000 people working for us. We’re a $130 million company, one of the top privately held staffing and solutions firms in the country.
Opportunities will often happen at the oddest times. But you have to believe in yourself and
take the opportunities and make them your own.
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dress
Funeral
Sisters Eden Balduf, left, age 3, and Stephanie Balduf, 5. wear Marine Corps-inspired uniforms during the
June 15 burial ceremony for their father, Sgt. Kevin Balduf, at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
Balduf was killed May 12 by a rogue Afghan policeman who fired on a group of Marines and Afghans sitting down to dinner in Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand province, Afghanistan. Lt. Col. Benjamin Palmer
was also killed in the incident.
The Marines were advisers with II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) Headquarters Group. The shooter
was apprehended and the incident remains under investigation.
Reprinted from the Marine Corps Times
SCHOLARSHIP BONDS
PRESENTED TO WIDOW &
CHILDREN OF CPL BOYD, USMC
L-R: LTCOL Warren Driggers, USMC (Ret) former Executive Officer 2D
BN/4th Marines, LTCOL William Driggers, USMC, Commanding Officer 2D
BN/4th Marines, COL Robert J. Coates, USMC (Ret), GYSGT Dan Liesik,
USMC (Ret), Family Readiness Officer 2D BN/4th Marines. FRONT ROW: ,
Jack and Evan, sons of CPL and Danielle Boyd with their mother, Danielle
Boyd.
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MC-LEF provided $60,000 to the
children of Danielle and Cpl
Christopher Boyd. Cpl Boyd was killed
in action on 19 August 2010 in
Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He
served with 2nd Bn 4th Marines, 1st
MarDiv.
Col Bob Coates, USMC (Ret) with
members of 2nd Bn 4th Marines presented the bonds to Mrs. Boyd. The
scholarship bonds were funded by and
designated as the Grosvenor Capital
Management Special Scholarships.
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CFC # 10507
IRS 501 (c)3 • 22-335-7410
www.mc-lef.org
Dear Mrs. Falkenhan,
Our Board and Members were deeply saddened to learn of the
loss of your loved one, Emergency Service Specialist Mark
Falkenhan while on active duty with the United States Secret
Service. Though no words will ever be adequate, may it bring you
comfort to know that his bravery and service to the USSS is deeply
respected. To show our appreciation and respect for that service,
our Foundation is honored to enclose twelve U.S. Treasury bonds
(a total maturity value of $60,000) for Christian Falkenhan &
Garrett Falkenhan.
Each bond has been issued in your children's names with you
as custodian. When they mature, the funds will help offset the cost of
your children's college educations. These scholarships have been
funded through the compassion and caring of one of our donors, Mr.
Brian Stafford and designated as the Director Mark Sullivan, USSS
Special Scholarships.
We hope and pray your family and you are comforted by many
wonderful memories of Mark Falkenhan, USSS and that the support
of loved ones and the passing of time will help heal your hearts and
ease your minds. The blessings of many grateful Americans are with
you for peace, health and happiness in the years to come.
Most respectfully,
Richard P. Torykian, Sr.
Founding Director and Vice Chairman
Above: L-R, Director Mark Sullivan,
US Secret Service presents US
Treasury Bonds (a total maturity
value of $60,000) to Christian (R)
and Garret Falkenhan standing in
front of his mother Gladys
Falkenhan. Bonds were designated
“The Mark Sullivan,
USSS Special Scholarships.”
Mark Falkenhan, Emergency Service
Specialist was on active duty
with the USSS.
10 Rockerfeller Plaza • Suite 1007 • New York, NY 10020 • Phone: 1-212-332-2980 • Fax: 1-212-332-2998
U .S . S E CR ET S ER VI C E, NE W AR K F I EL D OF FI CE
HO ST S SC HO L AR SH I P P RE S EN TA T IO N
L-R, Jacob Christine, Sara Fitch, Col. Peter O'Hagan, List Fitch, A.T. Smith,
Taryn Fitch, Peter Hass
Lisa Fitch, the widow of Secret Service
Resident Agent in Charge Jamie Fitch, who
passed away last year, traveled to Morristown,
NJ with her two daughters, Sara and Taryn, to
meet with Mr. Peter Hass and Col. Peter
O'Hagan, of the Marine Corps-Law
Enforcement Foundation, in the Secret
Service's Newark Field Office. Sara and Taryn,
both attending college in Ohio this year each
received a cash donation of $20,000 from the
MC-LEF. On hand to show their support and
appreciation from the U.S. Secret Service for
the MC-LEF's efforts were Jacob Christine,
Special Agent in Charge, Newark Field Office
and Assistant Director A. T. Smith.
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New York Gala:
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A CLASSY AFFAIR
At the burial of U.S. Marine Staff
Sgt. Marcus A. Golcynski, his 8-yearold son Christian, choking back tears,
stepped forward to receive the folded
American flag in honor of his father's
service.
The expression of heartbreak on his
young face was captured in a photo
and has become a powerful symbol of
the sacrifice made by our troops and
their families for our freedom.
