Monongahela, Pennsylvania
To: All Mon Valley Leatherneck Association Members
From: Howard K. Weber, Commandant
Date: 8 June 2015
Re: Monthly Newsletter
- Since our last newsletter, two of our long time members passed away . I learned recently that Harry Ayres (20 yr) passed away on 13 March 2015 via a letter from Harry's family. Jack French (23 yr) passed away Wed 13 May 2015. Jack was a very active member - participating in many Leatherneck events. Both members were very outstanding Marines and great family men. We extend our deepest sympathy to both families and their friends. God bless both families and may God bless their souls. A special thanks to all the Leathernecks that participated in Jack French's memorial service on Sunday 17 May 2015. "Semper Fi"
- A special thanks to all the Leathernecks that participated in the Memorial Day services on Sunday and Monday 24 - 25 May 2015. It was very heartening to see the many dedicated Leathernecks on hand to honor past and present veterans and their families on this very hallowed time.
- Tickets for our Fall Fundraiser 2015 will be available at the July meeting. The ticket has a new addition - a Kel Tech 380 in place of the Rugar LCR.
- Bill Puchi, membership chairman, is still collecting 2015 dues ($10.00/ year). Please pay Bill at the meeting or pay by mail to Bill Puchi P.O.Box 883 McMurry, PA 15317. Individuals that haven't paid their dues for the past two years (2014-2015) by 31 August 2015 will be dropped from the Roster.
- Reminder: Sun 14 June 2015 muster 1830 Flag Day Commemoration Chess Park, Monongahela, PA Program begins 1900 The Elk members have invited all the Leathernecks that participate in the Flag Day Program to a Buffet Dinner at the Elk's Club, Monongahela, PA.
- To the best of my knowledge, the following members are still fighting illness or injuries. Leonard Checque Roy Fagan Ed Forster John Kenes Ken Kaiser Bernie Kieta Tim Kifer Paul Tarabrella Bob Vertacnik Manuel Yocolano Please take a few minutes to send these Leathernecks a card or letter. God speed to all the ailing Leathernecks. If you know of any other Leathernecks that are ill, please call me. 412 719 6162 "Semper Fi"
- The bus trip to Parris Island is fast approaching. Please call Wally after 1700 hrs - 724 379 8888 for information and reservations. The trip is free for all Leathernecks with paid up dues and their spouses or significant others. The trip is scheduled for Wednesday, 5 August - Saturday, 8 August 2015. Please call ASAP.
- Please mark your calendar for the upcoming events.
- Sun 14 June 2015 Flag Day Commemoration Chess Park Monongahela, PA
- Mon 15 June 2015 Regular meeting
- Sat 4 July 2015 Cannonsburg 4th of July Parade
- Mon 20 July 2015 Regular meeting
- Sun 23 Aug 2015 Annual Picnic
- Sat 5 Sept 2015 Parade - West Newton, PA
- Sat 7 Nov 2015 USMC Ball
- Wed 11 Nov 2015 Veterans' Day Commemoration-Monongahela
Veterans' Day Parade - Charleroi, PA - Thur 26 Nov 2015 Thanksgiving Day
- Sun 6 Dec 2015 Tentative Tag Day Toys for Tots
- Fri/Sat 18-19 2015 Toys for Tots Pickup/ Distribution
- Mon 21 Dec 2015 Annual Christmas Party
- Fri 25 Dec 2015 Christmas Day
History
A few significant events in the history of the USA and the Marines. 1 June 1918- 1 June 1918 - "Retreat Hell! We just got here," the 5th Marine Regiment at the start of the Battle of Belleau Wood, France.
- 2 June 1918 - French Croix de Guerre awarded those serving at Belleau Wood, France
- 3 June 1846 - First Baseball game
- 3 June 1846 - The 4th Marine Brigade fought at Les Mares Farm, Belleau Wood, Chateau-Thierry, France.
- 4 June 1896 - Henry Ford completed first automobile.
- 6 June 1944 - WWII, D-Day, Allies landed at Normandy, France, for invasion of Europe.
- 7 June 2015 - Freedom of the Press Day
- 14 June 2015 - Flag Day
- 15 June 1215 - Magna Carta signed
- 17 June 1775 - Bunker Hill Battle
- 18 June 1812 - War of 1812 began
- 18 June 1878 - Posse Comitatus Act became law.
- 18 June 1945 - Army LtGen Simon Bolivar Buckner was killed and Marine MajGen Roy S.Geiger assumed command of the Tenth U.S. Army on Okinawa.
- 20 June 1782 - United States Seal adopted.
- 21 June 1945 - The Battle of Okinawa ended as LtGen Roy S.Geiger raised the American Flag.
- 21 June 2015 - Father's Day and the First Day of Summer
- 22 June 1954 - President Dwight D.Eisenhower authorized the use of the First official Marine Corps Seal.
- 25 June 1918 - The 4th Marine Brigade secured Belleau Wood, Chateau-Thierry, France.
- 25 June 1950 - Korean War began.
- 27 June 2012 - The Congressional Gold Medal was presented to the Montford Point Marines.
Thoughts for the Month
"It takes a big person to sympathize - a little person can criticize and usually does.""True religion is the life we live, not the creeds we profess."
"How can you have faith in the Bible unless you know what is in it."
"Bigamy is the only crime on the books where two Rites make a Wrong."
"In the old days, charity was a virtue instead of an industry."
Sign on a church - "Come to church next Sunday, if you have no sins, bring someone who has."
"Democracy, like love can survive almost any attack - except neglect and indifference."
"You can have no two better friends, than the twin brothers - Pull and Push."
"A foolish man tells a woman to stop talking so much, but a tactful man tells her that her mouth is extremely beautiful when her lips are closed."
"Men are like steel - when they lose their temper they're worthless."
"When you are robbed by worry - it is always an inside job."
"When tempers grow hot, Christianity grows cold."
Honor Courage Commitment
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