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NJ 206OFFICERS

2014 ~ 2015

Bob Beck *

Commandant

Jim Wisecup *Senior Vice

Commandant

Jimmy Heien * Junior Vice

Commandant

Bob Stalzer * Judge Advocate

Steve Bliss Adjutant/Paymaster

Dan DanziChaplain

AnthonyOszmianski

Sergeant at Arms

Artie WilliamsQuartermaster

Gloria BeckRecording Officer

Keith ButlerPast Commandant

* = DetachmentTrustees

MCL National Dept NJ MCL Marines CareFoundation

SlatteryDetachment 206

SLATTERY OnLine NEWS

Welcome To Your OnLine Newsletter - Jul 2015 Volume #3 Issue #7

www.marinescare.org ~ * ~ www.mclslatterydet.org Feel free to forward the newsletter & web site address's to those on your contact list

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L/CPL Robert J. Slattery Marine Corps League, Detachment #206

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L/CPL Robert J. Slattery, Marine Corps League Det #206, NEWSLETTER, Jul 2015 - #1

2015 ScheduleJul 1st - Meeting starts 1930 Post 155 Legion home Whippany Nomination det. officers

Aug 5th - Meeting starts 1900 Summer social details to follow

Sep 2nd - Meeting starts 1930 - Election of officers

Sep 13 - 7th Annual Corvette & open car show, Schumacher Chevy 999 RT #46. East Clifton NJ both shows portion proceeds benefitMarines Care, 0900-1500

Sep 20 - Wheels in Motion car show: Konner Chevy. 950 Bloomfield Ave. W. Caldwell NJ, 0900-1500

Oct 7th - Meeting starts 1900 - Installation of officers.

Nov 4th - Meeting starts 1930 Post 155 Legion home Whippany

Nov 10th - 239th Birthday Marine Corps.

Nov 11th - Veterans Day ceremony meet 1030 Post 155 Legion home

Dec 2nd - Meeting starts 1930 Post 155 Legion home Whippany

Marines, Join Slattery Team Here

NEW ELECTED DEPARTMENT NJ OFFICERS

Commandant Harry Prince Sr. Vice Commandant Don Mack Jr. Vice Commandant Doug Rattazzi Judge Advocate Joe DeAngelo.Jr.

June 2015: Department NJ Convention held at Seaview Hotel and Golf Club Galloway, NJ. NEDVC TonyModzelewski installed the officers with National Commandant John Kovalcik and Rich Basile.

2015 Department NJ Newsletter Awards

1st Place Burlington County Detachment

2nd Place Slattery Detachment

WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCEDAT THE MAY & JUNE MEETINGS

Joe Armstrong, Succasunna George Johns, Morristown Robert Zuk, Wayne Donald Campbell, Chester Robert Dante , Chester

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FAITH PAVERS IN MEMORY OFTHOSE WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRAFICE

Following are the names and information inscribed on the Faith Pavers that will make up the walkway tothe entrance of Our Lady of the Lake Church, Verona

LCPL Robert Slattery Detachment #206 MCLWhippany, NJ Deceased Members

Chris Cosgrove III LCPL, USMC Killed In ActionIRAQ - 2006

*John T. Wroblewski Second LT, USMC Killed inAction IRAQ - 2004

*Brian P. Parrello LCPL, USMC Killed in ActionIRAQ - 2005

Robert J Slattery LCPL, USMC Killed in Action VietNam, 1967

**Derek McConnell SGT US Army Died of wounds2013 From Afghanistan

* Parents members of detachment ** Derek received a lot of financial support from the parishioners, faculty, students of OLL

Chatham NJ High School Students Support Our Military

Hi Mrs. Hackett,

Just wanted to send you a quick update. The students finished up with their letters and pillowcases today-- they did a great job! Tomorrow, I am going down to the home economics classroom to press them. andthen we'll package them in the Ziploc bags.

The class gathered a good amount of foods and supplies to send over as well, in addition to some gentlyloved paperback books. Mrs Oona Abrams

Gratitude and Thanks to the CHATHAM NJ HIGH SCHOOL Students and Faculty.


Zimms Fund

ZIMS FUNDRAISER ON MAY 16, 2015 AT "JUST JAKES" RAISES OVER $7,000. THANKS TO ALLTHE VOLUNTEERS, DONORS, SPONSORS FOR A VERY SUCCESSFULL EVENT!