"I see courage and strength. I see
pride," Heather Golcynski said when
she looks at her son in the 2007 iconic
photo. "His Dad was his hero."
Marc Golcynski, 30, was killed by
enemy fire on March 27, 2007 while
on foot patrol in al Anbar province, a
week before he was to return home
from his second tour in Iraq, a duty for
which he volunteered. He was a
Marine Reservist for 12 years assigned
to the Marine Forces Reserve's Third
Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment,
Fourth Marine Division in Nashville,
Tennessee. Heather Golcynski was the
guest speaker at the 16th annual
Marine Corps-Law Enforcement
Foundation Gala at the WaldorfAstoria in New York last March and
talked about Marc's deep commitment to
his family, his country, and the Corps.
"Marc wasn't just a Marine, he was
an extraordinary Marine," Heather
said. "He was my best friend. He
would light up a room."
The young widow says she finds
comfort when she looks at her son
Christian and sees Marc reflected in
him.
The soft-spoken Heather also shared
her thoughts about Christian, now 11
years old, as he stood proudly at his
mother's side.
She and Marc want their son to have
love of country and respect for all
those who defend it.
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AND A
By Pat Milton
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BIG SUCCESS
Special Thanks to Mrs. Heather Golcznski
and her son Christian Golcznski for an
inspiring presentation of the unknown trials and obstacles she had to overcome
after losing SSgt. Marcus Golcznski,
USMC who was killed on March 27th
2007 in Fallujah, Iraq.
"I hope that Christian will follow in
his Dad's footsteps," she said. "He is
going to change the world some day.
He is awesome."
She thanked the Marine Corps-Law
Enforcement Foundation for its
tremendous support in Christian's
future in the $30,000 scholarship bond
they gave him for his education as a
surviving child of a Marine killed in
action.
"This Foundation is made up of the
most amazing people I have ever
known," she told the dinner guests.
"They stepped up and stepped up big."
Her remarks drew a standing ovation from among the more than 600
distinguished guests at the black-tie
affair including numerous dignitaries
such as four-star Generals James L.
Jones, former National Security
Advisor to President Barack Obama,
and Peter Pace, former Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff, both USMC
retired, Rep. Peter King (RN.Y.), U.S.
Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan
and
five
recipients
of
the
Congressional Medal of Honor.
Left, General Jim Jones, USMC (Ret)
looks on as the 35th Commandant,
General Jim Amos, USMC presents The
Commandant’s Leadership Award to
Thomas J. Donohue, President and CEO,
US Chamber of Commerce.
Thomas J. Donahue, president and
CEO of the U.S. Chamber of
Commerce was honored with MCLEF's 2011 prestigious Commandant's
Leadership Award.
"It is an honor to be recognized by
MC-LEF, and I am humbled to be
among so many men and women who
have served our nation with honor and
courage," Tom Donohue said. "The
leadership that MC-LEF demonstrates
in helping Marine Corps and federal
law enforcement families is invaluable."
"I cannot think of a more important
mission than educating the children of
our fallen heroes and giving our support to those who have sacrificed their
lives to protect our freedoms," he said.
In presenting the award, General
Jones noted Donahue's inspiring leadership skills and his enormous support
for the men and women in uniform and
their families as well as for his own
people.
"In the Marine Corps, leadership is
something we hold dear," Jones said.
NY GALA......Continued from page 26
"Tom Donahue realizes leadership
is not just telling people what to do, but
taking care of people."
"He is a special leader," Jones said.
Since taking over as head of the U. S.
Chamber of Commerce in 1997,
Donahue has built it into a political
powerhouse with expanding influence
around the globe. He is known for
aggressively advancing a competitiveness agenda that includes doubling
U.S. exports in five years, strengthening capital markets and forging a
national energy strategy.
Donahue is also a generous MCLEF contributor. He was so moved by
work of the Foundation, underscored
at the evening's Gala, that he took out
his check book and wrote a significant
check for the Foundation right after the
dinner.
"We are grateful for Tom's enthusiastic support," said Richard P.
Torykian, Sr., MC-LEF co-founder
and vice-chairman.
"He never shows he had a bad day,"
Torykian said. "No matter how difficult his obstacles may be he always
presses onward, and always enthusiastically."
The New York MC-LEF gala raised
more than $900,000.00 net income earmarked for educational bonds for the
children of Marines and federal law
enforcement agents killed in the line of
duty and for financial assistance for
disabled children of marines.
"The Gala was a magnificent success," said Torykian, the dinner cochair. "It's so great that the American
people support the families of the
Fallen through our Foundation even
despite a bad economy."
Since MC-LEF's creation in 1995,
the Foundation has awarded more than
50 million dollars in educational scholarships of more than 2,800 children
whose parent was killed in action,
according to Peter Haas, MC-LEF
president.
Haas noted that 97 cents of every
dollar the Foundation raises is used to
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take care of the sons and daughters of
Marines and law enforcement who put
their lives on the line every day.
