To Our Marine Corps League Detachment Members and Families,
These past several months have been very trying for our Detachment. We have experienced entirely too many distressful occurrences.
Most recently, we learned of our Commandant's illness while vacationing out of state. We were alarmed at the distressing illness of our Senior Vice Commandant and his need for serious treatment. We were greatly saddened by the unexpected passing of our past Commandant's mother. Other members, spouses, and close family members have suffered injuries and illnesses and worse during this past year as well.
We are injured and we are wounded but we are not down! The unity and cohesiveness of our Detachment will carry us through these rough times and will in some measure make us stronger in the future. I can feel it happening already. We have come together in strength.
As your acting Commandant, I truly wish the best for our extended Marine Corps League family during this Holiday Season and beyond.
We will continue to pull together for the common good and ultimate mission of the Marine Corps League and we will look forward to a renewed strength within our ranks in the coming year.
Semper Fi and Bless Us All.
Yours in camaraderie,
Jack Lawrence
Acting Commandant
South Lake Marine Corps League
Detachment 1120
