Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54YOUNG MARINES ESPRIT ONLINE 11 BY YM/PFC Leah Collins Hanover Area (PA) To kick off this year’s Red Ribbon Week, the Hanover Area Young Marines crafted signs that promoted a drug free life- style and met up in the square to protest substance abuse. For four hours, our unit handed out cards and ribbons de- scribing what Red Ribbon Week is all about. Pennsylvania’s 169th district State Representative Kate Klunk and the police department joined us as well to help with the rally. Next, for the Hanover Halloween Parade, our unit designed a banner reading “Is this how you want to be remembered? Just say no,”which was pinned on a rollback tow truck.A beat- up car was placed on the top, with two ‘dead’ people in the front seat - all to spread an eye-opening message about drug abuse awareness. Four Young Marines dressed in cammies served as the color guard, and the rest dressed as zombies and handed candy and red ribbons out to spectators. Each Young Marine pinned a red ribbon to their chest. Our unit expresses drug abuse awareness in many ways, and we are happy to participate in events like parades and demonstrations.We are willing to go the extra step to benefit our community and America. Hanover Area: Raising Awareness of Red Ribbon Week By YM/Pvt Kyra Shaw Natchaug River (CT) While Red Ribbon Week has passed, I thought of this poem to remember to always stay drug free: I pledge to be Drug Free, I won’t let drugs take over me. What I will do instead, I might even build a shed! There are other things to do, Some of these thing are nothing new. You could make a new friend, Or even learn how to color and blend. Go to different schools to teach, Even visit the Beach! Red Ribbon Week has passed, But Drug Demand Reduction Lasts! An Inspiring Red Ribbon Week By YM/MSGT Martin Ragas Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office (LA) At my unit’s drill last October, I was given the mission of introducing and educating our unit in the Red Cord Project. I like the idea of promoting a positive, healthy, drug-free lifestyle all year. We were gearing up for Red Ribbon Week and preparing to give Drug Demend Reduction lectures in local schools to earn the Drug Enforcement Administration device.The cords serve as a remind- er that Red Ribbon Week is every week (and every day) and that we must constantly get the message out about the evil and destructive nature of drug abuse. I believe that with an effort from units all around the country, we can accomplish the task of continually promoting our posi- tion on drug use and reminding our fami- lies, friends, school- mates and public officials that most kids don’t do drugs and that we will continue to make this an important priority in our lives. All Young Marines who were on-deck were given an introduction to the program and then instructed in the making of the cords. They enjoyed the process and got to practice knot-tying skills in the process. We will con- tinue working on the project and hope to con- tribute ideas to promote this project. JPSO: We Promote Red Ribbon Week and Red Cords