At certain points, MC-LEF has
expanded its program and provided
scholarships to surviving children of
other crisis including to the children of
military and civilian personnel who
died in the 9/11 Pentagon attacks and
of Army soldiers and soldiers from
Great Britian who were part of the
Coalition forces killed in the invasion
of Iraq and Afghanistan, according to
Haas.
"It's a sobering thought that we
needed $50 million dollars for the
young children who lost a parent,"
MC-LEF chairman Jim Kallstrom told
the audience. "It is sad that we need more."
"Nothing is more important than
taking care of our young children," he
added. "We stand with them."
General James Amos, the 35th
Commandant of the Marine Corps,
was the military guest of honor at the
esteemed event.
Amos, the first naval aviator to
become Commandant, assumed command of the Marine Corps last year
after
commanding
II
Marine
Expeditionary Force and an aviation
wing in Iraq.
"This is one of the most sacred
things that commandants and senior
leadership want to come to," Amos
told the guests.
"I am here on a mission to say "thank
you" to this MC-LEF organization that
provides scholarships to our children," he
said. "Thank you for all you do."
Amos said there are roughly 20,000
Marines deployed at war in southern
Afghanistan and there is no shortage of
work for the Marine Corps and "We
are honored and privileged to serve,"
he said.
During the festivities, there was a
pause for a moment of silence in
recognition of one of MC-LEF's cofounders, Steven Wallace, who passed
away last October at the age of 68.
Wallace, a former Marine from Los
Angeles, started Pacific Brokerage
Services which grew into one of the
largest discount and on-line brokerage
firms in the country during the 1990s.
His son Jason accepted an award in
honor of his father's long time support
of the Foundation.
To close out the successful event
guests were regaled by a glorious tribute to America by the United States
Marine Drum and Bugle Corps dressed
in their ceremonial red and white uniforms. The D&B consists of 80 active
duty Marines and is officially designated as "The Commandant's Own,"
because of the traditional connection to
the Commandant of the Marine Corps.
"MC-LEF is a one in a million foundation," said Rep. Pete King at the dinner. "They follow the Marine code; no
one is left behind on the battlefield
either those killed or the children of
those killed. It is an honor to be here
with the heart of America."
~Pat Milton is an Investigative Producer for
CBS News, an attorney and author of the book
"In the Blink of an Eye: The FBI Investigation
into TWA Flight 800."
(L) Foundation President
Pete Haas and Foundation
Chairman Jim Kallstrom
(R) present Jason Wallace
with an award that honors
Jason’s
father
Steve
Wallace. Steve passed
away on 11 October, 2010.
Since its founding Steve
served as a Vice Chairman
of MC-LEF. General Jim
Jones, USMC (Ret) is on
the far right.
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NY GALA...Continued from page 27
Good friends traveled from North Carolina to
attend the NY GALA. L-R Linda Matney is next
to her friends MAJGEN. Jack Davis, USMCR
and his lovely wife Palma.
This group of Foundation Directors brought elegance, beauty, class and charm to the N.Y. Gala.
L to R are: Linda and Park Smith, Diane and Jim
Jones, Lynne and Peter Pace.
Foundation Chairman of the Board Jim
Kallstrom stands behind his wife Sue (c) Mark
Sullivan, Director of the U.S. Secret Service is to
Sue's right and to the left is Mrs. Beth Ailes.
Beth’s husband, Roger Ailes is chairman of Fox
Television Station. Judging from the smiles
around the table, a good time was had by all.
The Gala's co-chairs, hostess Mary Lou
and host Dick Torykian take a photo op
at the cocktail reception before the
crowd assembled. Thank you both for a
fun filled evening and warm camaraderie.
Anthony Schoberi who is 94
years young served as a
marine on Okinawa during
WW II enjoys the company of
friend, Foundation President,
Pete Haas. Schoberi and his
family are generous supporters of MC-LEF. He appears
to be having a great time at
the New York Gala.
Joe Murphy, president of Country
Bank, New York City has his photo
taken with the 35th Commandant of
the Marine Corps, General Jim
Amos, USMC. Joe has been a very
generous contributor to the New York
Gala and MC-LEF.
L-R: Maurice Worthy, MW Security Group,
Medal of Honor recipient MajGen. Livingston,
USMC Ret., Tony Miak of MW Security and
retired SgtMajor AI McMichael take a moment
for a photo op prior to dinner. Four great supporters of MC-LEF. They are obviously having a
great time!
Journalist & attorney, Pat Milton
poses with Foundation Vice
Chairman and Co-Chairman of the
New York Gala, Dick Torykian as
he enjoys his cigar
Getting a head start for the evening events
Foundation members gathered at the bar prior to the
Gala: L-R are Pat Caldwell, LtGen Fred Mc Corkle,
Mike DiFraneeso, Lou Piantadosi, Lt Gen Ron
Coleman and Col Fred Milburn.
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NY GALA...Continued from page 28
"IT DOES NOT GET BETTER THAN
THIS" Three beautiful ladies agree to be
photographed prior to onset of the Gala.
