Happy Birthday, Marine!

 

Marine Corps Birthday

We are all invited to a cake cutting ceremony to honor the Marine Corps birthday tomorrow at noon on the DSU campus.  The location is right outside the Vet's Center which is in the lower level at the Dunford Theater.  If you go please wear your league polo shirt and cover or your color guard uniform.  Bearpaw and I went last time and it was a wonderful ceremony.  Plus the cake was great!  I'll be there to meet Marines and FMF Navy students as candidates for one of our scholarships.

Semper Fi, Pat Lisi

 

Infowest Veterans Day Parade Float

    InfoWest would like to invite any Veterans interested to participate in the upcoming Washington City Veterans Day Parade, set for Thursday, November 11th at 10 am in Washington City along Telegraph. 

    It would be an honor to have 20 - 30 Veterans ride on our company float and bring a smile to our Southern Utah families as we honor the men and women who have served our country! InfoWest will provide the candy to pass to the children along the parade route.

    If you would like to participate and join InfoWest in celebration, please contact Catherine at ccorpus@infowest.com or call 435-674-0165.

11/11 Veterans Day at SunRiver Veterans Honor Park

Larry needs need several riflemen for not only the firing detail, but also for the flag escort up through the audience.  Let him know!

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Mighty Fine Marines

Here's a blast from the past - some mighty fine Marines.  Photo believed to be from a 2010 or 2012 event.  Date is not relevant.

October and November Detachment Meetings

The next detachment meeting will be Saturday October 9th, and the November meeting will be on the first Saturday, November 6.  That's because the Marine Corps Birthday Ball is on the 13th which would have been our meeting date.  Please mark your calendars accordingly.  

Our speaker in October is Pam Curtis who will fill in the blanks as to this year's Toys For Tots.  Valerie King will also come in to talk about Wreaths Across America. If you want to bring any refreshments or snacks to supplement the donuts, please feel free to do so.  The doors open at 0830 and the meeting will start at 9.  See you there - Semper Fi.

Tickets Available for Marine Corps Birthday Ball

Michelle Gregory is selling tickets for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball coming up November 13 at the Dixie Convention Center.  We haven't hosted a Ball since November 2019 so this promises to be a very good one.  You are encouraged to make your reservations for the Ball online at www.MCL1270.com, but Michelle will also have physical tickets at the Detachment meetings.  They are $40 this year. 

2021 Detachment Picnic

The Detachment Annual Picnic is next Saturday, May 29, starting at noon.  The location is Mathis Park located at 1820 W Mathis Park Pl, St. George.  Lunch is catered by Marine KcKenzie Utter; a $4 donation is requested.  Bring your own beverages.  Semper Fi! 

Ironman

Marines - The Ironman Event is coming up soon and there is still plenty of room for volunteers to sign up to help out at various stations along the routes.  I know some of you did this the last time and are probably anxious to get involved again this year.  Here is a link to the Ironman site.  If you scroll down a bit in there you will see the Volunteer link.  The Ironman management thanks you in advance:

IRONMAN FOUNDATION

 

Pat Lisi
Commandant Utah Dixie Detachment 1270

1940s Hangar Dance

Come out for our 8th Annual 1940's Hangar Dance. There will be live music of the 1940's provided by the Rebel Jazz Band, the B-17 "Sentimental Journey," and the B-25 "Maid in the Shade" from the Commemorative Air Force in Arizona will be on display along with other aircraft and vintage cars.

This year we will be commemorating the 80th Anniversary year of Pearl Harbor. There will be special guests coming to entertain us with Hawaiian dancing and music. 1940's attire encouraged, but not required.

General admission tickets: $20 in advance
$25 at door
General admission tickets are available at the museum or by going HERE and donate the ticket amount, print your receipt and bring it with you to the dance.
Reserved table of 8: $200
To purchase a reserved table please call 435-669-0655.

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29 May 2021 - Detachment Picnic

What:        Detachment Picnic

When:        29 May 2021; Noon to 4:00 p.m.

How much:    $4 donation at the park (no paying ahead of time) for chips and dessert that the Detachment will furnish.  This year's event will be catered by McKenzie Utter - pulled pork sandwiches and coleslaw.

Where:        1820 W Mathis Park Pl, St. George, UT 84770

MATHIS PARK WEBSITE 

 

Annual Golf Tournament - 12 June 2021

REGISTRATION FORM

SPONSORSHIP FORM

TOURNAMENT POSTER

The annual Utah Dixie Detachment #1270 golf tournament is our main fund raiser for the year and we’re planning for the 2021 tournament at the Bloomington Country Club Golf Course on 12 June.  

You can register for golf and pay at the same time HERE: 

 

 

Sugars

There's a new restaurant in town named Sugars - in the Phoenix Plaza.  The restaurant is owned by a Marine and his family.  Here's the website. 

SUGARS

929 W Sunset Blvd
St George UT 84770

Hours:

Tues-Thurs: 8am - 8pm
Fri & Sat: 8am - 9pm

Gunnery Sergeant Rick Massey

It is with great sadness and humility that I let you know about the passing of Gunnery Sergeant Rick Massey.

Rick was a Charter Member of the Detachment and the supervisor for the Toys For Tots program in Southern Utah.  This is a tremendous blow to Rick's family and friends and his death will change the dynamics of Toys For Tots and our Detachment for a long time to come.
 
Please stand-by for further word as to a graveside Honor Guard request from Rick's family.  I urge you to keep Rick in your heart and your prayers today.  He was one of the finest, most honorable and dedicated Marines you will ever meet in your life.

 
"Fair Winds and Following Seas," Gunny Massey.
Semper Fidelis

 

2014 St. George News Article

 

Funeral Saturday 9 Jan 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at South Mountain Community Church, 3158 East 2000 South, St. George, UT. 

 

Rick's Obituary