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Farewell and Semper Fi Dr. John M. McFadden

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Dr. John M. McFadden, 73, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT. He was the husband of the late Mary Ann J. (Ohl), who passed January 25, 2018. Born December 2, 1946 in Allentown, he was the son of the late John R. and Emma R. (Gotzi) McFadden. John honorably served our country as a U.S. Navy Corpsman attached to the Marines during Vietnam. John earned his bachelor’s degree from Moravian College and continued to Pennsylvania College of Podiatry, where he earned his medical doctorate. He worked as a podiatrist for 35 years. He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4714 and Catholic War Veterans Post 454 where he was the current 1st Vice Commander and past State Department 2nd Vice Commander. John also was a member of Knights of Columbus.

Survivors: daughters, Mary Ellen, wife of Michael Talmadge and Dr. Patricia Ann McFadden, wife of Dave Hill; sons, John Lloyd and wife, Kristen, and Daniel Michael and wife, Megan; 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 12th at 10:30 a.m. in Queenship of Mary Church, 1324 Newport Ave., Northampton. Burial will follow with military honors at Laurel Cemetery, Whitehall Pennsylvania.

Coast Guard sets Francis Scott Key buoy in Baltimore

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Daniel Oyefusi of the Baltimore Sun reported that Coast Guard set Francis Scott Key buoy in Baltimore for 40th year, commemorating birthplace of national anthem on June 15th.

“Our crew is proud to carry on this annual Coast Guard tradition in commissioning the Francis Scott Key Memorial Buoy,” Lt. Justin Strassfield, commanding officer of the James Rankin, said in a news release. “The operation allows us to reflect on the distinctly American spirit of resiliency.”

Francis Scott Key memorial buoy on the Patapsco River marks the approximate location where he wrote the national anthem.

Youtube Francis Scott Key Buoy

Youtube link:  Video setting the Francis Scott Key Buoy

 

Farewell and Semper Fi Bob Timet

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ROBERT “BOB” A. TIMET

Passed away on Memorial Day, May 25, 2020.

Cherished husband of Nancy Timet; beloved son of the late Anthony J. and Sophie Timet; loving brother of Katherine Wilson; loving father of Valerie Hofmeister (Jeff), and Anthony J. Timet (Dr. Jane Belak); grandfather of Adam and Sean Hofmeister, Chloe, and Katherine Timet.

Bob was employed by Boilermaker’s Local Union #154.

He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.

He was an active member of the Marine Corp League Leather Neck Detachment 310 and volunteered his time with the VA Hospital in Oakland.

Bob enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, cooking his favorite Italian meals, and making Italian sandwiches for every occasion.

He will be sorely missed and made such an impact on so many lives.

Semper Fi.

Funeral Mass and interment at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies will be private.

Arrangements by LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., BELLEVUE.

(Please visit Bob’s Life Tributes page at www.ltmillerfuneralhome.com)

In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions be made to Three Rivers Leatherneck Detachment 310, Marine Corps League, Inc., P.O. Box 15433, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Ceremony to be held on Friday, March 27th.

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Vietnam War Commeration

The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration honors all United States veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces from November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location.  Across the Nation, a generation of warriors and their families are being publicly thanked and honored for their service and sacrifice during the Vietnam War. 

 

The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies will hold a Vietnam War Veteran Commemoration Ceremony on Friday, March 27, 2020 at 9:00am.  We would like to publicly thank and honor all those who served during the Vietnam War.  The ceremony will be held at the assembly area across from the Public Information Center. 

 

If you served on active duty any time between November 1, 1955 and May 15, 1975, you are eligible to be presented with an official Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin. This “lasting memento of the Nation’s thanks” is now proudly worn by more than 2 million previously unheralded patriots!

 

If you or someone you know served during the Vietnam War and was not recognized, please pass this information to them so we can thank them for their service.

2019 Marine of the Year

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Calvin Reichhold

Each year, past recipients of the prestigious Marine of the Year award vote a new member into this brotherhood. Many aspects of a candidate’s life are taken into account such as participation in League activities, community service and those who go above and beyond. This year the unanimous choice was Junior Vice Commandant, Calvin Reichhold and presented to him at the awards dinner held at Monte Cello’s Restaurant on Babcock Blvd., on June 5, 2019.
Calvin joined Detachment #310 in 2013 and hit the ground with both feet running. For the past three years he served as Junior Vice and attended all the state and local meetings with Commandant Karl Wilzer. Calvin has participated in various League functions such as Color Guard at numerous events, funeral services, League sponsored events for the community and volunteers whenever a Marine is needed.
Calvin joined the Marine Corps in October 1966; serving three and a half years on active duty and the remainder of his time on inactive reserve. Boot camp was Parris Island, NC. Stationed at Camp Pendleton for the first 11 months of 1967, he was then shipped to Vietnam where his MOS was 1371 Combat Engineer (TAD to the 101st Airborn) and his primary duty was detection and mine sweeping. His squad was nicknamed ‘Gypsy Bravo’ as they covered a vast area to enable roads and landing strips to be constructed for Camp Eagle, Headquarters of the 101st Air Cav and Seabees. They received an Army Unit Citation for their commendable work and performance during combat conditions. He was discharged out of Camp Lejeune, Charlie Company 2nd Engineers, October 1969.
Calvin returned to his native Pittsburgh and secured a job with the Eichleay Company (a local large construction company) as a heavy equipment mechanic and promoted to journeyman within four years. He married Carol Vigliotti (from Hampton) in 1972 and they currently live in Wexford. They have a son and daughter and four granddaughters. Calvin also is a member of the American Legion and West View VFW. In addition, he is the manager for the St Paul Lutheran Church cemetery (NorthPark).

