MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. --
Not everyone can get
home for the Thanksgiving holiday. So, in the spirit of being good neighbors,
the Havelock Military Affairs Committee has been bringing Thanksgiving to the
Marines and Sailors of Marine Transport Squadron 1 for years. They did it again
Nov. 25, 2015, with a lunch fit for any family’s table.
“We have adopted
VMR-1 as an extended family,” said
Stephanie Duncan, director of the Havelock Chamber of Commerce. “For the past
four years we have come out and served them a Thanksgiving meal.”
Between the Havelock
Chamber of Commerce and the Havelock Military Affairs Committee, the Marines
with VMR-1 enjoyed a meal consisting of 11 turkeys, five hams and numerous side
dishes.
“I hope they
remember how much the community cares about them, and we want them to know we
are here for them,” said Duncan.
More than 75 Marines
took part in the Thanksgiving feast, giving everyone the chance to experience
the Thanksgiving Holiday.
“For the Marines
that are not able to go home, this is a great opportunity to feel like part of
the family and get a home-cooked meal,” said Lt. Col. Thomas Bedell, commanding
officer of VMR-1. “Events like this show the Marines that there are people in
the local community who care about them.”
Bedell went on to
give a heartfelt thank you to the members who volunteered and wished everyone a
Happy Thanksgiving.