Major Gen. Mark A. Clark, commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, in conjunction with the MARSOC Foundation, hosted ‘Honor the Fallen,’ a one-of-a-kind event, April 25, at the MARSOC headquarters, to honor all Marines, sailors and civilian Marines lost at home and abroad since MARSOC’s inception. “The unconquerable spirit, spiritus invictus, words that mean something to many, words that mean everything to a few. Today is about remembering and honoring those who embraced and lived those words with the utmost passion here at MARSOC,” Clark said during the ceremony. “As our journey together continues, today is about our promise to 45 special people in our lives, that they made a difference, they mattered, that they will be remembered and will always hold a coveted place in our hearts,” said Clark. - Major Gen. Mark A. Clark, commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, in conjunction with the MARSOC Foundation, hosted ‘Honor the Fallen,’ a one-of-a-kind event, April 25, at the MARSOC headquarters, to honor all Marines, sailors and civilian Marines lost at home and abroad since MARSOC’s inception. “The unconquerable spirit, spiritus invictus, words that mean something to many, words that mean everything to a few. Today is about remembering and honoring those who embraced and lived those words with the utmost passion here at MARSOC,” Clark said during the ceremony. “As our journey together continues, today is about our promise to 45 special people in our lives, that they made a difference, they mattered, that they will be remembered and will always hold a coveted place in our hearts,” said Clark.

Gunnery Sgt. Michael Nastasi, the communications chief and Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) active duty fund drive coordinator for Marine Special Operations Support Group speaks to a crowd of Marines, sailors and civilians of the MARSOC headquarters, explaining to them the many benefits of contributing to the NMCRS. “Many moons ago when I was a PFC stationed in Okinawa, my grandfather had passed away. At that time I couldn’t afford the $1,800 plane ticket from Naha to the U.S., explained Nastasi. “The NMCRS stepped in when I really needed them the most, and helped me pay for the ticket. To this day I am grateful for their service and the assistance they provided me.” This year's drive will continue through April 15, and there is still time to donate. Allotments are the preferable method of contributing; however, cash donations are also accepted. To find out more about the NMCRS or for additional information about the drive, contact Jesey McManus at (910) 451-5584. Also, Maj. Kevin Kratzer, the 2014 NMCRS coordinator for MARSOC, can be reached at (910) 440-2733. - Gunnery Sgt. Michael Nastasi, the communications chief and Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) active duty fund drive coordinator for Marine Special Operations Support Group speaks to a crowd of Marines, sailors and civilians of the MARSOC headquarters, explaining to them the many benefits of contributing to the NMCRS. “Many moons ago when I was a PFC stationed in Okinawa, my grandfather had passed away. At that time I couldn’t afford the $1,800 plane ticket from Naha to the U.S., explained Nastasi. “The NMCRS stepped in when I really needed them the most, and helped me pay for the ticket. To this day I am grateful for their service and the assistance they provided me.” This year's drive will continue through April 15, and there is still time to donate. Allotments are the preferable method of contributing; however, cash donations are also accepted. To find out more about the NMCRS or for additional information about the drive, contact Jesey McManus at (910) 451-5584. Also, Maj. Kevin Kratzer, the 2014 NMCRS coordinator for MARSOC, can be reached at (910) 440-2733.