Past Marine Of Year

2020 Installation of Incoming Officers

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At the regularly scheduled meeting of Detachment 310 on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, newly elected officers were inducted by Past Commandant Paul Cusick.   Previous elected officers were Karl Wilzer (Commandant), Matt Popovich (Sr. Vice), Calvin Reichhold (Jr. Vice), Dave Thens (Judge Advocate).  Appointed officers were Ed Peters (Sgt. At Arms) will remain, Bob Timet (Chaplain) will remain, Janet Lindner (Adjutant/Paymaster) will retire.

2020 Officers

Thank You, Janet

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Janet LindnerJanet Lindner is currently the recording secretary for the Three Rivers Leatherneck Detachment 310 and has held this position for many years.  Her interest in the Detachment stemmed from her father, the late George Lindner, Jr. who served as Chaplain and Newsletter Editor.

Janet is an energetic, talented and extremely organized individual.  She has received many accolades from various community organizations for her dedication and endless hours of volunteer services, including the recipient of the first Associate Marine of the Year award for Detachment 310 and the prestigious Chapel of the Four Chaplains award.  Janet also chairs the Chapel of the Four Chaplains program for our detachment.  She is very active in her parish, St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, with organizing and working the several events they hold during the year as well as daily and weekly programs.

A favorite pastime is shopping for Christmas presents for the North Hills Community Outreach program and The Genesis of Pittsburgh.  Her creative talents reflect on the hundreds of Chinese auction baskets she has made over the years for the various organizations and for our MCL golf outing and pasta dinner fund raisers in addition to organizing and working these two huge fund raisers.

Two years ago, upon being asked to take on additional responsibilities for the detachment as Adjutant/Paymaster, she stepped up.  She will remain as recording secretary for the detachment but is retiring from the Adjutant/Paymaster position as her responsibilities and demands on her time outside our league has expanded.  Her talents to organize the Adjutant/Paymaster office during her tenure is greatly appreciated.

Thank you, Janet.  You are one in a million and we are so grateful to have you in our detachment.

Farewell and Semper Fi William J Parker Senior

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William J. “Bill” Parker Sr.
February 25, 1930 ~ August 27, 2019 (age 89)

Age 89, of North Side, on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Beloved husband of Dorothy McKeen Parker; loving father of Terry Meccarielli, Lee (Terry) Caguello, Patricia Parker, and William J., Jr. (Beth) Parker; dear grandfather of Maryssa, Lauren, Eva, Liam, Noelle, and Trey; brother of Dan (Susan) Boeh and the late James (surviving Dolores) Boeh; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. FRIDAY ONLY at the HUGHES FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1501 Lowrie Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-Troy Hill, where a blessing service will be held on Friday at 8 p.m. Bill was a proud member of the US Marine Corps and served during the Korean War, also the Marine Corps League Detachment 310 and retired as a City of Pgh. Police Officer after 30 years of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marine Corps League Detachment 310, P.O. Box 15433, Pgh., PA 15237. Please visit his online guestbook at www.hughesfhinc.com.

Visitation
Friday
August 30, 2019
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Hughes Funeral Home, Inc.
1501 Lowrie Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
https://www.hughesfhinc.com/notices/William-ParkerSr

Department of PA 2019 Pistol Match JUNE 7-9, 2019 FORT INDIANTOWN GAP

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The acceptable pistols for the service match are, any 1911 model .45 ACP, Beretta model 92FS or M9, .38 cal. Revolver, or the Glock 19. Open match guidelines are any center fire pistol over .22 cal. and up to .50 cal. All Pistols service and open are iron sights only.

June 7th, 2019
1700-1915 Team Captain Check-in HQ Bldg. FITG.
1930-2030 Team Captain and New Shooter briefing. (all new shooters must attend including any shooter who has not shot within the last 5 years).

June 8th, 2019 (June 9th, 2019-Rain Date)
0630-0645 All shooters arrive at the Parking area to await permission to occupy the Range.
0700-0745 All shooters assist in setting up tables, targets, shooting equipment.
0745-0800 Range safety briefing by OIC Roy Schrimp
0800 Colors, National Anthem, Marines Hymn.
0805-0815 (est.)1st relay Shooters to the ready line to prepare to occupy the line, score keepers to the ready line. Line officers to the center of the line for equipment check and instructions. OIC, RSO, Corpsmen to the center of the line.
0815 (est.) 1st prep period begins. 0820 1st shot down range.

All shooters must stay on the range for the entire match. No shooter shall leave the range except to retrieve items from a vehicle or use the far head. All others need to be between the ready line and the road however not being more than 30 yards away from the ready line for any length of time. All shooters will need to help on the range whenever asked, restrictions on the registration form will be considered. Any shooter refusing to assist with scoring or line officer duties will be disqualified and asked to leave the range, all disqualifications also affect the shooters entire team(s). Team  Captains are expected to keep order within their respective teams and keep their shooters where they are needed and belong. Lunch will not be provided so make sure to bring your lunch and beverages to the range, as always water will be provided. We are looking forward to seeing all of you at the match come out and have some fun, Semper Fi- The Marksmanship Committee.

Link to Page with 2019 Pistol Match Forms