Patriots Award

(L-R) Jimmiy Heien, Pete Gallo, John Andrews, Judi Iradi, Ed Moscariello, Art Boiwie, Charlene Bowie,Tony Oszmianksi, Jim Crupi

Marine Edward Moscariello Knights of Columbus Patriots Award Honoree After Ed completed his first tourof duty in Vietnam, he volunteered for a second tour, whereupon he returned to the Graves RegistrationPlatoon. Ed was stationed near the city of Hue in January 1968 during the Tet Offensive Siege of Hu'e,which was one of the bloodiest and longest battles of the Vietnam War.He completed his second tour ofduty June 1968 and returned home with the rank of Sergeant.

While in the Marine Corps. Ed received the Navy Achievement Medal with Combat V, RVN GallantryCross, RVN Civil Action Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal with four Bronze Stars, Two NavyCommendation Ribbons, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Edcertainly has the right qualification for the Patriots Award.

Semper Fi


Flag Placement on Veterans Grave sites,Gate of Heaven Cemetery East Hanover

(L-R) Art Bowie, Artie Williams, Dave Katz, JimLozidies, Commandant Bob Beck, Tony Fiorentino,Daughter of Artie Williams, Sgt./ArmsTonyOszmianski.

Saturday May 23, 2015 Members of the SlatteryDetachment joined with the American Legion Post155, Fire Departments , Boy Scouts and other civicorganizations placing Flags (Flags In) at the Veteransgrave sites. Upon completion The members thenvisited and paid their respects at the grave site ofLCPL Robert Slattery his parents Alice & JohnSlattery. LCPL Chris Cosgrove III who was the Slattery Detachments Junior Vice Commandant -elect, when he was KIA October 1, 2006 in Iraq.


Golf Outing Slide Show Golf Outing Slide Show

Golf Outing July 23,2015

Golf Outing July 23, 2015

Golf Outing Brochure Golf Outing Brochure


http://www.marinescare.org/pdffiles/slideshow.pdf


http://www.marinescare.org/pdffiles/2015golf.pdf


Memorial Day Parade 2015

Hanover Township Veterans Alliance

The L/Cpl Robert J. Slattery Detachment would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to theHanover Police Department along with all the employees of the Public Works and Park Maintenance fortheir dedication, and support. Their hard working measures went beyond the normal and were instrumentalin allowing spectators and participants to have a safe and enjoyable experience!

Before the parade began, Township officials with representatives from Veterans Alliance andWoman’s Auxiliary placed a ceremonial wreath at the Veterans Monument near the main entrance of themunicipal building .The parade route commenced north of Whippany road to Parsippany road ending atthe American Legion post home on Legion Place. There, another observance was hosted by the membersof the Legion, VFW and Marine Corps League. The ceremony paid tribute to the many that bravely losttheir lives guarding their country and freedom both foreign and domestic.


NJ Korean Awards Presentation

June 7, 2015: Marines Mario & Dominick Monaco present the following to Army Veteran Sgt. FrederickMulharin, _ Korea October 51 - April 53

NJ Distinguished Service Medal, NJ Korean Service Medal and CIB (Combat Infantryman Badge)

Richard Schreck Dual Detachment MemberSouth Carolina Marine of the Year 2015

As most of you are aware Dick and his wife Ann spent many years as an enthusiastic participant anddedicated member of the Slattery Detachment. In November 2006, he, and Ann along with his daughter &granddaughter relocated to Aiken, South Carolina. Without missing a beat, he immediately joined theHammons Marine Corps League Detachment. For the past nine years he has served as their DetachmentCommandant for two years and became the Junior Past Commandant in April 2015. Also, he volunteershis time and support as the Detachment Boy Scout Coordinator. In fact, Dick has already presented nineGood Citizenship Award Certificates to Eagle Scouts at their Court of Honor! Moreover, in the MilitaryOrder of Devil Dogs, he was elected to Police Dog after serving three terms as Mad Dog in the localPound. Then Dick was re-elected as Mad Dog for a third term in the Pack of South Carolina. On June 6,2015 at the Department Banquet Dinner in North Charleston, Marine Dick Schreck was awarded theDepartment of South Carolina 2015 Marine of the Year Award. We know he will proudly display this newaccomplishment alongside his 2005 Slattery Marine of the Year Award and his 2014 Hammons Marine ofthe Year Award.

CONGRATULATIONS DICK AND ANN!

CONTINUED GOOD HEALTH TO YOU BOTH!

