MILFORD, PA — Despite the impending inclement weather that canceled the Milford Memorial Parade, the Marine Corps League-Detachment 909 held a Memorial Day ceremony on May 27.  The detachment gathered at the American Legion Post 139 to pay homage to fallen service members.

Pike County Veterans Affairs Director Jesiah Schrader addressed the group assembled, reminding them of the service and the responsibility to those who died while serving the country.

Pike County Veterans Affairs Director Jesiah Schrader was the guest speaker at the May 27 Memorial Day ceremony at the American Legion in Milford, PA

The Marine Corps League was founded on November 10, 1922 by WW I veteran Major General John A. Lejeune. The charter was approved by the 75th Congress and signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 4, 1937. The Marine Corps League is the only congressionally chartered U.S. Marine Corps-related veteran organization in the United States.

Actively involved with fundraisers and collection drives that support veterans and veteran organizations and charities, the non-profit organization is commanded by Gary Brink. The detachment supports servicemen and women stationed abroad with the Morale Package Program. Closer to home, the detachment participates in various parades, ceremonies, and the annual Toys for Kids Program. and maintains a close relationship with other veterans groups.