Lt. Alexander Bonnyman
Marine Corps League
Detachment No. 924
Knoxville, TN
Meet other veterans, swap sea stories, network.
Bring your family and friends, especially veteran friends.
Gunny Rick Freetag's
Veterans Breakfast Social Event
in Recognition of Veterans Day and the USMC Birthday
November 13 08:00 – 11:00
AmVets Post 22 located at 3705 Legends Way, Maryville, TN 37801
Breakfast includes SOS and Hash Brown Casserole
$ FREE $ to all
Donations gladly accepted
Proceeds from the breakfast will be split between AmVets #22
and the MCL Bonnyman Detachment
The Blount County Veterans Service Officer will be present to answer questions about veteran benefits
Veterans Organizations are encouraged to recruit at this event
Gunny Rick Freetage of the MCL Bonnyman Detachment is throwing this party.
> > > Rick would like some help from Bonnyman Detachment members < < <
To volunteer, please call him at 443 504 8228. To send email to Rick, click here ==> multiman54@charter.net
Upcoming Detachment Events
October
November
06 - Det 924 USMC Birthday Ball
08 - Officer Meeting
10 - Rose Program
11 - Annual Veterans Day Parade
13 - GySgt Freetag's Vets Breakfast
22 - Bonnyman Memorial Ceremony
30 - Detachment Meeting
December
04- Peacock Pistol Match
06 - Devil Dog Growl
13 - Officer Meeting
~No Dec Detachment Meeting~
11 - Officer Meeting
13 - George Sexton Service
18 - Last day for Ball reservations
23 - YM Mud Run
26 - Detachment Meeting
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October 26, 2021 Detachment Meeting
VFW Post 5154
2561 Hobbs Rd, Louisville, TN 37777, USA
Near McGhee Tyson Airport (click here for map)
17:30 – 18:30 Social Hour
18:30 – 19:30 Meeting
Food and drink available for order during Social Hour and after meeting.
Meeting $ Draw now at $120. No cost, must be present to win
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ETVMA Medal of Honor Evening
Honoring WW I Medal of Honor Recipient First Sergeant Milo Lemert
September 27, 2021 Knoxville Tennessee
The Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Detachment of the Marine Corps League was well represented. Pictured are some of the detachment members and their dates with Marine Hershel “Woody” Williams, Iwo Jima Medal of Honor recipient. See Woody's citation => click HERE. Click on photos to enlarge
MSgt George Sexton (Ret) of the Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Detachment
A Celebration of George's Life was held at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery on Wed, Oct. 13, 2021..
David Cates; Daniel Kelly; Larry Winters; Bob Brown; Tim Shea; Woody Williams; Larry George; Tim Eichhorn; Ken DeBoer; Stony Saathoff. Not shown - Eric Nash, Jay Holmes, Jeff Tegzes, Wayne Jones
Gabielle Paternoster (w/D. Kelly); Sylviane George;
Woody Williams; Kathy Winters; Bethann Brown; Jean Shea;
Cathy DeBoer
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Commandant's Corner
October 15, 2021
Members and friends of the detachment, we have put to rest with the Lord, a longtime member, trusted leader, and past Commandant George Sexton. Please remember George and his loving wife Connie in your thoughts and prayers.
Those of you who may be sick or in need of assistance please contact the chaplain or me. We will make every attempt to help.
We have many events coming up that help is needed The ROSE program will be done on Nov 10 the Marine Corps birthday if you can help, contact me (865) 771-8025.
Our celebration 246th Birthday celebration will be held Nov 6 see further info in newsletter. We only have a few seats left, make one of them yours. Remember our history and help keep up tradition.
We will be holding our traditional Christmas breakfast, info will be forthcoming. We will be asking for a children's gift for the Toys for Tots program.
I once again have been out and about attending Marine Funerals, a Young Marine function, and the Medal of Honor Dinner in Knoxville.
Elections are about to happen in January for new officers of the greatest MCL detachment in Tennessee. We have two meetings left October 26 and November 30. If you desire to be an officer, please come forward.
I wish you all good health and don't let the golden years become rusty ones. Get up and attends the meetings.
Stay safe and God Bless.
Your Commandant and friend.
