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Every July the Conrad Kania Marine Corps League Detachments sponsors Marine Appreciation Day in front of a beautiful Marine Corps Monument lo- cated on River Road in North Tonawa- nda NY. Here Marine Corps League Members along with The Western New York Young Marines State Senator Robert Ortt oth- er local politicians and guests honored the sacrifices made by past present and future Marines. The Western New York Young Marines Color Guard presented and retired the Colors YMSgt Justin Reisman rang the bell as the names of each fallen Marine from Western New York was read and YMCpl Chris Wohlleben played Taps. The rest of our unit assisted with set-up and tear-down and assisted the Wom- ens Auxiliary with their basket raffle. On November 7th our Color Guard presented the colors at the Marine Corps Ball held by the Conrad Kania Ma- rine Corps League Detachment. In addi- tion to presenting the colors our other Young Marines assisted at the doors and coat check. YMCpl Wohlleban pre- sented Mr. Dickman Commandant of the Conrad Kania MCL Detachment a plaque from our unit in gratitude for their support of our unit. A special sur- prise this year was the announcement of our former Unit Commander Mr. Gary Eichler as Marine of the Year an award well-deserved. - Submitted by Judy Link PaymasterAdjutant Western New York NY Western New York Observing Marine Appreciation Day Chino Valley Every Flag for a Hero on Veterans Day 2015 By YMCpl Destin Smith Chino Valley CA As I saw all the heroes graves I recalled the observation that freedom doesnt come free. All those buried here died so that we can be free to do things that people in other countries dont get to do. When my unit Chino Valley Young Marines visited Riverside National Cemetery we had the privilege of starting the ceremony with our Color Guard and after that we placed flags on graves. As we placed the flags we respectfully saluted. I realized that days such as Memorial Day or Veterans Day represent more than just fed- eral holidays or days out of school these days are set aside to remember those who put their lives at risk or sacrified their lives so that we can live in freedom. Im always willing to pay respect to those that have given their life for my freedom. At the end of the morning it became more personal as we all had the opportunity to lay flags at the grave of the grandfather of one of our very own Young Marines. This was very special to us and to the family. Veterans Day should be celebrated every day not just one day and Im glad that Young Ma- rines take the time to dedicate an entire week to thank all those who have served and protect- ed our country. A flag and a respectful salute. Young Marines Appreciating Remembering and Giving Back VETERANSTo Our Page 18 ESPRIT