SLATTERY OnLine NEWS - Slattery Detachment 206

NJ 206
OFFICERS
2014 ~ 2015
SLATTERY OnLine NEWS
Bob Beck *
Commandant
Jim Wisecup *
Senior Vice
Commandant
Jimmy Heien *
Junior Vice
Commandant
Bob Stalzer *
Judge Advocate
Welcome To Your OnLine Newsletter - Jul 2015
Volume #3
Issue #7
Steve Bliss
Adjutant/Paymaster
Dan Danzi
Chaplain
Anthony
Oszmianski
Sergeant at Arms
Artie Williams
Quartermaster
Gloria Beck
Recording Officer
Keith Butler
Past Commandant
* = Detachment
Trustees
MCL National
Dept NJ MCL
Marines Care
Foundation
Slattery
Detachment 206
www.marinescare.org
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L/CPL Robert J. Slattery
Marine Corps League, Detachment #206
Marines Care Foundation, Inc., In Memory of L/CPL Chris Cosgrove, III
Whippany, New Jersey
P.O. Box 566, West Caldwell, NJ 07007-0566
www.marinescare.org
Editors: Don Patterson ~ Pete Gallo
This newsletter is interactive while online, all links will work & sometimes open a new screen. You can print each
page separately, the page number is at top right of page. Officers & members wishing to post in the newsletter,
please send info to Pete Gallo.
www.mclslatterydet.org
L/CPL Robert J. Slattery, Marine Corps League Det #206, NEWSLETTER, Jul 2015 - #1
2015 Schedule
Jul 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 benefit
Marines 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
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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 Tony
Modzelewski 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 INTRODUCED
AT THE MAY & JUNE MEETINGS
Joe Armstrong, Succasunna
George Johns, Morristown
Robert Zuk, Wayne
Donald Campbell, Chester
Robert Dante , Chester
L/CPL Robert J. Slattery, Marine Corps League Det #206, NEWSLETTER, Jul 2015 - #2
FAITH PAVERS IN MEMORY OF
THOSE WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRAFICE
Following are the names and information inscribed on the Faith Pavers that will make up the walkway to
the entrance of Our Lady of the Lake Church, Verona
LCPL Robert Slattery Detachment #206 MCL
Whippany, NJ Deceased Members
*Brian P. Parrello LCPL, USMC Killed in Action
IRAQ - 2005
Chris Cosgrove III LCPL, USMC Killed In Action
IRAQ - 2006
Robert J Slattery LCPL, USMC Killed in Action Viet
Nam, 1967
*John T. Wroblewski Second LT, USMC Killed in
**Derek McConnell SGT US Army Died of wounds
Action IRAQ - 2004
2013 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. and
then 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 gently
loved paperback books. Mrs Oona Abrams
Gratitude and Thanks to the CHATHAM NJ HIGH SCHOOL Students and Faculty.
L/CPL Robert J. Slattery, Marine Corps League Det #206, NEWSLETTER, Jul 2015 - #3
Zimms Fund
ZIMS FUNDRAISER ON MAY 16, 2015 AT "JUST JAKES" RAISES OVER $7,000. THANKS TO ALL
THE 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 tour
of duty in Vietnam, he volunteered for a second tour, whereupon he returned to the Graves Registration
Platoon. 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 of
duty 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 Gallantry
Cross, RVN Civil Action Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal with four Bronze Stars, Two Navy
Commendation Ribbons, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Ed
certainly has the right qualification for the Patriots Award.
Semper Fi
L/CPL Robert J. Slattery, Marine Corps League Det #206, NEWSLETTER, Jul 2015 - #4
Flag Placement on Veterans Grave sites,
Gate of Heaven Cemetery East Hanover
(L-R) Art Bowie, Artie Williams, Dave Katz, Jim
Lozidies, Commandant Bob Beck, Tony Fiorentino,
Daughter of Artie Williams, Sgt./ArmsTony
Oszmianski.
Saturday May 23, 2015 Members of the Slattery
Detachment joined with the American Legion Post
155, Fire Departments , Boy Scouts and other civic
organizations placing Flags (Flags In) at the Veterans
grave sites. Upon completion The members then
visited and paid their respects at the grave site of
LCPL Robert Slattery his parents Alice & John
Slattery. LCPL Chris Cosgrove III who was the
Slattery Detachments Junior Vice Commandant elect, when he was KIA October 1, 2006 in Iraq.
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Golf Outing Slide Show
Golf Outing Slide Show
Golf Outing July 23,
2015
Golf Outing July 23, 2015
Golf Outing Brochure
Golf Outing Brochure
L/CPL Robert J. Slattery, Marine Corps League Det #206, NEWSLETTER, Jul 2015 - #5
Memorial Day Parade 2015
Hanover Township Veterans Alliance
The L/Cpl Robert J. Slattery Detachment would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the
Hanover Police Department along with all the employees of the Public Works and Park Maintenance for
their dedication, and support. Their hard working measures went beyond the normal and were instrumental
in allowing spectators and participants to have a safe and enjoyable experience!