On the far right is Bonnie Amos, the First
Lady of the U.S. Marine Corps, her
daughter Jaymie Amos-Nielsen and and
Alisha Murphy, wife of LtCol Murphy,
USMC who recently deployed to
Afghanastan.
MC-LEF's Director of Development Sue
Boulhosa and her husband Mike bring
gifts to the Gala. Sue meets up with her
Foundation assistant Kerry Gutekunst.
Sue with her team coordinated the events
for the Gala. MC-LEF thanks Sue and
her team for a professionally organized
event.
Friends get together at another MC-LEF
gala. L-R, Stasy Jones, wife of Jimmy
Jones, pretty Portia McMichael Darren,
who is employed by New Balance and has
been very generous to MC-LEF, and
another daughter - in - law of General
Jim Jones, Kim Jones, wife of Greg Jones.
Such beautiful smiles brighten the gala.
Pat Caldwell (L) retired agent of the US
Secret Service has his photo taken with
Tomoka Otsuka and Foundation Director,
Agostino von Hassell. Tomoka is Agostino's
assistant. Agostino is a very generous supporter to the Foundation. He absorbed all
costs for this year's New York Gala program.
L-R, Lorill Haynes, with daughter
Chase Haynes, and husband, Punch
Haynes from Chicago are photographed
with selected Brigadier General, COL
George Smith, who currently serves as
the Commandant’s Military Secretary.
George is slated to become CG of 29
Palms.
Noted author Bing West with his attractive
wife Beth join LTGEN F. Libutti,
President/CEO of 3D Global Solutions of
New York, NY. Each Gala guest received a
copy of his latest book, "The Wrong War."
SGTMAJ, AI McMichael, USMC (Ret)
and wife, Rita enjoy themselves awaiting
their dinner. AI and Rita have been
loyal members and generous supporters
to MC-LEF.
L-R, Marine veteran Dominic Monaco and
brother Mario Monaco USMC (Ret) join
HM2 Steve Wallis USN for a photo with
Foundation President Pete Haas.
Joe Bongiovanni, chairman and cofounder of the Semper Fi Community
Task Force of Alabama and LTGEN
Frank Libutti, USMC (Ret) join Lou
Piantadosi for an Italian reunion at the
gala.
This group provided security for the NY
Gala. L-R, Det. John Murtagh, (NYPD)
Michael Galletta, Kevin Obrien, Anthony
Ruta all of the Naval Criminal
Investigative Service and Det. Lenny
Cocco of the NYPD. Thank you gentlemen for being there for the foundation.
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L E T T E R S TO M C - L E F
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS MARINE CORPS LIAISON OFFICE
68901 WISCONSIN AVENUE BUILDING 10 BETHESDA, MD 20889
To: Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation
On behalf of the Marines and Sailors of Wounded
Warrior Regiment I would like to thank you for your generous donation in support of the 6th Annual Wounded
Warrior Birthday Ball on November 11th, 2010. As a result
of your contribution, over 300 Marines, Sailors, and their
guests enjoyed a phenomenal celebration at the Hyatt
Regency, Bethesda.
Your support and dedication to the Wounded Warriors
of the National Naval Medical Center and Walter Reed
Army Medical center is not only greatly appreciated, but is
also a demonstration of your patriotism and is in keeping
with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps.
Again, many thanks to your organization for such generosity!
Respectfully, and Semper Fidelis
Michael A. Wall
10 Rockefeller Plaza • Suite 1007 • New York, NY 10020
Phone: 1-212-332·2980 • Fax: 1-212·332-2998
Dear MC-LEF,
I am writing to express my deep gratitude for the
savings bonds that your organization, the Marine Corps - Law
Enforcement Foundation, so generously gave to my daughter, Leah
Ryan Job. While her college education seems so far away, I am
very thankful to know that these funds will be available to help when
the time comes. It was an honor to have Admiral Smith in our home
to present the bonds to us, as well as to spend time visiting and
sharing a few stories and pictures of my husband, Ryan.
We continue to miss Ryan greatly, and this gesture is a real
encouragement as Leah and I move forward in life together. Thank
you for what you have done for us ... and what you continue to do
for others.
Gratefully,
Kelly L. Job
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To the Staff of
The Marine Corp - Law Enforcement Foundation:
The reason for me to write this letter is to thank your organization for providing such an exceptional service. I was severely injured
in Iraq in 2003 during the initial invasion and parts of my body were
disfigured and looked unsightly. So with having to deal with a physical limitation, I also had to deal with the overall aesthetics of my
body. This was a process that I had to endure since my return. One
of the major disfigurements to my body was to my abdomen. I suffered abdominal compartment syndrome that was repaired with a
skin graph. With this level of trauma, I realized that I would always
be self conscious with the appearance of my abdomen.
