Join fellow Marines and FMF Navy Members for fun and fellowship at our monthly South Lake County Detachment meeting.

Monthly Business Meeting will be held on the 3d Tuesday of the Month with Social Time at 1800 & Business called to order at 1830.

Meeting Location is HQ Honda @ 17700 FL Hwy 50, Clermont in 2d floor conference room (Accessible entrance closest to elevator is on West side of building near service. Those who don’t mind stairs can park in larger lot on East side of building, enter and take stairs to 2d floor) MAP

Please come early at 1800 hrs (6:00pm) for social time.

Dress code: Marine Corps League Cover

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there Tuesday.

Yours in service,

Andy Smith, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120

Meeting of Detachment Officers to be conducted at HQ Honda @ 17700 FL Hwy 50 just prior to the Detachment Monthly Meeting and Social time .

Anyone wishing to bring "new business" agenda items for consideration by the detachment at the next scheduled business meeting, must first present to this Officer's Meeting for pre-approval.

Anyone wishing to put items to the Detachment Officers for immediate consideration between business meetings, should do so at this Officer meeting.

This meeting is open to Devil Dogs of the Warrior Pound. Note - after the Growl concludes around Noon, all are invited to a no-host lunch at nearby restaurant so bring so extra bones and plan some extra time to join us if you’re schedule permits.

New Meeting Location is HQ Honda @ 17700 FL Hwy 50, Clermont in 2d floor conference room (Accessible entrance closest to elevator is on West side of building near service. Those who don’t mind stairs can park in larger lot on East side of building, enter and take stairs to 2d floor)

The Military Order of the Devil Dogs is the Fun & Honor Society of the Marine Corps League

You must be invited to join, be recommended by the Detachment Commandant and be a paid up, active member of your Marine Corps League Detachment for a minimum of 1 year to be eligible. Let the Commandant know if you are interested.

Join us at Bob Evans in Clermont for a No-Host Breakfast on the first Friday of the month at 9:00 AM in the Group Dining Area. No uniform required but feel free to show some pride and wear USMC theme/logo or RED Friday (Remember Everyone Deployed) t-shirt, etc…

Come enjoy some good food, chat, tell a few sea-stories, etc. and just partake in some good ole fashion camraderie with your brothers & sisters.

Members are welcome to bring along spouse and also any other guests, especially those who may be interested in joining our detachment.

Join fellow Marines and FMF Navy Members for fun and fellowship at our monthly South Lake County Detachment meeting.

Monthly Business Meeting will be held on the 3d Tuesday of the Month with Social Time at 1800 & Business called to order at 1830.

Meeting Location is HQ Honda @ 17700 FL Hwy 50, Clermont in 2d floor conference room (Accessible entrance closest to elevator is on West side of building near service. Those who don’t mind stairs can park in larger lot on East side of building, enter and take stairs to 2d floor) MAP

Please come early at 1800 hrs (6:00pm) for social time.

Dress code: Marine Corps League Cover

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there Tuesday.

Yours in service,

Andy Smith, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120

Meeting of Detachment Officers to be conducted at HQ Honda @ 17700 FL Hwy 50 just prior to the Detachment Monthly Meeting and Social time .

Anyone wishing to bring "new business" agenda items for consideration by the detachment at the next scheduled business meeting, must first present to this Officer's Meeting for pre-approval.

Anyone wishing to put items to the Detachment Officers for immediate consideration between business meetings, should do so at this Officer meeting.

Join us at Bob Evans in Clermont for a No-Host Breakfast on the SECOND Friday of the month at 9:00 AM in the Group Dining Area. Note - normally held on First Friday but members will be attending DOF Summer Conference. No uniform required but feel free to show some pride and wear USMC theme/logo or RED Friday (Remember Everyone Deployed) t-shirt, etc…

Come enjoy some good food, chat, tell a few sea-stories, etc. and just partake in some good ole fashion camraderie with your brothers & sisters.

Members are welcome to bring along spouse and also any other guests, especially those who may be interested in joining our detachment.

