Members of the California Delta Chapter, FMDA gathered with
friends, wives and fellow Marines on September 8, 2012 at
the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery to dedicate a
memorial to members of the First Marine Division who gave
their lives in battle.
At the April 2011 meeting of the Chapter it was decided that
the Chapter would obtain and erect a monument to our fellow
Marines who did not come home. After 18 months of planning
and paperwork the Monument was installed and the dedication
held.
Chapter Representative John Stevens and National Vice
President Denny Weisgerber obtained the name of a Stone
Mason who was willing to do the job and the staff at the
Sacramento National Cemetery assisted in guiding us through
the paperwork that is required to place a monument at the
cemetery. VP Denny Weisgerber was the Guest Speaker and the
Detachment from the Sacramento Reserve Unit provided the
Color Guard, Cal Delta President Joe McKeown served as the
Master of Ceremonies.
The Stone Mason Ken Kramer a Military vet himself, donated
the stone and the labor, and the plaque was obtained from
National. The California Delta Chapter is grateful to all
who contributed their time and effort and material to help
see that the monument was erected.
Joe McKeown,
President, California Delta Chapter FMDA