VFW Post 4534
3250 South US 1
Rockledge, FL 32955
To my fellow Rocket Post Comrades and their
families,
This
week we mark the celebration of the Marine Corps Birthday on Tuesday, and
Veteran’s Day on Wednesday.
10 November 1775 marks the date the Marine Corps was formed, making this year its
245th birthday. In addition to that, this year also marks the 75thanniversary of World War II battles like Iwo Jima and Okinawa, in Japan, the 70thanniversary of Inchon and the Chosen Reservoir during the Korean War, and the
55th anniversary of Marines arriving at Da Nang, Vietnam.
As
Marine Corps Commandant General David Berger said in his birthday message,
"While this year’s challenges are significant and unique, they are not unprecedented,
and it is important to remember that our Nation and Corps have endured
difficult times in the past”. He went on to say "From the past, we draw
strength, pride, and a responsibility to carry on the warfighting heritage our
predecessors built. We must also recognize our tradition of continuous
adaptation-one that should inspire our current force modernization and
innovation efforts”.
Our
Marine brothers and sisters hail from a proud history of defense of our nation,
and we are proud to have them in our midst as members of our Post. Remember to
try and join us as we say Happy Birthday Marines with a cake cutting at 6 PM
Tuesday at the Rocket Post. SEMPER FI
As we
move into our celebration of Veteran’s Day on Wednesday, 11 November, I want to
say THANK YOU to all our Comrades who and fellow Veterans who served our Nation
with honor and dignity. America would not be here if it weren’t for our
Veteran’s. As we continue to work through this year of challenges with Covid-19
and so many other issues, let us continue to stand side by side, remembering
our Oath, which remains as true today as the day we first took it! Happy
Veterans Day to all who’ve served. Please join us at the Post for a brief
ceremony at 1PM followed by refreshments.
Respectfully,
Mark
R. Kelley
Commander
VFW
Post 4534