In celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, Wellington citizens with ties to a Marine gather for a reception from 2-4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10 at the Collingsworth Public Library. Special guests join U.S. Marine Dennis Kershner, who enlisted in 1966. From left: LaJuanda Ressel, Grace Downing, Kershner, Beth Lennon- Ellis. Beth Motsenbocker
On Veterans Day, U.S. Marine Tony Stephens cuts the special cake to celebrate the 250th birthday of the military division. Stephens chronicled his experience in Vietnam in his book, “Shadow In My Mind: Ghosts of Viet Nam,” published in July 2009. The cutting of the cake took place following the brisket dinner at the Glynn Moore Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6439. Post Commander Rodney Bishop, left, presented a tribute for the occasion. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom
WELLINGTON – To mark the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, Wellington citizens with connections to a Marine gathered with U.S. Marine Corps serviceman Dennis Kershner for a reception from 2-4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10 at Collingsworth Public Library.With assistance from Beth Motsenbocker, Kershner’s cousin by marriage, the duo hosted the special 250th anniversary party. La...