Fortunately, I contacted the Marine Corp - Law Enforcement
Foundation and they provided the surgery to repair my abdomen. I
want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for assisting with my
readjustment process. It's because of Americans like you that make
this country worth fighting for. I want to personally thank the following board members for their altruism and countless selfless acts;
Dick Torykian, Pete Haas, Sue Bulhosa and Bill Venezia.
Most importantly, I want to thank and commend Dr. Spero J.
Theodorou. Dr. Theodorou displayed a high level of professionalism
that I have never experienced from another physician since my
return from Iraq. The quality of service that he provided was second
to none. In addition, his colleague Dr. Christopher T. Chia provided
the same quality of service. The both of them collaborated with my
procedure and the results were amazing. At this time, I can honestly say that a piece of me has been repaired both mentally and physically. This was only possible with the help of the Marine Corp - Law
Enforcement Foundation. Thank you and Semper Fidelis!
Sincerely,
Hector L. Delgado, Cpl/USMC Ret.
MC-LEF,
Words cannot describe how thankful I am. You have
helped me so much and I am so grateful for you. I come
from a divorced Catholic family and we definitely struggle,
but my mom was strong and worked 2 and sometime 3
jobs to make sure we had what we needed, but her regret
was that she wasn’t able to save money for my sister,
brother and I to go to school so we three are paying for
our education. Cal Lutheran is my dream school. It has
one of the best Psychology departments I know and will
help me reach my goal of becoming a marriage and family therapist. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for
your generous gift.
I will never forget how you have helped me. I hope it
is alright that I keep in touch and send you updates on my
schooling? Thank you again for your help!
I will not let you down, I promise.
Always,
Melanie D’Agati
3rd ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
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UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE
NEWARK FIELD OFFICE
Pictured (L - R) SA Mike Swangler, SAIC Jacob Christine, Col. Peter 0 'Hagan, ASAIC
Jim Mottola, SA Rich Potere
On June 13, 2011 The Newark Field Office, along with the Employee Recreation Association, held
their 3rd annual golf outing at Royce Brook Golf Club in Hillsborough, NJ. The Marine Corps - Law
Enforcement Foundation was designated as the sole beneficiary of the event. Colonel Peter O'Hagan,
Chief Financial Officer of the foundation attended a ceremony held at the Newark field Office to
accept this year's proceeds of $20,000.00.
The Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation is a charitable, non-profit organization which
has provided over $50 million in scholarship assistance to the children of law enforcement profession-
als and United States Marines who have lost their lives. The foundation has maintained a close relationship with the Secret Service since its inception in 1995, when the foundation provided over
$300,000.00 to the families of the victims of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building
in Oklahoma City.
The Newark Field Office continues to enjoy a very close relationship with Colonel O'Hagan and
the foundation.
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Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation Presents
$60,000 Education Bonds to Children of
Marine Corps Veteran, Detective Carlos Ledesma
Shown to the left is Detective John
Beekmam, Criminal Investigation
Bureau of the Chandler-Arizona
Police Department presenting the
education bonds to Sherry Ledesma,
widow of Carlo and to their two boys
Luciano and Elijio. A thank you letter
from the police departments to the
foundation follows:
March 16,2011
Where Values Make A Difference
Dear MC-LEF,
On behalf of the men and women of the Chandler Police Department, we thank
you for the generous donation made to the children of our fallen officer and Marine
Corps veteran, Detective Carlos Ledesma, by the Marine Corps - Law Enforcement
Foundation. Your generosity will guarantee Carlos's sons, Luciano and Elijio, receive
a college education and free his widow Sherry from having to meet this financial burden in the future. When she and the boys were presented with the scholarships,
Sherry was deeply moved by this gesture and wished to express her heartfelt appreciation.
The Marine Corps and law enforcement share a strong tradition of taking care of
their own. Your organization is a blessing to the families you assist and truly embodies the spirit of "Semper Fidelis."
Sincerely,
Sherry Kiyler Police Chief Detective
Criminal Investigations Bureau
Police Department
250 East Chicago St Chandler AZ 85244-4008
An internationally Accredited Law Enforcement Agency
Serving with Courage, Pride, and Dedication
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MassHousing's Tom Lyons Appointed to VA Committee
on Homeless Veterans
Will advise VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki on the needs and programs for the homeless
BOSTON - May 5, 2011 - MassHousing's Manager of Community
Services Tom Lyons has been appointed to a national advisory committee on
homeless veterans by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki.
Lyons, a Wakefield resident who has been MassHousing's Manager of
Community Services for nine years, was named by Shinseki to the
Department of Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee on Homeless
Veterans. As a committee member, Lyons will provide advice on issues
related to the needs of homeless veterans and assess the effectiveness of VA
policies and programs for homeless veterans.
"I am honored to be appointed by Secretary Eric Shinseki to this very
important committee to end homelessness among our nation's veterans," said
Lyons. " I believe my 30 years experience within the veterans' community
Tom Lyons
at the local and state levels will bring a different and unique perspective to
help end this epidemic of homelessness and return the dignity and respect
that these men and women have earned through their selfless service to America."
