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T o g e th e r We S ta n d AMERICA
MARINE CORPS-LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION Est. 1995 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 2 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 3
Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation
Thank you for supporting the work of the Marine Corps -Law Enforcement Foundation.
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE
The Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation provides financial aid for education, special needs, and care for children of U.S. Marines, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, Immigration and Naturalization Services, Customs Bureau, Secret Service, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Bureau, the U.S. Marshals, Naval Criminal Investigative Service and Federal Air Marshal Service. It also awards U.S. Treasury Bonds to children of U.S. Marines and federal law enforcement employees killed in the line of duty. Special consideration may be given to state, county and local law enforcement officers.
This Foundation was formed in February of 1995 by a group of former Marines and federal law enforcement officers met and sought a vehicle to assist the children of Marines and federal law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. We wanted to do it in a way that would have an immediate life changing effect on the surviving parent and the children who, in most cases, lost their father. That was the beginning of the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation. Our Mission Statement is the same as it was back DHS in 1995 and has not changed:
“TO ENCOURAGE THE SPIRITUAL, MORAL, INTELLECTUAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN THROUGH EDUCATION. WE STRONGLY BELIEVE OUR NATIONS MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE IS ITS YOUTH AND THEY MUST BE CARED FOR”
Through your continuous support, our Foundation has distributed aid with a value of more than $71 million to more than 3,900 CHILDREN OF OUR FALLEN MARINES AND FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS who were killed on duty or died under extraordinary circumstances while serving our country at home or abroad.
When a child of a United States Marine is afflicted with a physical or mental disability and requires special medical equipment or tutoring, our Foundation may grant financial assistance to that family if their personal insurance does not cover the complete cost of treatment for this child.
This assistance has had a positive, and immediate life-changing effect on many, many children. We are thankful for the commitment and support of our many members and volunteers. Because of their dedication 98.4% of all donations to MC-LEF go directly to fund our mission.
The Foundation is registered to participate in the Combined Federal Campaigns (CFC #10507). It is also an Internal Revenue Service 501 © 3 Tax-Exempt Charity, Federal Tax ID # 22-335-7410
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Value of Our Awards as of December 31, 2016 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 5 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 6 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 7 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 8 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 9 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 10
The Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation Expresses its Deepest Appreciation to all Our Friends. and Supporters. Thank you for yourContinued Support and Dedication to the Foundation
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Presentation of Colors and Patriotic Interlude The Commandant’s Own United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps Marine Barracks, Washington DC Invocation Father Francis P. Foley, US Naval Academy Command Chaplain
Introduction of Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients Lt. Commander Thomas G. Kelley, U.S. Navy, CMOH President of Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation Mission Update and Remarks Edmond J. Boran, President, Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation
Video Presentation
Dinner
2016 Captain Peter Mucci Award Recipients
Trooper of the Year, New Jersey State Police Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Trooper I James Agens, #6436 Police Officer of the Year Sergeant Craig HooHooCraig Presented By Presented By Lt. Colonel JJeeeffffffrrey D. Mottley CChhieeff Louis Klock Deputy Superintendent ooff Homeland Security Chieeff ooff Police Operations New Jersey State Police Port Authority Police Introduction of Militarytary Guest of Honor Lt. General Jon M. DavisvisM. Depututyy Commandant for Aviation Presented By Lt. General Fred McCorklee,, USMCC,, Ret. 2017 Charles Ruch Semper Fidelis Award Recipient Thomas Stephen Monaghan United States Marine (‘56-‘59) Founder of Domino’s Pizza Founder of Ave Maria School of Law Founder of Ave Maria Universittyy Presented By Lt. General JJoon M. Davis Deepputy Commandant ffoor Aviation 2017 Commandant’s Corporate Leadership Semper Fidelis Award Recipient Leo A. Holt President Holt Logistics Corp. Presented By MSgt. Peter Oaklandd,, USMCC,, Ret.
Silent Auctions Closes 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 12
General Robert B. Neller 37th Commandant, U.S. Marine Corps 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 13 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 14
Lieutenant General Jon M. Davis Deputy Commandant for Aviation 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 15
Lieutenant General Jon M. Davis Deputy Commandant for Aviation
Lieutenant General Jon M. Davis assumed his current position as the Deputy Commandant for Aviation, Headquarters Marine Corps in June 2014.
Commissioned in May 1980 through the PLC Program, LtGen Davis completed the Basic School in August 1980, and then reported for flight training. Upon receiving his wings in September of 1982, he was selected to fly the AV-8A Harrier.