Ken DeBoer
Drawing at the Detachment meeting
Several random names were selected from the detachment member list for the drawing at the Sep 28, 2021 meeting - none were present. The pot for the Oct 26 meeting is now $120. It will grow by $10 until it is awarded then will start over at $50. You have to be present to win. Come to the monthly meeting, you may go home with a fat wallet.
From the Chaplain
October 15, 2021
PROUD TO CLAIM THE TITLE OF
UNITED STATES MARINE
(246th Marine Corps Birthday)
“His Name shall endure forever: His Name shall be continued as long as the sun....”
Psalm 72:17
We have been called a lot of names: Marine, Grunt, Jarhead, Leatherneck, Doc (Navy FMF Corpsman), and Ground Pounder. The Germans at Bella Wood referred to the advancing Marines as Devil Dogs. Perhaps the title that holds the most prominent place in this list is included in the Marine Corps Hymn.
From the Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli,
We will fight our country’s battles in the air, on land and sea;
First to fight for right and freedom, and to keep our honor clean,
We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine.
We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine. I don’t know of anyone who has served with the Marines who doesn’t advertise their affiliation with the Corps in some way or another. We wear covers and shirts displaying the globe and anchor, and we decorate our vehicles and houses with flags, stickers, license tags, and other paraphernalia to make everyone aware of our service in the Marine Corps. In the movie ‘Born on the Fourth of July’. Tom Berenger’s...
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Marine Rose Program
10 November 2021
The Alexander Bonnyman Detachment participated in the Marine Rose Program on Memorial Day 2021. The program involved Bonnyman Detachment Members distributing artificial commemorative roses at selected sites throughout the area and accepting donations to support our Marine Corps League Detachment's projects.
The Marine Rose Program was a hugely successful fundraiser in 2020 and 2021. The Rose Program helps make up for the loss of revenue to the Detachment due to the cancellation of the 2020/21 Mud Runs. Get involved with this and other vital fundraisers to get us through this budget year’s activities, programs and support for other organizations.
We need your help. To volunteer, contact
Ken DeBoer at 865-771-8025
Welcome to the Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Detachment
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 Monty Montgomery USMC |
Sworn in at the September 28, 2021 Detachment Meeting
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Passing of Duane Dewey, USMC MoH
It is with much sadness that we share the passing of Medal of Honor Recipient Duane E. Dewey, who passed away on Oct. 11, 2021, in Saint Augustine, Florida, at the age of 89.
Recipient Dewey was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Korean War where he served as a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps
CITATION:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Gunner in a Machine-Gun Platoon of Company E, Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces near Panmunjom, Korea, on April 16, 1952. When an enemy grenade landed close to this position while he and his assistant gunner were receiving medical...
Article provided by Howard "Tunnel Rat" Raines
Sgt David W. Barber, Jr.
celebrated his 100th Birthday on Saturday October 16, 2021,by attending the UT game. He was recognized by the University President on the big screen. Ken DeBoer, Larry and Kathy Winters, Stony and Mary Saathoff, and Ron Naugle attended his birthday party at Sevierville on Sunday afternoon.
Incredible Story about Owning Your Attitude
SSG Travis Mills was devastated when a bomb took away all four of his limbs... until a fellow amputee changed his perspective on life. Click HERE
Thanks to Ray O'Day for contributing this story
2021 Pistol Match Schedule
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Jack McGivney Memorial...........Completed
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Jim Peacock Memorial...............Dec 4
1722 Ellejoy Rd, Seymour TN 37865
09:00
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The large cal. matches must be 9mm or above, cost $25.
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There will also be a .22 Cal. match for an extra $20.
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All matches will shoot 45 rounds.
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You will be shooting 7,10, 15 and 25 yards both matches.
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Iron sights only. Max 6-inch barrel.
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Fees include lunch.
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BRING A LAWN CHAIR
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This pistol match for detachment members only
Contact
Mike "Nappy" Napierkowski
908 910-4193
2021 Rifle Match Schedule
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Bill Gerst M-1/M-1A ..................Cancelled
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Gene Collins Open ....................Completed
2327 Rifle Range Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918, USA
These events are CMP matches, which is a 200 yard firing distance, a total of 35 rounds will be fired in the following order—
5 spotter rounds from the prone position
10 slow fire rounds from the prone
10 rounds from prone rapid fire (5 rounds in 2 magazines)
10 rounds Standing (off hand).
