young Marines greeting Marine Veterans as they arrive
Looking Sharp Young Marines
Lines were long, ladies taking all toy donations
as the crowds gather
Todays creator is Ken Grosvnor in the center
MACG-48 Marines in attendance today
Active Duty SSgt brings daughter along to see what it's all about. Well Ok he was also baby sitting, lol
Hi Chris Lake County's finest is well presented today
Gold Star Father Kirk Morris goes thru a briefing with MACG 48 Marines and the POC of today the Gunny
The fabulous Libby Collins her today as our MCee (Her father was a United States Marine) along with Marine Corps League Lake County Detachment 801 Adjutant George Everitt and Eagle Scout Chiarman as well
Al & Fran Gort, Al a WW II veteran
They are getting ready to serve up lots of SOS for the group
Morning Lenny from McHenry County Marines is always pointing at me lol
MCL 801 member Ed Mrondski taking with Chicago Police Marines member Retired LtCol John Morrow
WW II veteran is every where I tell you, Thanks for your service Sir
Now tihs is what I call a target rich enviroment, from coins to luggage, to parking signs to a Marines 1st to Fight poster
Marine Corps League Lake County Detachment 801 color guard for today are L to R, USA flag John Pickelman, Riflemen Butch Torkelson & Al Seyler and USMC flag Earl Pack. Thanks Guys
Northwest Suburban Marines Quartermaster Big Al is present as well today. He's shy lol
MCL 801 member Steve Vaughn and some one grabbing him where, lol
Tom Lonze, MCL 801 member and Rolling Thunder member with his lovely bride and Gold Star sister from Viet Nam era
lots of raffle tickets for sale today
Got Ya Dave, the other camera man, lol
1 Sgt, 2 Sgt, 3 Sgt's indeed
Lake County Sheriff's office members are Chris and Mark along with Mark's lovely girl friend.
I'm temped to say grumpy one and grumby two, but nah I won't, lol.
A Young Marine Mom standing by what else some Marine toys, lol.
a Prayer and blessing to start off today's event
a behind the back hidden camera shot, lol
Great Marine table of goodies with lots of them coming from Sgt Grit
MCL 801 Adjutant George Everitt
WW II Marines stand to be recongized
Korea Marines stand to be recongized
MCL 801 member retired MSgt Tony with his daughter to their 1st Ken Grosvnor birthday breakfast
lots of toys being collected
Everyone is watching the Commandant's 235 Birthday message
First to Fight poster only 12 left in the country
MCL 801 Commandant Jim Sroka cutting today birthday Cake
WW II veteran and oldest Marine takes a piece cake
Gives the rest to the young Sgt of Marines to pass along some of his knowledge
As MACG 48 Marines bring today ceremony cake back to the area for proper cutting for all to enjoy
MCL 801 Color Guard is surronded by history with Active Duty Gunny from today's conflict with WW II veterand on the other side.
there might be a couple of generations apart but they all have one very strong bond, they are and always will be United States Marines. Semper Fi
Marine Corps League Lake County Detachment 801 member Tony with his young daughter at their 1st birthday Breakfast
SOS line is now open
Dave has one fine camera I tell ya
Chris Straschera
Jr Past Commandant MCL 801 talkign with a Marine at today's breakfast
Today's Oldest Marine and a WW II veteran who was with the best
Newly crowned Eagle Scouts with Ken, George and Libby Collins
Eagle Scouts are showing off their Marine Corps K-Bar knife they recieved when obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout
Korea Veteran Jack White, boy are you going to be surprised later today
1st winner of raffle item
Marine Flags are flying
Dylan Morris handing out cake
Marine on her way out, telling everyone they had a great time
MACG-48 gunny who is the T4T's program director gives a little speech about their mission and how much help they need this year
The crew keeping everyone over feed, Thank You
