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3^rd Black Marine Reunion Web Page

This will be our third reunion since 2005.

 After attending funeral services for a fallen Marine, in California April 2002, six of us discussed the need to come together at a time other than to pay respect to a fallen brother or sister. The time had arrived and must be implemented. The planning began at that moment in the funeral home parking lot.

 During our planning we felt a need to document the contribution that we as Black Marines, have made to the Marine Corps during our service to the country.  As we all know it wasn't easy to achieve our accomplishments! 

 We believe that it is our responsibility and duty to inform those Marines that are now serving and future Marines of our legacy.  We don't know of any archives at Headquarters Marine Corps which documents in detail our service as Black Marines, other than the service of the Montford Point Marines. It appears that recording had stopped, after the Montford Pointers.  There are references to our service in combat but not how we have progressed in the technical job descriptions and leadership throughout the Marine Corps!

 A member of our first planning committee talked to a young Marine at Headquarters Marine Corps and she didn't even know that there was a Montford Point Marine Association.  The sad thing about that was at the time the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps was Black!

The Montford Point Marines are the spearhead for the introduction of Blacks to the Marine Corps but we, the Post Montford Pointers, are the main force that led the advancement of Blacks in the Marine Corps. 

 Those who will be in attendance at this reunion in Orlando, Florida will represent over six (6) decades of our service and contribution to the success of the Marine Corps.  There will be many success stories of those that are “Post Montford Point Marines.”  We will continue to document our contribution to the Marine Corps, “As we lived it!”

 Another reason for these reunions is to create a Network so that we can remain in contact with each other. How many times have you wondered where a fellow Marine is today?  With a Mailing List you will be able to contact someone who may know the answer to that question.

 Our first two reunions have attracted on average 250 to 300 Marines and guest.  We always have a great time and can’t wait to meet again two years later.  This year we will have space for 500 Marines and guest at the Shades of Green Military Vacation Resort in Orlando Florida.

 Thank you for your interest in attending the 3^rd Black Marine Reunion in Orlando Florida.  We look forward to seeing you there.

 Semper Fi,

“The Gator”

Bobby Wallace
"The Gator"

Chairman of the Black Marine Reunion