He reported to VMAT-203 in October 1982, completed Harrier training and reported to VMA-231 in 1983 where he deployed aboard the USS Inchon. In 1985 he transferred to VMAT-203 serving as an instructor pilot. In 1986 he attended the WTI course at MAWTS-1. In 1987 he transferred to VMA-223 serving as the "Bulldogs" WTI and operations officer. From 1988 to 1991 he served as an exchange officer with the Royal Air Force. After training in the United Kingdom, he deployed to Gutersloh, Germany for duty as a GR-5/7 attack pilot with 3(F) squadron. From 1991 to 1994 he served as an instructor at MAWTS-1 in Yuma, AZ. From 1998 to 2000 he commanded VMA-223. During his tour, VMA-223 won the CNO Safety Award and the Sanderson Trophy two years in a row, and exceeded 40,000 hours of mishap free operations. After completing the Executive Helicopter Familiarization Course at HT-18 in Pensacola in 2003, he was assigned to MAWTS-1 where he served as Executive Officer and from 2004 to 2006 as Commanding Officer. From 2006 to 2008 he served as the Deputy Commander Joint Functional Component Command -- Network Warfare at Fort Meade, Maryland. He commanded the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing from July 2010 to May 2012. From May 2012 to June 2014, he served as the Deputy Commander, United States Cyber Command.
His staff billets include a two year tour as a member of the 31st Commandant’s Staff Group, and two years as the Junior Military Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Defense. In 2003, he served as an Assistant Operations Officer on the 3rd Marine Air Wing staff in Kuwait during Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2004, he served in Iraq as the Officer in Charge of the 3d Marine Aircraft Red Team. He served as the Deputy Assistant Commandant for Aviation from 2008 to 2010. In the course of his career he has flown over 4,500 mishap free hours in the AV-8, F-5 and FA-18 and as a co-pilot in every type model series tilt-rotor, rotary winged and air refueler aircraft in the USMC inventory.
LtGen Davis graduated with honors from The Basic School and was a Distinguished Graduate of the Marine Corps Command and Staff College. He is a graduate of the Tactical Air Control Party Course, Amphibious Warfare School, Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI), The School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW), and Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). He holds a Bachelors of Science from Allegheny College, a Masters of Science from Marine Corps University and a Masters of International Public Policy from Johns Hopkins.
His personal decorations include the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal (two awards), the Legion of Merit (two awards), Meritorious Service Medal (three awards), Navy Commendation (three awards) as well as other campaign and service awards. 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 16
In Attendance MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS
Lt. Com. Thomas G. Kelley U.S. Navy 1969
MajGen. James E. Livingston U.S. Marine Corps 1968
Lt. Walter Joseph Marm, Jr.. U.S. Army 1965
Lt. Brian Miles Thacker U.S. Army 1971
Sgt. Robert M. Patterson U.S. Army 1968
CWO4 Hershel Woodrow Williams U.S. Marine Corps 1945 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 17
THE NAVY CROSS
The Navy Cross Medal is the Department of the Navy’s second highest combat decoration, second only to the Medal of Honor. It is presented to members of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force. NAVY CROSS RECIPIENTS
Edward Hansberry World War II Patrick T. McGahn, Jr. Korea General William Keys USMC (Ret.) Vietnam Robin Montgomery Vietnam Colonel John W. Ripley USMC (Ret.) Vietnam Sgt. James E. McGreevey USMC World War II 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 18
Lieutenant Commander, Thomas G. Kelley Medal of Honor 1969 River Assault Division 152 Kien Hoa Province, Vietnam
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to
Lieutenant Commander Thomas G. Kelley United States Navy
for service as set forth in the following
CITATION:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in the afternoon while serving as commander of River Assault Division 152 during combat operations against enemy aggressor forces. Lt. Comdr. (then Lt.) Kelley was in charge of a column of 8 river assault craft which were extracting 1 company of U.S. Army infantry troops on the east bank of the Ong Muong Canal in Kien Hoa Province, when 1 of the armored troop carriers reported a mechanical failure of a loading ramp. At approximately the same time, Viet Cong forces opened fire from the opposite bank of the canal. After issuing orders for the crippled troop carrier to raise its ramp manually, and for the remaining boats to form a protective cordon around the disabled craft, Lt. Comdr. Kelley realizing the extreme danger to his column and its inability to clear the ambush site until the crippled unit was repaired, boldly maneuvered the monitor in which he was embarked to the exposed side of the protective cordon in direct line with the enemy's fire, and ordered the monitor to commence firing. Suddenly, an enemy rocket scored a direct hit on the coxswain's flat, the shell penetrating the thick armor plate, and the explosion spraying shrapnel in all directions. Sustaining serious head wounds from the blast, which hurled him to the deck of the monitor, Lt. Comdr. Kelley disregarded his severe injuries and attempted to continue directing the other boats. Although unable to move from the deck or to speak clearly into the radio, he succeeded in relaying his commands through 1 of his men until the enemy attack was silenced and the boats were able to move to an area of safety. Lt. Comdr. Kelley's brilliant leadership, bold initiative, and resolute determination served to inspire his men and provide the impetus needed to carry out the mission after he was medically evacuated by helicopter. His extraordinary courage under fire, and his selfless devotion to duty sustain and enhance the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 19
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Capt. JAMES E. LIVINGSTON MEDAL OF HONOR 1968 VIETNAM