Before the parade began, Township officials with representatives from Veterans Alliance and
Woman’s Auxiliary placed a ceremonial wreath at the Veterans Monument near the main entrance of the
municipal building .The parade route commenced north of Whippany road to Parsippany road ending at
the American Legion post home on Legion Place. There, another observance was hosted by the members
of the Legion, VFW and Marine Corps League. The ceremony paid tribute to the many that bravely lost
their lives guarding their country and freedom both foreign and domestic.
L/CPL Robert J. Slattery, Marine Corps League Det #206, NEWSLETTER, Jul 2015 - #6
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NJ Korean Awards Presentation
June 7, 2015: Marines Mario & Dominick Monaco present the following to Army Veteran Sgt. Frederick
Mulharin, _ Korea October 51 - April 53
NJ Distinguished Service Medal, NJ Korean Service Medal and CIB (Combat Infantryman Badge)
Richard Schreck Dual Detachment Member
South Carolina Marine of the Year 2015
As most of you are aware Dick and his wife Ann spent many years as an enthusiastic participant and
dedicated 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 the
Hammons Marine Corps League Detachment. For the past nine years he has served as their Detachment
Commandant for two years and became the Junior Past Commandant in April 2015. Also, he volunteers
his time and support as the Detachment Boy Scout Coordinator. In fact, Dick has already presented nine
Good Citizenship Award Certificates to Eagle Scouts at their Court of Honor! Moreover, in the Military
Order of Devil Dogs, he was elected to Police Dog after serving three terms as Mad Dog in the local
Pound. 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 the
Department of South Carolina 2015 Marine of the Year Award. We know he will proudly display this new
accomplishment alongside his 2005 Slattery Marine of the Year Award and his 2014 Hammons Marine of
the Year Award.
CONGRATULATIONS DICK AND ANN!
CONTINUED GOOD HEALTH TO YOU BOTH!
SEMPER FI
L/CPL Robert J. Slattery, Marine Corps League Det #206, NEWSLETTER, Jul 2015 - #9
New Jersey Fallen Service Member
Tree Memorial Ceremony Picatinny Arsenal
On June 13, 2015, I had the honor of representing Commandant Robert Beck and The LCLP
Robert J. Slattery Detachment at the New Jersey Fallen Service Members Ceremony. It was an impressive
dedication for the families of those who have given their lives since September 11, 2011. This solemn
observance commenced in 2008 dedicating 119 trees to those who lost their lives through 2007 including
Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and New Dawn. As of 2014, 174 memorial trees are now
planted on the installation in memory of New Jersey’s fallen service members. Each spring the tradition
carries on honoring the fallen service members from the previous year. Moreover, the red oak was chosen
because it is our state tree. It represents the heroic measures these service members freely made for their
country and commitment to duty.
This year as we entered Linder Conference Center, Army Brigadier General Patrick W. Burden
welcomed guests and family members. While waiting in the gathering area, I greeted many friends at
Picatinny both civilian and military. I had the pleasure of visiting with Cheryl & Ray Doltz, parents of Army
Sgt. Ryan Doltz. Also attending were Slattery detachment members Shirley & Nino Parrello, parents of
LCLP Brian Parrello.
Continued on next page #10
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L/CPL Robert J. Slattery, Marine Corps League Det #206, NEWSLETTER, Jul 2015 - 10
New Jersey Fallen Service Member
Tree Memorial Ceremony Picatinny Arsenal
Continued from page #9
The ceremony started at exactly 0930 hours with heartfelt remarks given by General Burden following was
a 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 the
auditorium. 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 with
a 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 walked
through out the site I replaced some old worn out small flags with new ones. It was a time for reflection and
to collect my thoughts. I decided to sit on one of the benches and noticed everything from the perfectly
manicured grass to immaculate kept granite markers. I watched as soldiers made last minute preparations
at the tree sites. Civilian workers surveyed the area to see what needed attention. No matter who passed, I
expressed my sincere thank you and job well done. This is a solemn and sacred area. To look out across
the landscape and see all these beautiful majestic trees and know what sacrifice was given to behold
them. As each tree matures it is a symbol of strength and endurance, for the families healing, for their lost
loved one, for their country.
Whenever you have the opportunity to be a visitor at Picatinny Arsenal I wholeheartedly recommend
paying 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 the
historic county courthouse on East Main Street.
Live music, interactive exhibits, contests with prizes, historic military vehicles, modern SWAT vehicles and
historical re-enactors were featured. There also were games, entertainment and arts and crafts for children
of all ages, as well as food and snack vendors.
The festival was organized by members of the Somerville Elks, YMCA, Boy Scouts, John Basilone Parade
Committee, 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 Elks
Charitable Trust, benefitting local veterans.
Part of the entertainment for the day was a performance contest called the "American Flag Day SuperPatriot." The contest was run through the School of Rock in Somerville and these musical performers
demonstrated their patriotism while showcasing their talents.
Participants were encouraged to bring non-perishable food items, which will be sent by Operation Jersey
Cares to service members overseas. Worn flags were collected for proper retirement by the American
Legion.
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 absolute
favorite 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. We
hope 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. Thank
you for your efforts to keep this important event in the minds of our citizens on Flag Day and throughout the year.
Regards,
Michael Minaides