Our Honor Guard/Rifle Team will preform at this Service. Other members are encouraged to show up in MCL cover & red shirt to support them and enjoy the event.

Event will be held at Clermont’s Arts & Recreation Center, 3700 S. HWY 27, Clermont, FL 34711

Schedule:
25 May 2026 - (Monday)
8:00am - 4:00pm Vietnam Memorial Wall and and Loach Helicopter display open for viewing
11:00am - 12:30pm - Clermont’s 2025 Memorial Day Ceremony

Join fellow Marines and FMF Navy Members for fun and fellowship at our monthly South Lake County Detachment meeting.

Monthly Business Meeting will be held on the 3d Tuesday of the Month with Social Time at 1800 & Business called to order at 1830.

Meeting Location is HQ Honda @ 17700 FL Hwy 50, Clermont in 2d floor conference room (Accessible entrance closest to elevator is on West side of building near service. Those who don’t mind stairs can park in larger lot on East side of building, enter and take stairs to 2d floor) MAP

Please come early at 1800 hrs (6:00pm) for social time.

In honor of Memorial Day celebrated this month, we will conduct a special Bell Ceremony honoring our departed members at this meeting.

Dress code: Marine Corps League Cover

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there Tuesday.

Yours in service,

Andy Smith, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120

NOTE NEW MEETING DAY - 2ND TUES OF THE MONTH

Meeting of Detachment Officers to be conducted at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s of Clermont located on East Hwy 50 near the Home Depot. The address is 1642 E Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

Attendees wishing to order something to eat should plan to arrive at 3:30 PM

Anyone wishing to bring "new business" agenda items for consideration by the detachment at the next scheduled business meeting, must first present to this Officer's Meeting for pre-approval.

Anyone wishing to put items to the Detachment Officers for immediate consideration between business meetings, should do so at this Officer meeting.

Join us at Bob Evans in Clermont for a No-Host Breakfast on the first Friday of the month at 9:00 AM in the Group Dining Area. No uniform required but feel free to show some pride and wear USMC theme/logo or RED Friday (Remember Everyone Deployed) t-shirt, etc…

Come enjoy some good food, chat, tell a few sea-stories, etc. and just partake in some good ole fashion camraderie with your brothers & sisters.

Members are welcome to bring along spouse and also any other guests, especially those who may be interested in joining our detachment.

Join fellow Marines and FMF Navy Members for fun and fellowship at our monthly South Lake County Detachment meeting.

NOTE: MEETING TIME, DATE & LOCATION HAVE CHANGED

Montly Business Meeting will be held on the 3d Tuesday of the Month with Social Time at 1800 & Business called to order at 1830.

New Meeting Location is HQ Honda @ 17700 FL Hwy 50, Clermont in 2d floor conference room (Accessible entrance closest to elevator is on West side of building near service. Those who don’t mind stairs can park in larger lot on East side of building, enter and take stairs to 2d floor) MAP

Please come early at 1800 hrs (6:00pm) for social time with drinks and snacks.

Dress code is Undress Blues or Red detachment Polo Shirt.

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there Tuesday.

Yours in service,

Andy Smith, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120

NOTE NEW MEETING DAY - 2ND TUES OF THE MONTH

Meeting of Detachment Officers to be conducted at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s of Clermont located on East Hwy 50 near the Home Depot. The address is 1642 E Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

Attendees wishing to order something to eat should plan to arrive at 3:30 PM

Anyone wishing to bring "new business" agenda items for consideration by the detachment at the next scheduled business meeting, must first present to this Officer's Meeting for pre-approval.

Anyone wishing to put items to the Detachment Officers for immediate consideration between business meetings, should do so at this Officer meeting.

