3 Gun Match Memorial

I will be participating in this. If you live in the area and are interested, please contact Greg. Or if you just want to donate to the fund, info is at the bottom of the post.

THE 1/24 MEMORIAL FUNDRAISER

3 GUN MATCH

1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, is a Marine Corps infantry battalion, headquartered aboard Selfridge Air National Guard Base. The 1/24 Memorial Committee is raising funds to honor the service and sacrifice of these fallen Marines. Brock Babb Joshua Hines Richard Buersetta Thomas Gilbert Troy Nealey Jacob Neal Minhee Kim Bryan Burgess Jeremy Shock Brent Beeler Nicholas Miller William Spencer Luis Castillo Mark Kidd Matthew Pathenos Tarryl Hill Brett Witteveen Bufford Van Slyke Tyler Overstreet Jonathan Thornsberry Christopher Esckelson Marcus Golczynski

Christian Golczynski receiving the flag of his father, presented on behalf of the

Commandant of the Marine Corps and a grateful nation. The flag is a symbol to honor the fallen Marine’s service to his country and his Corps.

A competitive Three Gun Match is being held Saturday and Sunday April 4 & 5, 2009 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM at the Macomb Community College Gun Range located at 21901 Dunham Rd Clinton Twp, MI 48036. Shooters will need a semi-auto rifle, pump or semi-auto shotgun, and pistol or revolver and at least ten (10) rounds of ammunition for each. Slugs preferred.

If you do not have the above firearm(s) but would still like to participate, Macomb Community College will provide you with one or all of the above firearms and necessary ammunition for an additional $10 fee.

Participants are expected to handle their firearms safely and professionally at all times. MCC staff will be available to provide assistance to shooters who might be unfamiliar with borrowed firearms.

Awards for the top "Open" and "Stock" classifications will be made to accommodate electronic and iron sights.

Cost is $25 if you bring your own firearms and ammunition. $35 if you need firearms or ammunition. Cash or a check made payable to the Marine Corps League is preferred.

Shooters must be a past or present government employee with firearms training to participate in the match. All police, fire, active or reserve military, National Guard, and veterans are welcome to shoot. Donations are always welcomed. Refreshments will be provided.

The course of fire will be announced the day of the match. Any questions contact Gregory Scott at 586-498-4005 or [email protected] or Jim Wilson @498-4062 after 5:00PM.

If you would like to participate, to support this noble cause, please bring cash or check made payable to: the

Dept. Of Michigan, Marine Corps League, with 1/24 Memorial Fund in the memorandum. Donations May Be Sent To: Marine Corps League P.O. Box 450117 Selfridge ANGB, Michigan 48045

The Department of Michigan, Marine Corps League is a 501(c)(4) organization. Your donations to the 1/24 Memorial Fund may be tax deductible.