- November 23, 2024
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Rick Boyette and Tom McElheny
Even founder Elliott Metcalfe and his wife Becky Titus
Mike Whaley and David Oakes with Jan Whitlock and Phyllis Oakes
Gail Alexander with her husband retired Col. John Alexander
Stu White and Charlie O'Donnell
George Hofmann, Glenn Hadlock, Dan Morris and Bill Glunk
Stanley Ptak and Bill Burchette
Tom Smith, Ralph C. Franklin and Jarvis Lynch
The event featured a cake-cutting ceremony.
Nov. 10 marked the 243rd birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. Marines in Sarasota celebrated at Marina Jack with a luncheon honoring all those who served. The annual event was started 16 years ago by former Public Defender Elliott Metcalfe who brought together about 14 Marines. Since then, the event has drawn hundreds of Marines from 25 to 95 years old.
"Marines are a special breed," said event organizer Tom Smith. "There's a reason why we are called 'the few, the proud.' Once you're a Marine, you're always a Marine."