This meeting is open to Devil Dogs of the Warrior Pound

New Meeting Location is HQ Honda @ 17700 FL Hwy 50, Clermont in 2d floor conference room (Accessible entrance closest to elevator is on West side of building near service. Those who don’t mind stairs can park in larger lot on East side of building, enter and take stairs to 2d floor)

The Military Order of the Devil Dogs is the Fun & Honor Society of the Marine Corps League

You must be invited to join, be recommended by the Detachment Commandant and be a paid up, active member of your Marine Corps League Detachment for a minimum of 1 year to be eligible. Let the Commandant know if you are interested.

Join us at Bob Evans in Clermont for a No-Host Breakfast on the first Friday of the month at 9:00 AM in the Group Dining Area. No uniform required but feel free to show some pride and wear USMC theme/logo or RED Friday (Remember Everyone Deployed) t-shirt, etc…

Come enjoy some good food, chat, tell a few sea-stories, etc. and just partake in some good ole fashion camraderie with your brothers & sisters.

Members are welcome to bring along spouse and also any other guests, especially those who may be interested in joining our detachment.

Free sandwich provided to Vietnam Era Veterans on this day at Mission BBQ in thanks for your service.

Ceremonial Commander Collin A. Cotterel, the leader of the Detachment Color/Honor Guard, requests all Honor Guard members participate in this practice session. Those interested in joining the Honor Guard are welcome to attend.

Location is behind Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5277, 855 W Desoto St, Clermont, FL 34711.

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 1400

Join fellow Marines and FMF Navy Members for fun and fellowship at our monthly South Lake County Detachment meeting.

The meeting will begin at 19:00 hrs (7:00pm), Monday, March 23, 2026 at the Clermont VFW Post 5277, located at 855 W. Desota St, Clermont, FL 34711 MAP

Please come early at 1830 hrs (6:30pm) for social time with drinks and snacks.

Dress code is BLACK Detachment Polo Shirt.

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … as well as our events. We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there Monday.

Yours in service,

Andy Smith, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120

Will be held at Florida National Cemetary, Bushnell, FL Time 1300. Line-up 1245

https://www.beckerfamilyfuneral.com/obituaries/edward-gomperts-jr

Obituary

Edward J. "Eddy" Gomperts, 81, of Kings Ridge, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, at home with his wife, Margaret, by his side.Born January 3, 1945, in Brooklyn, N.Y., Eddy lived a life full of love, service, and generosity. A proud Marine veteran, he devoted himself to helping fellow veterans and making his community a better place.

He will be remembered for his kind heart, his dedication to family, and the joy he brought to all who knew him. Eddy is survived by his wife, Peggy; daughters Gigi, Jeannie, and Sherry; son Eddy; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will Military Honors will be held Friday, March 20, 2026, 1pm at Florida National Cemetery.

The family thanks caregivers, hospitals, veterans, and friends for their love and support.

Meeting of Detachment Officers to be conducted at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s of Clermont located on East Hwy 50 near the Home Depot. The address is 1642 E Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

Attendees wishing to order something to eat should plan to arrive at 3:30 PM

Anyone wishing to bring "new business" agenda items for consideration by the detachment at the next scheduled business meeting, must first present to this Officer's Meeting for pre-approval.

Anyone wishing to put items to the Detachment Officers for immediate consideration between business meetings, should do so at this Officer meeting.

Join fellow Marines and FMF Navy Members for fun and fellowship at our monthly South Lake County Detachment meeting.

The meeting will begin at 19:00 hrs (7:00pm), Monday, February 23, 2026 at the Clermont VFW Post 5277, located at 855 W. Desota St, Clermont, FL 34711 MAP

Please come early at 1830 hrs (6:30pm) for social time with drinks and snacks.

Dress code is RED Detachment Polo Shirt.

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … as well as our events. We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there Monday.

Yours in service,

Andy Smith, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120

Hello fellow leaguers — SAVE THE DATE!!  Our annual Valentines Party is going to be:

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026

 ❤️ 

6:30 pm

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza

1754 East Highway 50

Clermont, FL 34711

352-717-5300

This has always been a favorite with our members, so bring your spouse or significant other.  Let's fill the room with warmth and amor!

I will be sending another email next week to get number of attendees.  Till then, looking forward as always to seeing all of you!!!