SEMPER FI


New Jersey Fallen Service MemberTree Memorial Ceremony Picatinny Arsenal

On June 13, 2015, I had the honor of representing Commandant Robert Beck and The LCLPRobert J. Slattery Detachment at the New Jersey Fallen Service Members Ceremony. It was an impressivededication for the families of those who have given their lives since September 11, 2011. This solemnobservance commenced in 2008 dedicating 119 trees to those who lost their lives through 2007 includingOperations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and New Dawn. As of 2014, 174 memorial trees are nowplanted on the installation in memory of New Jersey’s fallen service members. Each spring the traditioncarries on honoring the fallen service members from the previous year. Moreover, the red oak was chosenbecause it is our state tree. It represents the heroic measures these service members freely made for theircountry and commitment to duty.

This year as we entered Linder Conference Center, Army Brigadier General Patrick W. Burdenwelcomed guests and family members. While waiting in the gathering area, I greeted many friends atPicatinny both civilian and military. I had the pleasure of visiting with Cheryl & Ray Doltz, parents of ArmySgt. Ryan Doltz. Also attending were Slattery detachment members Shirley & Nino Parrello, parents ofLCLP Brian Parrello.

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L/CPL Robert J. Slattery, Marine Corps League Det #206, NEWSLETTER, Jul 2015 - 10

New Jersey Fallen Service MemberTree Memorial Ceremony Picatinny Arsenal

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The ceremony started at exactly 0930 hours with heartfelt remarks given by General Burden following wasa moving rendition of our National Anthem sung by Mrs. Saveria Campanile. Proceeding, Major Patrick D.Farrell read the names of all 174 New Jersey Fallen Service Members with a complete reverence from theauditorium. As typically played during any military funeral honors, a 21-gun salute, a bagpipe rendition of"Amazing Grace" and bugle playing "Taps" were included with an Armed Forces Medley. At the conclusion,the families were transported to the Memorial Tree location. Here, the red oak trees had been planted witha granite marker inscribed with the name of each New Jersey’s fallen service members from the prior year.

I chose not to accompany the families; I paid my respects earlier, quietly before the ceremony. As I walkedthrough out the site I replaced some old worn out small flags with new ones. It was a time for reflection andto collect my thoughts. I decided to sit on one of the benches and noticed everything from the perfectlymanicured grass to immaculate kept granite markers. I watched as soldiers made last minute preparationsat the tree sites. Civilian workers surveyed the area to see what needed attention. No matter who passed, Iexpressed my sincere thank you and job well done. This is a solemn and sacred area. To look out acrossthe landscape and see all these beautiful majestic trees and know what sacrifice was given to beholdthem. As each tree matures it is a symbol of strength and endurance, for the families healing, for their lostloved one, for their country.

Whenever you have the opportunity to be a visitor at Picatinny Arsenal I wholeheartedly recommendpaying tribute with your reflections and prayers at this significantly inspiring Tree Memorial site.

L/CPL Robert J. Slattery, Marine Corps League Det #206, NEWSLETTER, Jul 2015 - 11

Flag Day festivities take over downtown Somerville

(Left) Marines perform Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima (Right) USMC Gunnery Sergeant(Ret) Mario Monaco gives children spent shells

SOMERVILLE – The "Second Annual Flag Day Festival" took place Saturday afternoon on the lawn of thehistoric county courthouse on East Main Street.

Live music, interactive exhibits, contests with prizes, historic military vehicles, modern SWAT vehicles andhistorical re-enactors were featured. There also were games, entertainment and arts and crafts for childrenof all ages, as well as food and snack vendors.

The festival was organized by members of the Somerville Elks, YMCA, Boy Scouts, John Basilone ParadeCommittee, American Legion and others, and also has the support of AT&T.

All proceeds from event sponsors and advertisers will go to fund programs through the Somerville ElksCharitable Trust, benefitting local veterans.

Part of the entertainment for the day was a performance contest called the "American Flag Day Super-Patriot." The contest was run through the School of Rock in Somerville and these musical performersdemonstrated their patriotism while showcasing their talents.

Participants were encouraged to bring non-perishable food items, which will be sent by Operation JerseyCares to service members overseas. Worn flags were collected for proper retirement by the AmericanLegion.

Visit www.FlagDayFestival.org or on Facebook www.facebook.com/FlagDayFestival

Gunny,

Thank you and your team of Marines so much for performing your moving reenactment at Flag Day Festival. This was my absolutefavorite part of the entire day! And I received many other comments from people in attendance who enjoyed it very much as well.

The shells being fired remind us of the cost of freedom as the reenactment brings this momentous event to a younger generation. Wehope that you are able to come back next year - we have tentatively scheduled June 11 for the event and June 12 as the rain date. Thankyou for your efforts to keep this important event in the minds of our citizens on Flag Day and throughout the year.

Regards, Michael Minaides

http://www.mycentraljersey.com/search/somerville/

http://www.flagdayfestival.org/

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