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Giving Back at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington

March 5, 2025 by Andi Schwartz

On Saturday, our unit had the privilege of supporting the Humane Society for Southwest Washington through community service. We helped fill bags of dog and cat food for families in need and had the chance to tour the facility, meeting many adorable animals along the way. It was a rewarding experience to give back and support such an important cause. Thank you to the Humane Society for Southwest Washington for welcoming us and allowing us to help!

Filed Under: Community Service, Drill, Young Marines Tagged With: animal shelter, Community Service, giving back, helping families, Humane Society, pet food donation, Southwest Washington, supporting pets, tour, Volunteering

Communiy Serivce: Recreating raising the Flag on Iwo Jima

February 19, 2024 by Andi Schwartz

On Saturday, a group of Lewis & Clark Young Marines had the honor of joining the Canby Adult Center in recreating raising the Flag on Iwo Jima. They met Vietnam veterans, as well as active duty Marines; this was a very special event, and we are very thankful for this opportunity! We’ve been participating in this annually since 2003 – our longest running community service event.

Filed Under: Community Service, Veterans, Young Marines Tagged With: active duty Marines, annual participation, Canby Adult Center, Community Service, Flag raising on Iwo Jima, gratitude, Honor, Lewis & Clark Young Marines, special event, Vietnam veterans

Community Service: Tree planting

February 5, 2024 by Andi Schwartz

On this past sunny drill Saturday, Lewis & Clark Young Marines were able to get out and do what we do best, community service! We joined Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership and spent a few hours planting trees. Thank you for having our group, we look forward to joining in more tree planting events in the future.

Filed Under: Community Service, Drill Tagged With: Community Service, future, group, Lewis & Clark Young Marines, Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, planting trees, sunny drill Saturday, tree planting events.

Wreaths Across America: Essay Winners

January 15, 2024 by Andi Schwartz

Vancouver, WA Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle reading YM/LCPL Cavazos' winning essay!
Vancouver, WA Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle reading YM/LCPL Cavazos’ winning essay!
Vancouver, WA Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle reading YM/PFC Simmons' winning essay!
Vancouver, WA Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle reading YM/PFC Simmons’ winning essay!

During our Wreaths Across America – Official Page event, two of our Lewis & Clark Young Marines were chosen as winners for the essay contest on the topic of “Serve and Succeed.” YM/LCPL Kaylie Cavazos won the age 13 to 17 category, and YM/PFC Reed Simmons won the age 12 and below. Congratulations Young Marines! Oorah!

YM/LCPL Kaylie Cavazos Essay page 1
YM/LCPL Kaylie Cavazos Essay page 1
YM/LCPL Kaylie Cavazos Essay page 2
YM/LCPL Kaylie Cavazos Essay page 2

Tomorrow is the last day Wreaths Across America will be matching however many wreaths you purchase. The link below will take you to our page. Our goal is to be able to put a wreath on every Veteran’s grave this upcoming December at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Vancouver.

YM/PFC Simmons Essay
YM/PFC Simmons Essay

Please CLICK HERE to help Lewis and Clark Young Marines Remember and Honor every veteran’s grave at Evergreen Memorial Gardens on December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony) by sponsoring wreaths. Our Young Marines thank you!

Filed Under: Color Guard & Ceremonies, Community Service, Ribbons & Awards, Wreaths Across America, Young Marines Tagged With: Essay Contest Winners, Honor, Serve And Succeed, Veterans, Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America 2023

December 18, 2023 by Andi Schwartz

On Saturday, December 16th Lewis & Clark Young Marines joined Evergreen Memorial Gardens Vancouver to lay wreaths for Wreaths Across America – Official Page.

Wreaths Across America’s mission is to remember, honor, and teach, so we never forget the sacrifices our Veterans have made and that the cost of freedom is never really free.

It was an honor for our unit to be a part of Wreaths Across America, we look forward to next year.

Filed Under: Color Guard & Ceremonies, Community Service, Veterans, Wreaths Across America Tagged With: Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Honor, Lewis & Clark Young Marines, Remember, Teach, Veterans, Wreaths Across America

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