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To: ALL

From: Andi Wolos & Bob Necci

(POW-MIA InterNetwork)

Re: USMC Memroial Service Planned

Date: December 15, 1999

United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, California
Marine Corps Public Affairs Office
Box 555019
Camp Pendleton, California 92055-5001
(760) 725-5043
FAX 725-5147

RELEASE 99-095
DECEMBER 15, 1999

MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEMORIAL SERVICE

What: Memorial service in remembrance of the Marines and Sailor who died in Thursday’s CH-46 mishap.

When: The service will be held Monday, December 20 starting at 1 p.m.

Where: The service will take place at the Marine Corps Base Theater.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

1) Video and photos of the Memorial Service.

2) Video and photos of a display honoring the Marines and Sailor.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Media outlets interested in covering this event should RSVP no later than 2 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday December 16, 1999).

2) Media will meet at Camp Pendleton’s Main Gate at 10:30 a.m. (I-5/Camp Pendleton exit in Oceanside). The early time is necessary to allow for increased traffic and for an appropriate amount of time for set-up.

3) Media outlets may depart the base without an escort, but must depart the base directly without stopping enroute.

Note: The Force Recon Association established the "15th MEU Memorial Fund" to provide support and financial assistance to the families of the Marines and Sailor who died in this tragic accident. All funds collected will be distributed to surviving family members. Donations should be made payable to the "15th MEU Memorial Fund" and addressed to:

15th MEU Memorial Fund
c/o Force Recon Association
PMB 1775
3784-B Mission Avenue
Oceanside, CA 92054-1460

If you wish your donation to benefit a specific individual or family, please indicate your desires with your donation.

For more information and to RSVP call (760) 725-5043 or 5044.