These are iron site matches, NO SCOPES of any kind.
You have to be at the front gate at 0700. The cost of the Match is $20.00 which will be taken at registration which will start at approximately 0745. We will start firing at 0815-0830. The Young Marines of Knoxville will be pulling targets so you don’t have pit duty at these matches -- there will be a tip jar for the Young Marines so bring some extra money for these young Marines, they work hard so you don’t have to.
If you want to shoot these matches but don’t have an M1 or M1A for the Bill Gersh match or a military style rifle for the Gene Collins match, the range has M-1 rifles to lend you. All you have to do is buy their ammo which is 30-06 and the cost is $20.00, this is match ammo. If you have never shot a M-1 rifle we will give you a short class on the rifle, a knowledge of shooting is required.
Contact:
Jeff Tegzes
865 988-6247
tntegzes@gmail.com
Casualty Assistance Checklist
This document is an organizer for important information for your family.
The Paper Safe
This is a detailed organizer for important information for your family.
Both document are accessible from the DOCUMENTS menu tab
We have not seen Larry at our meetings lately, new Bonnyman Detachment members have not met him.
This photo is posted so you can see who is in our detachment. I am working on a photo gallery of members...available soon. Web Sgt
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Larry Montoya
USMC SUPPORT OF MARINE FUNERALS
Family members of deceased Marines can request military honors for a funeral through the following Headquarters Marine Corps hotline: (866) 826-3628.
Do not call Marine Reserve Centers directly! They cannot provide honors without direction from Headquarters Marine Corps.
Veteran discounts available year round CLICK HERE
The list of Veteran and military discounts are good all year round and will be updated as we learn of more. These discounts are being shared so that Veterans, military members, their families, caregivers and survivors are aware of all resources available to them.
VETERANS IDENTIFICATION CARD
The VIC is a portable and secure alternative to a DD-214 that can be used to obtain discounts on promotional goods and services offered to veterans. Individual’s that do not have a Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC) or retirement card issued by the Department of Defense will be able to apply for a VIC online at this link https://www.va.gov/records/get-veteran-id-cards/vic/
POCKET CREST
Slides into MCL Blazer pocket.
Marine Corps League Crest features the League Crest and two plates (up to three lines of personalization on each plate).
Click here for information
The Detachment Honor Guard/Firing Detail is looking for new members to provide honors and salutes at memorial events and funerals. Members must be able to handle the M1 Rifle (9.5 pounds) and will need the League undress uniform (white SS shirt and Dress Blue trousers). The “U.S. Marines” Red Satin jacket is also worn in cold weather. Expert training will be provided and no experience (other than Boot Camp) is necessary. Contact Marine Larry George for details - (865) 789-6535
Everything Veterans Need to Know About Accessing
On-Base Benefits
IMPORTANT BENEFIT for Vets. Includes all money making facilities on military bases. Click the link below
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Member Historical Photos
If you have not done so, send me a boot camp/OCS photo and/or active duty photo. Also, If you have event photos you would to share, send them with an explanation. Click here to send me an email. Click here for Photo Albums
Marine Mike Napierkowsli is in the Boot Camp photo album.
This information provided by Kim Box through Dave Terwell
Bonnyman Detachment’s Eddie Box (RIP) among 361 Vietnam veterans to be honored through VVMF’s In Memory program in 2021
Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans have suffered due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD and other illnesses as a result of their service. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) believes all those who served in Vietnam should be honored and remembered for their service. The In Memory program enables the families and friends of those who came home and later died the opportunity to have them be forever memorialized.
VVMF is proud to announce that we’ll be inducting 361 Vietnam veterans into the In Memory Honor Roll. We look forward to honoring these veterans who returned home from Vietnam and later died as a result of their service. For more information on In Memory and this year’s ceremony, visit:
In Memory Honoree Name
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Larry Albert Bowers
Darrell William Bowman
Robert Edward Box
Charles Ray Bradfield
Roger Wayne Brown
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CANCELlED
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RED BLAZERS AVAILABLE
Marine Corps League uniform 2 button red blazers are available at
Prices range from $69.95 to $79.95, depending on size. Red blazers are also available at J.C. Penney.com as the “Stafford Hopsack Mens Blazer.” Official MCL buttons can be purchased through the Detachment Quartermaster and installed by you or your tailor.