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Memorial Day Reflections

On Memorial Day, our Nation takes a moment to reflect on the service and sacrifices made by those who gave all for our country. We live, free and secure, because of those who stepped forward to protect the liberties and blessings of America. We also must pause to remember the families they left behind, and all our Veterans who served alongside them. Thanks to all of them.

While we remember these servicemembers and their sacrifices, we can continuously work to honor their legacies. The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation aims to perpetuate the legacy of our fallen Marines and Sailors by educating their children and providing scholarships for them to attend college or technical school. Their parents made it their life’s work to protect and serve our Nation, and we are honored to ensure their children’s prosperity through higher education.

On behalf of the Scholarship Foundation, our board of directors, staff, and Marine and Navy families everywhere, I wish you and your family a meaningful and safe Memorial Day.

Sincerely,

General Robert B. Neller USMC (Ret.)

Chairman

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

If You Can, You Must Scholarship Initiative

More than 14 years ago, Dakota Meyer, a U.S. Marine serving in the War in Afghanistan, risked his life to bravely save the lives of U.S. and Afghan forces in the Battle of Ganjgal. For his actions, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, the first living Marine in more than forty years to receive the award. Since leaving active duty, Dakota has embraced opportunities for continued service. Through his partnership with the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, the “If You Can, You Must” Scholarship will provide educational scholarships to the children of Marines and inspire the future leaders of America.

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