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to
CAPTAIN JAMES E. LIVINGSTON UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
for service as set forth in the following
CITATION:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as Commanding Officer, Company E, in action against enemy forces. Company E launched a determined assault on the heavily fortified village of Dai Do, which had been seized by the enemy on the preceding evening isolating a marine company from the remainder of the battalion. Skillfully employing screening agents, Capt. Livingston maneuvered his men to assault positions across 500 meters of dangerous open rice paddies while under intense enemy fire. Ignoring hostile rounds impacting near him, he fearlessly led his men in a savage assault against enemy emplacements within the village. While adjusting supporting arms fire, Capt. Livingston moved to the points of heaviest resistance, shouting words of encouragement to his marines, directing their fire, and spurring the dwindling momentum of the attack on repeated occasions. Although twice painfully wounded by grenade fragments, he refused medical treatment and courageously led his men in the destruction of over 100 mutually supporting bunkers, driving the remaining enemy from their positions, and relieving the pressure on the stranded marine company. As the 2 companies consolidated positions and evacuated casualties, a third company passed through the friendly lines launching an assault on the adjacent village of Dinh To, only to be halted by a furious counterattack of an enemy battalion. Swiftly assessing the situation and disregarding the heavy volume of enemy fire, Capt. Livingston boldly maneuvered the remaining effective men of his company forward, joined forces with the heavily engaged marines, and halted the enemy’s counterattack. Wounded a third time and unable to walk, he steadfastly remained in the dangerously exposed area, deploying his men to more tenable positions and supervising the evacuation of casualties. Only when assured of the safety of his men did he allow himself to be evacuated. Capt. Livingston’s gallant actions upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service. 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 21
Major General (then Capt.) JAMES E. LIVINGSTON 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 22
First Lieutenant (then 2nd Lt.) WALTER JOSEPH MARM, JR. MEDAL OF HONOR 1965 VIETNAM
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to
FIRST LIEUTENANT (then 2nd Lt.) WALTER JOSEPH MARM, JR. UNITED STATES ARMY
for service as set forth in the following
CITATION:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. As a platoon leader in the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), 1st Lt. Marm demonstrated indomitable courage during a combat operation. His company was moving through the valley to relieve a friendly unit surrounded by an enemy force of estimated regimental size. 1st Lt. Marm led his platoon through withering fire until they were finally forced to take cover. Realizing that his platoon could not hold very long, and seeing four enemy soldiers moving into his position, he moved quickly under heavy fire and annihilated all four. Then, seeing that his platoon was receiving intense fire from a concealed machine gun, he deliberately exposed himself to draw its fire. Thus locating its position, he attempted to destroy it with an antitank weapon. Although he inflicted casualties, the weapon did not silence the enemy fire. Quickly disregarding the intense fire directed on him and his platoon, he charged 30 meters across open ground and hurled grenades into the enemy position, killing some of the eight insurgents manning it. Although severely wounded, when his grenades were expended, armed with only a rifle, he continued the momentum of his assault on the position and killed the remainder of the enemy. 1st Lt. Marm’s selfless actions reduced the fire on his platoon, broke the enemy assault, and rallied his unit to continue toward the accomplishment of this mission. 1st Lt. Marm’s gallantry on the battlefield and his extraordinary intrepidity at the risk of his life are in the highest traditions of the U.S. Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of his country. 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 23
First Lieutenant (then 2nd Lt.) Walter J. Marm, Jr. 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 24
1st. Lt. BRIAN MILE THACKER MEDAL OF HONOR 1971 3/31/71 KONTUM PROVINCE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to
FIRST LIEUTENANT BRIAN MILES THACKER UNITED STATES ARMY
for service as set forth in the following
CITATION:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. 1st Lt. Thacker, Field Artillery, Battery A, distinguished himself while serving as the team leader of an Integrated Observation System collocated with elements of two Army of the Republic of Vietnam units at Fire Base Six. A numerically superior North Vietnamese Army force launched a well planned dawn attack on the small, isolated, hilltop fire base. Employing rockets, grenades, flame throwers and automatic weapons, the enemy forces penetrated the perimeter defenses and engaged the defenders in hand-to-hand combat. Throughout the morning and early afternoon, 1st Lt. Thacker rallied and encouraged the U.S. and Republic of Vietnam soldiers in heroic efforts to repulse the enemy. He occupied a dangerously exposed observation position for a period of four hours while directing friendly air strikes and artillery fire against the assaulting enemy forces. His personal bravery and inspired leadership enabled the outnumbered friendly forces to inflict a maximum of casualties on the attacking enemy forces and prevented the base from being overrun. By late afternoon, the situation had become untenable. 1st Lt. Thacker organized and directed the withdrawal of the remaining friendly forces. With complete disregard for his personal safety, he remained inside the perimeter alone to provide covering fire with his M-16 rifle until all other friendly forces had escaped from the besieged fire base. Then, in an act of supreme courage, he called for friendly artillery fire on his own position to allow his comrades more time to withdraw safely from the area and, at the same time, inflict even greater casualties on the enemy forces. Although wounded and unable to escape from the area himself, he successfully eluded the enemy forces for eight days until friendly forces regained control of the fire base. The extraordinary courage and selflessness displayed by 1st Lt. Thacker were an inspiration to his comrades and are in the highest traditions of the military service. 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 25