Lu

Join fellow Marines and FMF Navy Members for fun and fellowship at our monthly South Lake County Detachment meeting.

The meeting will begin at 19:00 hrs (7:00pm), Monday, January 26, 2026 at the Clermont VFW Post 5277, located at 855 W. Desota St, Clermont, FL 34711 MAP

Please come early at 1830 hrs (6:30pm) for social time with drinks and snacks.

Dress code is UNDRESS Blues or RED Detachment Polo Shirt. IMPORTANT MEETING - PLEASE ATTEND AS WE WILL BE INSTALLING OUR NEW 2026 OFFICERS.

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … as well as our events. We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there Monday.

Yours in service,

Collin Cotterell, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120

Meeting of Detachment Officers to be conducted at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s of Clermont located on East Hwy 50 near the Home Depot. The address is 1642 E Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

Attendees wishing to order something to eat should plan to arrive at 3:30 PM

Anyone wishing to bring "new business" agenda items for consideration by the detachment at the next scheduled business meeting, must first present to this Officer's Meeting for pre-approval.

Anyone wishing to put items to the Detachment Officers for immediate consideration between business meetings, should do so at this Officer meeting.

This meeting is open to Devil Dogs of the Warrior Pound

The Military Order of the Devil Dogs is the Fun & Honor Society of the Marine Corps League

You must be invited to join, be recommended by the Detachment Commandant and be a paid up, active member of your Marine Corps League Detachment for a minimum of 1 year to be eligible.

Will be held at Florida National Cemetary, Bushnell, FL Time 1130

https://www.beckerfamilyfuneral.com/obituary/9406312

Obituary

Edward Robert Lyons “Ted”
December 21, 1940 – July 31, 2025

Edward Robert “Ted” Lyons, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on December 21, 1940, Ted was the cherished son of Elmer and Romaine Lyons, both of whom preceded him in death.

Ted shared a devoted marriage with his wife, Karla Lyons, who was his partner and constant support throughout life’s journey. He is survived by his children Kevin (Karen), Sherry (Donny), Tanya, Stacy (Johnny), Jason (Sabrina), Rachelle, and Kendall.

He was a proud grandfather to Eric (Alicia), Amanda (Jordan), Nate, Kiana, Kai (Breanna), Mia, and Ariana Star. His joy extended further to his great-grandchildren, Hudson Blue Carrasco, Pierre Lynette, Marlyna Rosalie, and Georgianna Sol, who brought him endless smiles and warmth in his later years.

Ted’s career included meaningful contributions during his time with Disney. He designed, wrote, and implemented the Responsible Vendor Program for Disney Parks and Resorts, taught Resorts Traditions classes at Disney University for new employees, and created an employee–management communication forum. He also played a role in recruiting for the Disney College Program, traveling extensively to connect with young people beginning their careers.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Ted was an amazing man with many talents. He was a licensed pilot, glider pilot, and open water scuba diver, and he enjoyed building hot rods. He also previously held a U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance, a testament to the trust placed in his character and abilities.

Ted’s life was defined by love for family, devotion to his loved ones, and the steady presence he provided to all who knew him. He will be remembered for his strength, kindness, and the wisdom he shared generously. Though he is gone from this world, the legacy of his love and achievements will live on in his family for generations to come.

Funeral Services with Military Honors at Florida National Cemetery will be held Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11:30am.

Join fellow Marines and FMF Navy Members for fun and fellowship at our monthly South Lake County Detachment meeting.

The meeting will begin at 19:00 hrs (7:00pm), Monday, June 30, 2025 at the Clermont VFW Post 5277, located at 855 W. Desota St, Clermont, FL 34711 MAP

Please come early at 1830 hrs (6:30pm) for social time with drinks and snacks.

Dress code is RED Detachment Polo Shirt. IMPORTANT MEETING - PLEASE ATTEND AS WE WILL BE VOTING FOR 2026 OFFICERS.

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … as well as our events. We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there Monday.

Yours in service,

Collin Cotterell, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120