On August 25th, our Color Guard team had the honor of participating in the NTT INDYCAR Series at Portland International Raceway. The team raced over to the event, proudly representing our unit and contributing to the prestigious occasion. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the organizers for allowing us to be part of this exciting event.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