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SGT. ROBERT M. PATTERSON MEDAL OF HONOR 1968 LA CHU, VIETNAM
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to SERGEANT ROBERT M. PATTERSON UNITED STATES ARMY
for service as set forth in the following
CITATION:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity on action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Patterson (then Sp4c.) distinguished himself while serving as a fire team leader of the 3d Platoon, Troop B, during an assault against a North Vietnamese Army battalion, which was entrenched in a heavy fortified position. When the leading squad of the 3d Platoon was pinned down by heavy interlocking automatic weapons and rocket propelled grenade fire from two enemy bunkers, Sgt. Patterson and the two other members of his assault team moved forward under a hail of enemy fire to destroy the bunkers with grenade and machine gun fire. Observing that his comrades were being fired on from a third enemy bunker covered by enemy gunners in 1-man spider holes, Sgt. Patterson, with complete disregard for his safety and ignoring the warning of his comrades that he was moving into a bunker complex, assaulted and destroyed the position. Although exposed to intensive small arms and grenade fire from the bunkers and their mutually supporting emplacements, Sgt. Patterson continued his assault upon the bunkers, which were impeding the advance of his unit. Sgt. Patterson single handedly destroyed, by rifle and grenade fire, five enemy bunkers, killed eight enemy soldiers and captured seven weapons. His dauntless courage and heroism inspired his platoon to resume the attack and to penetrate the enemy defensive position. Sgt. Patterson’s action, at the risk of his life, has reflected great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army. 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 27
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CW04 HERSHEL WOODROW “WOODY” WILLIAMS MEDAL OF HONOR 1945 2/23/45 Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to CORPORAL HERSHEL WOODROW WILLIAMS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
for service as set forth in the following
CITATION:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as demolition sergeant serving with the 21st Marines, 3d Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 23 February 1945. Quick to volunteer his services when our tanks were maneuvering vainly to open a lane for the infantry through the network of reinforced concrete pillboxes, buried mines, and black volcanic sands, Cpl. Williams daringly went forward alone to attempt the reduction of devastating machinegun fire from the unyielding positions. Covered only by 4 riflemen, he fought desperately for 4 hours under terrific enemy small-arms fire and repeatedly returned to his own lines to prepare demolition charges and obtain serviced flamethrowers, struggling back, frequently to the rear of hostile emplacements, to wipe out 1 position after another. On 1 occasion, he daringly mounted a pillbox to insert the nozzle of his flamethrower through the air vent, killing the occupants and silencing the gun; on another he grimly charged enemy riflemen who attempted to stop him with bayonets and destroyed them with a burst of flame from his weapon. His unyielding determination and extraordinary heroism in the face of ruthless enemy resistance were directly instrumental in neutralizing one of the most fanatically defended Japanese strong points encountered by his regiment and aided vitally in enabling his company to reach its objective. Cpl. Williams' aggressive fighting spirit and valiant devotion to duty throughout this fiercely contested action sustain and enhance the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 29
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Remembering Our Fr i ends RECIPIENTS MOST DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN AWARD
1995 Zachery Fisher Real Estate Developer, New York
1996 Alfred Lerner Chairman and C.E.O. MBNA Corporation
1997 James K. Kallstrom Capt., USMCR, Vietnam Assistant Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation
1998 Thomas J. Pickard Asst. Dir. Criminal Div. FBI, Washington, D.C.
1999 Senator William Gormley Former Captain USMCR
2000 Richard P. Torykian, Sr. Director Lazard, Freres & Co., LLC Former Captain USMCR Patrick T. “Paddy” McGahn, Jr. 2001 Brian Stafford Most Distinguished American Award Director, U.S. Secret Service
2002 General Peter Pace Patrick T. “Paddy” McGahn, Jr. Just his name brings a USMC, Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff smile, or a tale or two to the lips of those who had the good fortune to have crossed paths with this truly rare 2003 General James L. Jones individual. McGahn was tough-minded and demanding, Supreme Allied Commander, Europe and even at times stubborn but his charm, compassion, and caring for others filled his very essence. He was a big 2004 Dr. Paul W. Wolfowitz man with a ruddy complexion and an ever-present crew Deputy Secretary of Defense cut who squeezed every ounce of breath out of each day. 2005 Robert L. Nardelli Chairman, President & CEO, Home Depot A son of a saloon-keeper, this New Jersey native did not merely show up when his country called during the 2006 Patrick J. Finneran Korean War. He gave it his all; he knew no other way. President, Support Systems & Integrated Defense McGahn was a gritty U.S. Marine Corps rifle platoon Systems, The Boeing Company leader and recipient of the Navy Cross, the nation’s second highest military honor. He became a political 2007 Major General Michael Ryan (USMC Ret.) strategist for the Democratic Party, and confidant to Executive Vice President, Rolls Royce Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson. 2008 Frank M. McDonough, Esq. Maj. (USMC Ret.) President, New York Shipping Association As a prominent attorney, he brought casino gambling to Atlantic City and convinced the U.S. Supreme Court to 2009 Joseph J. Plumeri order the State of New Jersey to place voting booths in Chairman & CEO, Willis Group Holdings Limited areas more convenient to Black citizens. 