November2005

6, As most of know by now, the cost of mailing will be
increased an additIonal 2 cents per letter at the
beginning of the new year. I have enclosed a
membership aplication for our Marine non-members,
which have been receiving the newsletter for
sometime now. It will be necessary to reduce our
mailing costs substantially, and look forward to
welcoming these Marines as members of our
Detachment or Auxiliary Unit. To come on board as a
member, please make a check payable to the Lt.
Serge B. Simmons Detachmet #1159 for the amount
of $25.00 Mail it to Detachment's P.O. Box 9075,
Ogden, UT 84409-9075.

7. Our Marine John Miles, who was originally hospitalized at
the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center, then transferred
to the South Davis Community Hospital in Bountiful, then
returned to the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Cener, and
recently returned to the South Davis Community Hospital is
recovering very slowily, but nicely. Recently, he was issued
a wheel chair, plus a ram was insalled leading into the front
door of this house, its likely he will be receiving a motorized
chair, because our Chaplain John Estrada is checking
around for a haitch to be placed on the family vehicle in
order to hook up a rig for the motorized chair. I suspect we
could surmise, these events as being his prognosis for the
forseeable future.

8. OUr Department will be having its 2nd Quarterly Meeting
on Saturday, 3 December, at the Golden COrrel
Restaurant, 665 E. Fort Union Blvd, Midvale. This will be an
0800 breakfast gathering. The Department Commandant
has extended a cordial invitation to all Marines and their
adult family members. This sesion will cover the
infrastructure of the Marine Corps League, and how to
enhance the Detachments' and Units' membership. This
type of program has been requested by a number of our
members.

9. If any of our readers wiould like to help defray our
mailing expenses by advertising in our newsletters, I would
be open to any suggestions at this time. At the moment I
mail approximately 230 newsletters each month, and have
been deleting a few each month to keep the cost down. In
the past, as I gained two or three new names each week, I
normally remove 2 or 3 non-members who have been on
the list for over a year. If interested call me at (801)
281-6101 - evenings.

10. Have a happy 230th Marine Corps Birthday.

LT. Serge B. Simmons Det. #1159, MCL, Inc. PFC James Jay Williams Unit #445, MCLA P.O. Box 9075 Ogden, UT 84409-9075 Novembef 2K5 Update, Information & Comments			10 November 2005 A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS

				On November 10th, 1775, the Second continental congress resolved to raise two battalions of Continental Marines marking the birth of our United States Marine Corps. As Major General Lejeune's message reminds us, the ensuing generations of Marines would come to signify all that is highest in warfighting excellence and military virtue. Each November as Marines world over celebrate the birth of our Corps, we pay tribute to that long line of "Soldiers of the Sea" and illustrious legacy they have handed down to us. This past year has been one of continuous combat operations overseas and distinguished service here at home - a year of challenges that have brought out the very best in our Corps. In Iraq and Afghanistan, Marine courage and mastery of complex and chaotic environments have truly made a difference in the lives of millions. Marine compassion and flexibility provided humanitarian assistance to thousands in the wake of the South East Asian Tsunami, and here at home, Marines with AAVs, helicopters, and sometimes with their bare hands saved hundreds of our own fellow Americans in the wake of Hurricanes Katrine and Rita. Across the full spectrum of operations, you have showcased that Marines create stability in an unstable world, and have reinforced our Corps' reputation for setting the standard of excellence. The sense of honor, courage, and patriotism that epitomized those who answered that first call to arms two hundred and thirty years ago is still indelibly imprinted on our ranks today. In commemorating our anniversary, let us strengthen our ties to the past by paying homage to those who have gone before us. As we honor the sacrifices of our wounded and fallen comrades, our commitment to one another remains unshakable. We take special pride in the actions of the Marines now serving in harm's way, and rededicate ourselves the service of our Nation and our Corps. Happy Birthday Marines, Semper Fidelis, and Keep Attacking!

	1. This month's Detachment meeting will be held a the American Legion Post #134, 345 South Depot Street. Clearfield (1900) 16 November. The post faces the railroad tracks. 2. Our Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots Foundation campaign is underway, and our Coordinator/Detachment Commandant Chris Knowlden is busy distributing containers to various sponsors for the Collection of toys. As ou read on, we will be soliciting for your support in one form or another. 3. If any of our readers or their friends, who would like to be involved with our Christmas efforts this year, please be in touch with Chris or Heather Knowlden by calling the following phone numbers 399-3842 or 390-7778. The expected dates for assisting is 19 to the 21st of December. Look for the times in next month's newsletter. The distribution point will be a the Catholic Community Services Center, 2504 F. Avenue, Ogden. 4. The PFC James Jay Williams Unit #445, Marine Corps League Auxiliary will be hosting a Christmas Craft gathering on Saturday 12 November, to make and create holiday crafts. It is schedule to take place at 5174 So. 1250 W., Riverdalle. For additional information call the Unit President Lucille L. Knowlden at 393-7165 or Heather Knowlden at 399-3842. If anyone would like to donate a few holiday items please be in touch. 5. Our Coordinator is experiencing unforseen expenses on his own, that is not covered under the Foundation reimbursement guidlines. Since thiis is the first year for any organization here in the Northern part of Utah to undertake such a responsibility, we will be learning as we endeaver to accomplish sour missison. A few of the expenses have been unsuspecting, and we would like to ask for an extneded hand for assisting the Detachment in a monetary way. Any amount of a donation would be appreciated to help us during the holiday season.


					M.W. Hagee General, U.S. Marine Corps

		"ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE" 2