Lyons was selected by Governor Deval Patrick and Lt. Governor Timothy Murray to co-chair the Governor's
Veterans Advisory Council Subcommittee on Veterans Housing in 2008. As a result, Lyons was involved in
the creation of MassHousing's A Home for the Brave mortgage program for Massachusetts veterans, which was
announced by the Patrick-Murray administration July 2008.
In January 2011, Lyons was appointed by Governor Patrick to serve on the Board of Directors for the
Chelsea Soldiers Home.
He recently was honored by the University of Massachusetts at Boston with the Robert H. Quinn Award for
Outstanding Community Leadership for his 30 years of work on behalf of veterans and their families.
Lyons, a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War and a South Boston native, spent 10 years as Boston's
Deputy Commissioner for Veterans and seven years as Executive Director of the New England Shelter for
Homeless Veterans before joining MassHousing.
He is a founding member of the committee that created the South Boston Vietnam Veterans Memorial in
1981 and the founder and president of the Boston Semper Fidelis Society, which every November hosts the
nation's largest annual Marine Corps Birthday luncheon and assists with charitable efforts for veterans and their
families.
MC-LEF
COMMITMENT
Supporters of the Marine Corps-L a w E n f o r c e m e n t
F o u n d a t i o n , MCLEF, strongly believe that our nation's
most precious resource is its youth. Since its inception in
February 1995, MC-LEF, through the continuous support of
our donors, has distributed aid with a value of more than
$43,000,000 to eligible children.
This assistance has primarily been rendered to children
of Marines or Federal law enforcement personnel who were
killed on duty or died under extraordinary circumstances
while serving our country at home or abroad. These funds
enable us to provide these children with scholarships for
their higher education.
The recent war in Iraq has certainly illuminated America's
commitment to freedom. We are reminded that freedom is
not free. The price is great. No one knows that better than
the left-behind sons and daughters of America's fallen
heroes.
Ninety-eight percent of all donations received are used to
fund programs for the children we serve and are completely tax deductible. This assistance has had a positive, lifechanging effect on many, many children.
With your support we can continue to encourage the spiritual, moral, intellectual and physical development of children through education.
MCLEF is certified as one of America's Best Charities by
Independent Charities of America.
The Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation is a 501(c)3
charity, IRS tax # 22-3357410, and is also registered to participate in the Combined Federal Campaigns (CFC #10507).
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MARINE CORPS - LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION
Members
General Jim Conway, 34th Commandant of the Marine
Corps, USMC (Ret) and his beautiful wife Annette visit with
the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Joe
Dunford at a reception in the garden of the Home of the
Commandant on the thirtieth of June. Annette recently
returned from New Orleans where she christened the newly
commissioned USS Anchorage, LPD.
On
t he Go. . .
Foundation members have an evening out enjoying the
finest French cuisine Virginia has to offer at the
L'hermitage Bistro
in Occoquan, Virginia. L - R are Mrs Peggy Sterner,
Col Paul Klepper, USMC (Ret) Col Lou Piantadosi
USMC (Ret), Ida Klepper and
Cdr Frank Sterner, USN, (Ret).
On 30 April, 2011 the National Marine Corps
Council held its semi-annual meeting in the MCA
conference room. The NMCC is comprised of more
than 20 Marine Corps Organizations. Pictured
above is (R) Col Walt Ford, USMC (Ret), Executive
Editor of Leatherneck Magazine with Major
General (Sel) David H. Berger, Director
Operations Division, PPO. BGen Berger provided
the council members with an excellent update
involving Marine Corps operations.
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Executive meeting held at the Essex House Jumeirah Hotel and
Resorts. Thank you Foundation Vice Chairman Gary E. Schweikert for
hosting the meeting. On the left are Chairman, Jim Kallstrom and
President Pete Haas. Across the table from L to R: Corporate Counsel
Gerard Griffin, Jr., Esq, Gary Schweikert, Pat" Punch" Haynes and
Dick Torykian.
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Col Mike Lowe, USMC (Ret) and Foundation president Pete Haas
attend the christening of the LPD 23 USS Anchorage in New Orleans,
LA on 14 May 2011. Annette Conway, wife of General Jim Conway,
34th Commandant of the Marine Corps, USMC (Ret) was the sponsor
of the Ancorage and did the honor of christening the ship. Annette
recalled a few years ago seeing the original USS Anchorage when she
waved to her marine son Scott Conway, USMC who was on the
Anchorage leaving on deployment with MARSOC.
Three long time MC-LEF members and retired Marines
enjoy retelling stories of the Corps. L-R, Paul Klepper,
Randy Dashkovitz (wearing his favorite MC-LEF golf hat)
and Don Bjorkllund.
L-R, Mike Ferdorko, Superintendent of Police for the Port Authority
of NY & NJ, Pete Haas, Mike DiFrancesco and Lu Pagano all have
contagious smiles on their faces after enjoying a fine breakfast at the
Waldorf-Astoria before heading home after the New York Gala.