2010 Major General Charles F. Bolden, Jr. (USMC Ret.) As a living legacy, he co-founded the Marine Corps-Law Administrator, National Aeronautics Enforcement Foundation along with four other former and Space Administration (NASA) Marines to provide scholarships to children of fallen 2011 Christopher Chadwick patriots. McGahn is remembered as a fierce competitor, a President, Boeing Military Aircraft, Defense Space & Security loyal friend, and a devoted family man. We salute you, 2013 General Alfred M. Gray, Jr. Patrick T. McGahn. And will forever miss the likes of United States Marine Corps (Ret.) thee. 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 31
Semper Fidelis
RECIPIENTS SEMPER FIDELIS AWARD
1990 Donald Trump Trump Organization
1991 James Kallstrom Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation
1992 Edmond Boran Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation
1993 Raymond Kelly Commissioner, New York City Police Department
1994 Chris Ford Head Coach, Boston Celtics Charles “Hondo” Ruch 1995 Roger P. Wagner President COO, Trump Castle
Semper Fidelis Award 1996 Eljay B. Bowron Director, United States Secret Service “Hondo” to his many friends was known as a dynamo of energy. His quick wit and humor and endless array of 1998 Wallace R. Barr one liners made even the most surly person laugh Executive Vice-President Park Place Entertainment uncontrollably. 1999 Edward H. Hansberry Hondo enlisted in the Marine Corps immediately Former Sgt., USMC following high school and served a tour in Viet Nam. WWII Navy Cross May 21, 1945 After his discharge Hondo went to AT&T as an Account 2001 Joe Looker Executive and retired after some 25 years in service. Former Sgt., USMC Hondo was a member of the Mount Holly Board of Environmental Director Education since 1987 where he served in many Chancellor Park Assisted Living Facility capacities. Most recently he was the force behind the 2002 Thomas Cottone construction of the John Brainerd School addition Special Agent, FBI making the district’s dream of preschool for every child a reality. 2003 Donald J. Shepard Chairman & CEO Aegon, N.V.
A dedicated member of the Marine Corps-Law 2004 Lt. Col. Marvin D. Perskie Enforcement Foundation for many years and Co- United States Marine Corps (Ret) Chairman of the Atlantic City Gala and Golf Tournament, Hondo played many key roles in the 2005 Philip L. Rogers Foundation’s endeavors in Atlantic City. His passion for President, Optical Air Data Systems golf and golf tournaments was apparent in every facet of 2006 Jon S. Corzine his work. Governor, State of New Jersey
We know that together with Paddy and Arthur, Hondo 2007 Lt. General Fred McCorkle is organizing a phenomenal golf tournament in Heaven United States Marine Corps (Ret.) and we are sure he will figure a way to have a million 2008 Mary L. Howell dollar shoot out and new chariots for the hole in one Executive Vice President, Textron, Inc. prizes. 2011 Jim Gearhart On Air Personality WKXW-FM New Jersey 101.5 Millenium News Radio
2013 Paul Chapa Managing Partner, Sales Director, Frozen & Refrigerated Buyers
2014 Leanne Caret Chief Financial Officer for Boeing Defense Space & Security 2015 William J. Healey President, Viking Yacht Company
2016 Major Robert Dyer, USMC (Ret.) Founder and Former CEO, RuckPack 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 32
2017 CHARLES RUCH SEMPER FIDELIS AWARD Thomas Stephen Monaghan Founder of Domino’s Pizza, Founder of Ave Maria School of Law and Founder of Ave Maria University
Although best known as the founder of Domino’s Pizza and former owner of the Detroit Tigers baseball franchise, Thomas S. Monaghan is currently devoting his attention full time to non-profit endeavors, specifically focused on supporting Catholic higher education. This work primarily flows through the Ave Maria Foundation, which he founded in 1983 and for which he serves as Chairman of the Board.
In 1998, Monaghan provided the impetus for a major initiative in Catholic higher education with the founding of Ave Maria Institute in Ypsilanti, Michigan (which later became Ave Maria College), a Catholic liberal arts institution designed to prepare students for leadership in academics, professional occupations, and service to the greater community.
Ave Maria College was the predecessor to Ave Maria University, which was founded in 2003 and which operated in an interim facilities in Naples, FL until its permanent facilities were completed in the 2007. The university’s permanent campus is located in Ave Maria, Florida, which is just northeast of Naples. Monaghan serves as the university’s chancellor.
In addition to supporting the university, the Ave Maria Foundation provided the initial funding for Ave Maria School of Law, which was founded in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but relocated to Naples, Florida in 2009 (for which Monaghan serves as chairman of the board of governors). The Foundation also helped establish the Thomas More Law Center, a public-interest law firm that provides legal counsel to organizations and individuals whose religious and other freedoms are threatened. In 1987, Monaghan founded Legatus (Latin for “ambassador”), an international organization of Catholic CEO’s and presidents committed to studying, living and spreading their faith through their professional and personal lives.
Tom was born in Ann Arbor in 1937. His father died four years later, ushering in a childhood spent largely in an orphanage and a succession of foster homes. After graduating from Ann Arbor’s St. Thomas High School in 1955, and enrolling at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI, Monaghan enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1956. Honorably discharged three years later, he returned to Ann Arbor, where he enrolled at the University of Michigan.
