Armed Forces Day – May 17th


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Kudos and Many Thanks to Marcey Blanco
 A very special lady, and her friends at the American Legion Auxiliary in Loveland, whose efforts to “Support the Troops” have been incredible!  Read the
newspaper article to see what a “Few Good Women” can do. (Click here)

Special Recognition to Tom Buchanan for a JOB WELL DONE !
“And to show our appreciation …”
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Marine Corps League pictures on display and the USMC flag flying as Tom Buchanan gets the celebration underway

 

Reading of names by USAF Col.(ret.) Jeanette Minnich and MCL member Mike Pappas

We were proud to have a large group of Marine families and friends at the celebration.  OOO- RAH!

 

Associated Veterans Club of Loveland with Color Guard Detail and 21-gun salute.

Marines Chuck Thornburg, James Vincent, Jim Meininger and Ryan Karpilo standing by.

 

Thanks to Lori Depew who did a wonderful job inspiring us all by singing the National Anthem and God Bless America.

Fife and Drum Corps did an OUTSTANDING job on the Marines Hymn & other patriotic favorites!

 

Ethel Meininger  and the “Pappas clan” - Kara, Jennifer, Linda and Mike join in the singing of  God Bless America.

Samantha Ciaravola proudly sang God Bless the USA and brought the crowd to their feet.  Her cousin is a Marine serving in Iraq.

 

A visual tribute to local military personnel serving overseas.  Made “with love” by the ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary.

 

  

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