Sad News from the FRO at 29 Palms:

Hello everyone
I am sure that many of you are aware that very sadly 1/7 Charlie Co did have one casualty last week. Our hearts go out to Sgt McIlvaine’s family in this time of grief. Our Battalion is working hard in reaching out to Sgt McIlvaine’s family as well as taking care of our Marine’s and Sailor’s of 1st Battalion, 7th Marines during this extremely sad time.

I will be flying out to the funeral with Mrs. Fosdal our Battalion Commanders wife. I will be back in the office on Thurs May 14th– but you can still reach me by my cell phone and email during this time.

If you have an emergency during that time please call our RBE on 760 830 5777/6056 for immediate assistance.

The family is asking that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the
Sgt James R. McIlvaine Memorial FundMiddleburg Bank, PO Box 2250, Purcellville, VA 20134
The newsletter should be out by email in about a week – I am waiting for some changes and additions that the companies are making to their updates. Once I get those I will be able to put it all together and email it out to you all.

As always if you have any questions or concerns please contact me directly.
Yours
Ruby

I have no details, but this is a sobering reminder that they are still in danger. Please continue your prayers and support.

Nancy