While still a student, Monaghan founded Domino’s Pizza. He and his brother, James, borrowed $900 to buy a small pizza store called DomiNick’s in Ypsilanti. He later bought his brother’s share of the business, and opened additional stores in Ann Arbor and Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. By 1998, Domino’s had 6,250 stores, and ranked as the world’s largest pizza delivery chain, pioneering a number of industry innovations inspired by Monaghan.
The story behind Domino’s Pizza (including the many obstacles and setbacks Monaghan overcame and the path he took to success) was compiled for the first time in his 1986 autobiography, Pizza Tiger, published by Random House. He sold Domino’s Pizza in 1998 to Bain Capital, Inc., leaving behind its day-to-day operations, which he had overseen for 38 years. In 2016 Tan Books published Monaghan, A Life, an authorized biography by Joseph Pearce.
Monaghan has received honorary degrees from thirteen universities around the country, and in March of 2000, he was named an Honorary Fellow of Magdalene College within Britain’s University of Cambridge.
Monaghan and his wife, Marjorie, have four daughters, ten grandchildren and two great-grandchild. 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 33
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2017 COMMANDANT’S CORPORATE LEADERSHIP SEMPER FIDELIS AWARD Leo A. Holt President, Holt Logistics Corp.
Mr. Holt is a native of Philadelphia and has been active in the Port of Philadelphia business community and the food transport and distribution business for over twenty-five years.
He is President of Holt Logistics Corp., which provides logistics management and related services to materials handling and transportation companies.
His family’s efforts to grow the business of the Port of Philadelphia have affected the regional community for four generations and have positioned the Delaware River as a premier transport destination and an important job creator in the regional economy.
Those same generations have been manned by many veterans from all branches of the US military, with family and other servicemen dating back to WW1. In the last fifteen years a dedicated campaign of support and opportunity for veterans has been a source of pride for the Holt family, as part of supporting those on the front lines when they rotate home.
As a civilian without a service record Mr. Holt did not believe that he deserved to receive the Semper Fidelis Award but was ordered to do so by MSgt. Peter Oakland (Ret.) and does believe in following orders. 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 35
Leo A. Holt President, Holt Logistics Corp. 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 36
2017 CAPTAIN PETER MUCCI AWARD
Trooper I James Agens #6436
During 2016, as a result of an exponential explosion in deaths and medical calls for service for those overdosing on heroin, opium derivative, precursors, and their substitutes, the New Jersey State Police Command Staff were tasked by the Superintendent’s Office to begin formulating a plan to detect and dismantle the bulk amounts of heroin being transported to and through the State of New Jersey. Trooper I James Agens #6436 of the Mobile Safe Freight Unit, Transportation Safety Bureau, went above and beyond the call of duty in order to execute the Superintendent’s initiative. His diligent criminal patrol, bulk drug seizures, dedication to the Intelligence-Led Policing model, and his determination have not only distinguished himself with year-long outstanding investigations, but in doing so enhanced the prestige of the New Jersey State Police. Trooper I Agens’ proactive criminal patrol is just one of the several highlights of his ambitious year. He initiated multiple Commercial Motor Vehicle cold-stops, where he relied solely on his training and experience to investigate the potential criminal activity. His stops led to the seizure of 79 kilograms of Heroin and 10 kilograms of Cocaine with an estimated street value of $6.7 million. One of these stops resulted in the seizure of 64 kilograms of Heroin and is considered to be the largest cold-stop seizure of Heroin in United States’ history. Trooper I Agens’ belief in the Intelligence-Led Policing model has allowed him to successfully cultivate and handle several confidential informants resulting in numerous national and multi- national investigations. One investigation in particular, successfully targeted an associate of the well-known drug lord and cartel leader “El Chapo,” considered by the U.S. Department of Treasury to be the most powerful drug trafficker in the world. If you take into consideration his contributions to the intelligence and investigative communities, his personal efforts have led to the seizure of 125 kilograms of Heroin, 62.4 kilograms of Cocaine, and 51 pounds of Methamphetamine; all worth an estimated street value of over 13.2 million. This does not include his contributions to the seizure of $1.5 million in U.S. currency nor the personal property or vehicles that were forfeited. Trooper I James Agens spent over a year working tirelessly with the New Jersey State Police Intelligence Detectives, federal agencies across the nation, Homeland Security Investigations, and Drug Enforcement Agency filed offices to end the proliferation of opiate-based drugs from entering our communities. His selfless efforts have brought great pride and distinction to himself and the Division of State Police. His commitment and dedication exemplify the core values of the New Jersey State Police: Honor, Duty, and Fidelity. 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 37
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2017 CAPTAIN PETER MUCCI AWARD
Sergeant Craig Hoo
Sergeant Craig Hoo has spent the last quarter century serving his country and his community in uniform.
He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1992 and graduated from 3rd Battalion Kilo Company, Platoon 3084. He served nearly five years in the Marines. His duty stations consisted of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Marine Corps Base Quantico, 3rd Force Service Support Group, Okinawa Japan and Camp Fuji Japan. His personal military achievements include meritorious promotion to the rank of Sergeant while maintaining a billet designated for a Senior Staff NCO. He is the recipient of The Navy Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon and the Navy and Marine Overseas Service Ribbon.