Lou Piantadosi meets with the casualty assistance team of
Headquarters Marine Corps, located at Quantico, VA to
work on the smooth transition of info from casualty branch
to MC-LEF. (L-R) Lou Piantadosi, Walt Baines, Tammy
McFadden and head of the Military Personnel Services
Branch, Bob Wagner.
LtGen. Fred McCorkle, Kathy McCorkle have their picture taken
with LtGen John Wissler, USMC, who serves as the Deputy
Commandant for Programs and Resources at the Marine
Family Garden prior to the SgtMajor of the Marine Corps' parade
on the 5th of August,
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Letters...
From The Children Of
Our Country’s Heroes
Dear Foundation,
I want to report that I graduated from
Assumption College last month and got accepted to
Graduate school at Assumption. I will be putting
school off till the spring as I help my mother
fight breast cancer.
I want to thank you for making my graduation
possible. I would not have been able to attend
Assumption without your great support.
Thank you so much!
Warmest Regards,
Sarah
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To Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation:
Fortunately, I haw had another successful year at
Emerson College and with only one more year to go I
need to learn as much as I can while I still have the
opportunity. Both semesters I worked hard enough to
make Emerson's Dean's List with a 3.7 GPA. Hopefully I
will be able to maintain that distinction this coming Fall
semester as I finish all my requirements for both my
major, Theatre Education, and my recently acquired
minor, Hearing and Deafness. Come the Spring semester I will be student teaching in order to get my licensure
in time for graduation. Obviously I am having a wonderful time at my school and although I look forward to graduation next year, I must admit I wish I had more time to
experience everything the college has to offer. With all
my activities and classes I barely have time for myself
sometimes but at the end of the year it's always well
worth the hard work. I cannot thank you enough for the
generosity of the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement
Foundation these past years. It is because of my supporters that I am able to take part in all the events that I
do on campus and it does not go unnoticed or unappreciated. I hope that once I graduate and begin my career
that everyone will see how important all their support has
been to not only me but also my work with young students as well as the acts. Thank you again for helping
me to complete another successful year and I hope that
with a continued scholarship from the Foundation, my
Senior year will be the perfect jumping-off point for my
career in education.
Best wishes to you,
Maura
Emerson College Class of 2012
Dear Marine MC-LEF Members,
On behalf of my family and myself, I would like to thank you
formally for your generous gift towards my studies at The
College of William and Mary. It means so much to me to
have gained the support of not only the admissions staff at
William and Mary, but also from the prestigious Marine
Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation. This scholarship has
certainly eased the burden of the expense of college I will be
experiencing in the next four years.
I am so grateful for originations like your own that are dedicated to education, something I am so passionate about. As
I explore and discover in college, I will certainly uphold your
mission statement, becoming both intellectually and physically more developed. I can't wait to be able to step foot into
the world and give back to our country, as it has already
given so much to me. I have built a strong character during
the first 18 years of my life and now strive to give back to
those around me. I am so lucky to be a part of the greatest
country in the world and will strive to add to our country's
legacy as so many have before me.
Once again I would like to thank you in the Marine CorpsLaw Enforcement Foundation for this scholarship. From all
that I have heard from my grandfather and others around
me, your organization is second to none and is supported by
many amazing people. It's humbling to have a connection to
an organization as incredible as your own and to understand
how lucky I and many others in our country are due to your
organization.
Thank You and Best Regards,
Ryan
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MC-LEF PRESENTS
$30,000 IN EDUCATIONAL BONDS
TO HOLLOWAY FAMILY
LtGen Frank Libutti, USMC (Ret) representing the
Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation presents
$30,000.00 in educational bonds to Maggie, widow of
Corporal James Steven Holloway on behalf of their
young daughter, Abigail.
“Jimmy,” a native of Oglethorpe County, Georgia
died on April 26, 2009. He entered the United States
Marine Corps in 2005 and served one tour of duty in Iraq.
He served a total of four years and one month in the
Marine Corps. He was assigned to the 3rd Assault
Amphibian, Bn, 1st Mar Div, of Camp Pendleton.
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NORTH JERSEY
GOLF EVENT 2011
By Col Dick Walters, USMC (Ret)
Photos by Warren Westura
After a rain delay of 10 weeks the 16th Annual MC-LEF
Foundation, North Jersey Golf event was held on July 28th
at the Picatinny Golf Course.
Seventy-one golfers enjoyed the Jersey sunshine, on the
well manicured golf course in Morris County. In addition
to the golfers 24 more helpers and guests attended the
awards and raffle dinner held at the base club.
This year's event was dedicated to the memory of
Colonel Joe Molitoris, a long time supporter of this event
since it's inception, who passed away in January. Joe's son
Tom and his daughter Patty, Lt. Colonel USMC (Ret)
helped to make this event successful through their participation and generous financial support.
At morning colors, 3 Marines, from the I and I staff of
G-2-25, stationed at Picatinny Arsenal, raised the colors on
the golf course flag pole with typical Marine Corps pomp
and ceremony.
