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Installation of Officers January 13, 2007
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The Lincoln Land Leathernecks Marine Corps League Detachment 1174 held their Installation of Officers Banquet Saturday evening January 13th at the VFW Post in Greenville. Special guests attending were State Representative Ron Stephens and his wife, Greenville Councilwoman Lisa Stephens, and Greenville Mayor Alan Gaffner.
Representative Stephens, who is a Vietnam Veteran, gave a stirring, memorable speech about the war in Iraq and our great men in uniform who could win the war if the politicians would stay out of it. He also talked about Lisa's first husband who was a Marine. And, of course, since he was a paratrooper, he closed his speech with a few jokes about the Marines. Lisa Stephens spoke about being married to a Marine and being part of the Marine Corps Family. She also talked about their son's decision to volunteer for a third tour in Iraq. Mayor Alan Gaffner talked about his family's support and prayers for our military. He also talked about the great year we've had in Greenville which would not have been possible without the sacrifices of our Veterans who fought for the freedoms we all enjoy. All three received standing ovations. The Installing Officer was National Vice Commandant Central Division, Jim Hackbarth from Dixon, IL. Mr. Hackbarth is also the National POW/MIA Chairman. He explained the significance of the POW/MIA table that is always displayed in remembrance of the ones who cannot be with us. Also attending was Mr. Hackbarth's Aide de Camp, C. O. Smith, the Commandant of the West Central Illinois Leathernecks in Jacksonville, IL. The officers of the Lincoln Land Leathernecks for 2007 were sworn in: Commandant Ron Burns Sr. of Lebanon Sr. Vice Commandant Herb Knobeloch Jr. of Mascoutah Jr. Vice Commandant Clarence Ponsler of Trenton Judge Advocate Ed Pilewski of Trenton Adjutant Robert Weber of Trenton Paymaster Jim Price of Greenville Chaplain John McAdams of Edwardsville Sergeant At Arms David Daniken of Greenville Special Awards were presented to: FMF Corpsman Eugene Piersol WWII Vet and oldest member, Vince Cruthis Commandant Ron Burns for his outstanding service as Commandant last year The Detachment Marine of the Year is selected by the members each year. They vote for the Marine that they feel exemplifies the ideas of the Marine Corps, the Marine Corps League, and the Lincoln Land Leathernecks. This year's award was presented to David Daniken of Greenville. He received an engraved plaque, a Distinguished Citizen Ribbon, and a Marine of the Year Medallion. |
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Memorial Day, Greenville, IL, May 28, 2007 |
Illinois MCL State Convention
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Detachment Picnic, Horner Park, Lebanon, IL
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Bond County Fair Parade
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Veterans Day 2007 Greenville, IL
Veterans Day Program
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Veterans Day Program
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2007 Marine Corps Birthday, November 10, 2007 Litchfield, IL
2007 Marine Corps Birthday
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The Pickle Jar |
2007 Trees For Troops
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This year's Trees for Troops pick-up location for the Southern Illinois area was held at Daniken Tree Farm, 5 miles west of Greenville IL, on Friday, November 30, 2007 at 8:OOAM. Fed Ex picked up 291 trees from this location. Trees were donated by 4 local tree farms including Alfeldts Tree Farm in Nashville, Stemmler Tree Farm in New Douglas, Randy's Country Barn in Greenville, and Daniken Tree Farm in Pocahontas. Daniken Tree Farm donated 50 trees with a retail value of about $1500. Additionally, Daniken Tree Farm joined forces with the Lincoln Land Leathernecks to raise donations for another 200 trees.
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Christmas at the Tree Farm 2007 |
Santa Claus at the Tree Farm 2007 |
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