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By William Michels (Bill Michel’s father served in the 4th MarDiv during WWII) The funeral for Dale Cook was an impressive affair befitting an Iwo Jima veteran. In addition to Dale’s large extended family who Read more…
Dale Cook, President of the USMCCCA, Joe Rosenthal Chapter, died at his home in Brentwood, Calif., February 29, 2019, at the age of 92. Cook is well known across Northern California for his seemingly tireless commitment to veterans' causes and his pride in being a United States Marine. He was one of the few surviving Marines who invaded Iwo Jima on February 19, 1945, 74 years ago.
A service for Josephine Savatt, wife of life member Russ Savatt Jr. (who passed away in 2015) will be held: Friday, March 8th at 2:30 pm Miramar National Cemetery 5795 Nobel Drive San Diego, CA Read more…