Upon the completion of his enlistment he continued his uniformed service with the New York City Police Department. While there, he patrolled the 10th and 120th precincts respectively.
In February of 2001 he resigned from the NYPD and attended the Port Authority of NY & NJ Police Academy then located in Sea Girt, NJ. As a member of the 101st Recruit class, he was appointed class guide, leading his classmates throughout their 21-week academy.
Upon graduating, he was assigned to the World Trade Center Police Command. Although off duty on September 11, 2001 like so many of his colleagues he responded to Ground Zero. He participated in the Search and Recovery efforts until his transfer to Newark Liberty International Airport.
He patrolled Newark Liberty International Airport until his promotion to the rank of Sergeant in early 2015 at which time he was transferred to the Lincoln Tunnel Police Command. Sergeant Hoo was then transferred to Police Headquarters where he currently serves as the Special Services Sergeant. His responsibilities include, but are not limited to, High Profile dignitary movements, the Police Honor Guard and Liaison to the 9/11 family members. His personal awards include the WTC Ribbon, The Police Commendation Medal, The Excellent Police Duty Medal and The Division Group Citation. 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 39
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The Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to the Atlantic City Country Club
for hosting the 23rd Annual Invitational Golf Tournament Monday, June 12, 2017 9:00 am Shotgun
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The Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation congratulations Mr. Leo Holt
as the 2017 Commandant’s Corporate Leadership Semper Fidelis Award Recipient
Thank you for your companies continuing dedication and support for all our veterans. Your committment to those who serve exemplies the Commandant’s Corporate Leadership Semper Fidelis Award. 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:50 AM Page 43
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In Loving Tribute To Our Dear Friends
Pvt. Hector Cafferata, Jr. Congressional Medal of Honor
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Yo u r support, dedication and love to the Marine Corps- Law Enforcement Foundation and the Atlantic City Committee will never be forgotten.
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Check your local theater for Chuck starring Liev Schreiber as Chuck Wepner
CONGRATULATIONS to the Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation 2015 ATHLETE OF THE CENTURY AWARD RECIPIENT Chuck Wepner United States Marine & World Champion Boxer
IFC released its biopic Chuck, in theaters on May 5. While many fans may not know Chuck Wepner by name, the New Jersey boxer served as the inspiration for Sylvester Stallone's iconic character Rocky Balboa. Liev Schreiber stars as Wepner, whose extraordinary true story is told for the first time on the big screen. Chuck Wepner was a liquor salesman from New Jersey who went 15 rounds with the greatest boxer of all time, Muhammad Ali. In his ten years in the ring, Wepner endured two knockouts, eight broken noses, and 313 stitches. But his toughest fights were outside the ring: an epic life of drugs, booze, wild women, incredible highs and extraordinary lows in IFC's biopic. Liev Schreiber is joined by an all-star cast that also includes Naomi Watts, Elisabeth Moss, Ron Perlman, Jim Gaffigan, Michael Rapaport and Pooch Hall, with Morgan Spector playing a young Sylvester Stallone. The actual fight between Chuck Wepner, a.k.a. The Bayonne Bleeder, took place on March 24, 1975, which Sylvester Stallone watched and used as the inspiration for his screenplay Rocky, although Sylvester Stallone originally denied that the movie was based on his fight with Muhammad Ali. In 2003, Chuck Wepner sued Sylvester Stallone for using his fight with Ali as the inspiration for Rocky, which Stallone settled for an undisclosed amount. Philippe Falardeau directs from a screenplay by Jeff Feuerzeig, Jerry Stahl, Michael Cristofer and Liev Schreiber. Jerry Stahl is no stranger to biopics, with his memoir adapted into the 1998 film Permanent Midnight, where Ben Stiller portrayed the writer. This movie also marks the second screenwriting outing for Liev Schreiber, following the 2005 film Everything Is Illuminated, which also served as his directorial debut. Jeff Feuerzeig also helped bring Chuck Wepner's story to light with the 2011 documentary The Real Rocky, which was part of ESPN's 30 for 30 Films lineup. Chuck is produced by Christa Campbell, Lati Grobman, Carl Hampe, Liev Schreiber and Michael Tollin. IFC Films set a May 5 release date for this boxing biopic. www.movieweb.com/chuck-movie-trailer-rocky/ 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:51 AM Page 52
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Thank you John Streep from Dominick Veater
In Loving Memory to Cpl. Dennis J. Veate r, USMC MWSS 472 Detachment A Wyoming, PA Killed in Action 9 March 2007 Al Anbar Province Operation Iraqi Freedom
Dominick Veate r, son of Cpl. Veate r, was the beneficiary of three $10,000 bonds presented on May 5, 2007 through the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation. The bonds, all of which were funded through John Spedden Street, and appropriately noted as The John Spedden Streep Scholarship.
The Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation extends it’s appreciation to
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Saluting the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation And The 8th and I Marine Barracks In Loving Memory of Personnel Honored to be a former member of Peter Mucci the March 28, 1926 - May 24, 1992 Silent Drill Team 1949-1951
A Marine Isaac (Ike) Rucker A Family Man A Cherished Husband A Loving Father and Grandfather A Role Model A Leader A Life Lived to its Fullest A Man Who Left Us With Cherished Memories In Loving Memory A Man Who Left the World a of Better Place Mike and Jo Giardino Forever Loved and Never Forgotten Barbara Kay Mucci and Family Cunningham & Family 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:51 AM Page 60 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:51 AM Page 61
Pvt. Hector Cafferata, Jr. Congressional Medal of Honor
November 4, 1929 - April 12, 2016
During an intense battle in Korea on November 28, 1950, Pvt. Hector A. Cafferata, Jr., a New York native, waged a lone battle against enemy combatants after his entire fireteam became casualties, creating a gap in the line. Cafferata single-handedly maintained the line and killed 15 combatants and wounded several more.
Later that day, after witnessing an enemy grenade land in a shallow, friendly entrenchment, Cafferata rushed through heavy enemy fire to sieze the grenade and throw it back, sustaining serious injuries to his left hand and arm. Cafferata ignored the pain and continued to fight until he was struck by a sniper and forced to receive medical attention.
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The Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation salutes and honors the life of GySgt. “Manila” John Basilone killed in action 19 February 1945 on Iwo Jima.
A Marine of Raritan, New Jersey where an annual parade occurs in his honor in September. He has been featured in an HBO series “The Pacific.” Semper Fidelis Gunny Basilone
We would also like to thank MCLEF Board Member Col. Lou Piantadosi USMC (Ret.) a native of Raritan who is instrumental in the yearly Basilone parade festivities. 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:51 AM Page 65 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:51 AM Page 66
Semper Fidelis is more than a motto. In a brief Latin phrase recognized around the world, it invokes the history and tradition of the US Marine Corps, embraces the Marines’ unique espirit de corps, and represents the lifetime commitment of Marines to Corps, Country, and each other – Always Faithful. It is the intangible link that binds one generation of Marines to the next. 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:51 AM Page 67
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Semper Fidelis Jack!
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In Loving Tribute
Rosemary Haas
Burlington County Military Affairs Committee
Salutes Our Past Chairman Charles A. “Hondo” Ruch In Our Memories Forever and thank you to All the Medal of Honor Recipients Semper Fidelis 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:51 AM Page 71 98689_2017 MCLEF Program Book_57405-USMC-Golf-Book-06 6/5/17 9:51 AM Page 72
The Atlantic City Committee of the Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation
Proudly Salutes
Lt. General Fred “Assassin” McCorkle, USMC (Ret.)
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Thank You for WHAT YOU DO EVERYDAY!
2017 CAPTAIN PETER MUCCI AWARD RECIPIENTS Trooper of the Year, New Jersey State Police Trooper I James Agens, #6436 Police Officer of the Year, Por t Authority of New York and New Jersey Sergeant Craig Hoo
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Congratulations to the MCLEF 23rd Annual Captain Peter Mucci Award Recipient
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The Tradition Continues... Three Generations of
UNITED STATES MARINES
Carlton W. Hobbs - 6th MAR DIV. 1943-1946
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Meaning of the Thin Blue Line Flag
The Blue represents the officer and the courage they find deep inside when faced with insurmountable odds.
The Black background was designed as a constant reminder of our fallen brother and sister officers.
The Line is what police officers protect, the barrier between anarchy and a civilized society, between order and chaos, between respect for decency and lawlessness.
Together they symbolize the camaraderie law enforcement officers all share, a brotherhood like none other.
Congratulations to the MCLEF 23rd Annual Captain Peter Mucci Award Recipient
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In Memory of Cpl. Marc Ryan, KIA Iraq
Cpl. Marc Ryan served with 1/1 first Iraq deployment returning March 2004. In April 2004 he returned to Iraq with 2/4 "The Magnificent Bastards" with Weapons Company. He was with 2/5 at the time of his ultimate sacrifice on 15 Nov 2004.
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With Grateful Appreciation to the The MARINE CORPS - LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION 2017 GALA AND GOLF COMMITTEE
JOE DEVINE JASON NIELSEN JON DI FRANCESCO DANIEL NORDHEIM MARC DI FRANCESCO MARCO POLO STANLEY FAYER LISA POST JEFFREY E. GREY JAMES RENWICK, MGYSGT USMC R JOE LOOKER IKE RUCKER SAL LOPRESTI, CW03 USMC R LISA SPENGLER PAUL MARRANDINO DINO WHITE ROBERT MORRELL, USMC (Ret.) DON WILLIAMS
A very special thank you to Kelly and Wally Brown and Tom Cottone
WHO MADE THIS ALL POSSIBLE WITH THEIR DEDICATION, HARD WORK AND ESPRIT DE CORPS. THE MARINES HAVE LANDED, SITUATION WELL IN HAND
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the Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation extends its heartfelt thanks to Linda and Joe Abriola
for their donation of a full scholarship in loving memory of their Aunt and Uncle. the Abriola’s appropriately named their gift ...
The Michael and Josephine Giardino Memorial Scholarship
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