Montford Point Marines Visit Rockford
By: Nick McGill
Updated: February 2, 2013
During the
moving ceremony the six men spoke of
brotherhood, courage, and the tough times that befell them all those years ago
Just last year the
group was awarded the congressional gold medal, the highest civilian award the government
can bestow--a small symbol of their appreciation-- but one that the marines
say, was long overdue
Former Captain John
Vanoy told us ".it was a long time coming but we finally got it after 65
years, but I cherish the medal .." and Sergeant James Reynolds told us "the whole process
brought me to tears because it was something that in my life I didn't think i would
ever see ..."
This marks the
second time the Montford point marines have visited the Stateline, event
coordinator Leah Nelson says she hopes its certainly not the last telling us
"..as long as we can invite them out and their willing to make the trip we're
delighted to have them come and share their stories with us in the area."
A sentiment shared by all six men who say they'll always be willing to speak as long as there are those, willing to listen.