Prior to the flag raising, Colonel Dick Walters USMC
(Ret) read the original request from Captain R. M. Cook,
C.O. G-3-26, for a Silver Star Medal to Sergeant Jim
Salerno, during the Iwo Jima campaign in 1945. Jim and
his family have been ardent supporters of all North Jersey
Events for many years. Colonel Walters also presented Jim
with a miniature K-Bar as a token of the organization's
esteem for his accomplishment on that volcanic island, way
back in 1945.
Other awards presented during the evening dinner are as
follows:
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Longest Drive on Hole # 1-Andrew Molitoris (Grandson
of Joe) Closest to the pin on hole #2-Dick Walters
TEAM AWARDS
3rd Best Score (60) - Ben Cascio, Wendell Maki,
Ron Bibbo and Chris Cioppa
2nd Best Score (60)* - Jim Salerno Jr., Greg Salerno,
Mike Salerno and Jim Salerno III
*matching of cards
1st Best Score (57) - Andrew Molitoris, Kyle Molitoris,
Shane Edwards and Kyle Zuccheri;
(Each member of the winning team received the traditional USMC Pewter Bowl inscribed with the event date.)
“The Team” L-R, Joe Garvey, Herman Alstede, Nick Ciampo,
Jeff Sims, Dick Walters, Angelo Oliva, Al Lies, Tom Molitoris.
Patty Molitoris
The auction held after dinner featured some of Colonel
Charles Waterhouse prints. The one belonging to Colonel
Joe Molitoris was offered for auction by his family.
As we know and understand events, such as this just
doesn't happen; they happen because of a hard working
group of dedicated volunteers. Our event was fortunate to
have the help of many, however there was a corps of key
assistants to the General Chairman that did yeoman's work
and they were:
Nick Ciampo, Angelo Oliva, Hermann Alstede, Joe
Garvey, Tommy Molitoris and Al Lies.
A "Well Done to all our volunteers and participants, who
made this golf event a success.
Above: L-R, Dick Walters, Jim
Salerno, Sr. (94 years young Silver Star Iwo Jima 1945)
Left: Sgt Singer, Sgt Batista, Sgt
Sanchez. All G/2/25 USMCR
The patriots
honor
“old glory”
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NORTH
JERSEY
GOLF
EVENT
2011. . .
Continued from
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Registration Table with Gina Oliva (50/50 winner) Four Sergeants, Sgt Sanchez G/2/25, Sgt Batista,
and Elizabeth Downes
G/2/25, Sgt Singer G/2/25, Sgt Salerno G/3/26 (Iwo
Jima 1945)
Tyler Sims, Jeff Sims, John Keenan, Bob Joyce, John
Kelly, Ed Sherman
Ben Cascio and Ron Bibbo head Chow line!
Larry Forno, Charley
Stelling, Rich Scola,
Deter
Kopp
and
Water/Soda Gal.
NJ Finest State Troopers, Ken Brown, Barreau Kissinger,
Tom Donnelly, Jeff Sims
Dick Walters and “Two if by Tea”
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Tom Molitoris with MMA Student Tyler Sms
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NORTH
JERSEY
GOLF EVENT 2011. . .
John Keenan presents Met’s raffle tickets.
1st BEST SCORE: Andrew Molitoris, Kyle
Molitoris, Shane Edwards, Kyle Zuccheri
with MMA Student Tyler Sims.
3rd BEST SCORE: Ben Cascio, Wendell Maki,
Ron Bibbo, Chris Cioppa with MMA Student,
Tyler Sims.
2nd BEST SCORE: Jim Salerno Jr., Mike
Salerno, and Greg Salerno, with MMA
Student Tyler Sims.
“Raffle Queens” Caroline Segedy-Weber,
Janine Weber.
DEPUTY US MARSHALL JOHN PERRY’S
RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIP MONEY
L - R, Mr. Gary Kessling (St. Louis Gala committee member) Mr. Michael
McAvoy ( St. Louis Gala committee member), Mr Tom Walter ( Co-Chairman
of the St. Louis Annual Gala and member Board of Directors, MC-LEF)
Children: Brooke McQuay, Sam Perry and Laura Perry, Mr Jim McAtee,
Major Eric Blanchard, USMC.
Pete O’Hagan and Jim Iozia.
FAMILY
Fd. aids children of slain U.S. Marshal,
John Perry. Scholarship money will help
pay for college for the three siblings who
lost their father on March 8, 2011.
Deputy U.S. Marshal John Perry's
three children received $ 90,000.00 in
scholarships and $6,000.00 from the
Federal Law Enforcement Officers
Association. The presentations were
made in a brief ceremony in the Federal
Courthouse in St. Louis .
Laura Perry, 19, who attends
University of Missouri - Columbia
received a $30,000.00 check. Sam and
Brooke received saving bonds that will
be worth $ 30,000.00 at maturity. Laura
Perry told the crowd, " that the scholarships meant a lot and it makes it so much
easier to know that everyone out there
cares so much."
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