Marine Parents Outreach Dinner with Gunny Nick Popaditch

Event Details

Time: October 29, 2011 from 6pm to 10pm
Location: Courtyard Marriott Conference Center
Street: 3301 Lemone Industrial Boulevard
City/Town: Columbia, MO 65201
Phone: 573-449-2003
Event Type: benefit, missouri
Organized By: Marine Parents Inc
Latest Activity: Mar 20

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Event Description

MarineParents.com, Inc., a national support non-profit organization for deployed Marines and their families will be hosting our semi-annual banquet on Saturday, October 29 at 6:00 pm at the Courtyard Marriott in Columbia, Missouri.

Showcasing the MarineParents Purple Heart Family Support initiative, our featured speaker will be Marine Gunnery Sergeant Nick Popaditch.

“Gunny Pop”, while commanding his M1A1 tank, “Bonecrusher”, in the Battle for Fallujah in 2004, was struck in the back of his helmet by a rocket propelled grenade (RPG). Having sustained life-threatening injuries, “Gunny” continued to command his tank until they reached safety. Following exhaustive rehabilitation and being medically discharged, Gunny Pop struggled to overcome the disabilities caused by his injuries while continuing to support his family. Come hear how Marine Corps mentality of "improvise, adapt and overcome" enabled this Silver Star recipient to prosper despite the handicaps resultant of brutal head injuries. He will also be signing copies of his book, Once A Marine.

Reservations
Tickets were originally $30 however; at this late date, the tickets are complimentary and will be available at the door and based on reservations – first come, first served. Should you wish to make a donation that evening, you may do so. We want to insure that as many people as possible hear this incredible story of commitment and dedication to the principles of this great country from an American who, through his own sacrifice, put country above self.

For reservations, contact Marine Parents corporate office (573) 449-2003 ext. 301. Leave a message over the weekend and our staff will get back with you on Monday, October 24, 2011.

If you would like to purchase your tickets, click here.

Hotel Accomodations
If you are coming in from out of town and need hotel accommodations, we recommend contacting the Courtyard Marriott at 573-443-8000 and asking for the Marine Parents rate.

Learn more about Gunny Pop and his book here:

http://www.marineparents.com/announcements/popaditch.asp

Purchase a signed copy of Gunny Pop's book from our EGA Store:

http://marineparentsinc.com/store/shop/item.aspx?itemid=10

Comment Wall

Comment by 1~sandyr, MFN VO & VPMM on October 17, 2011 at 10:37pm: Yayyyy, I'll be there! How dressy?

Comment by 1~iansdad (Jeff) on September 6, 2011 at 1:14pm: Jeff, Darlene, and Devyn planning to be there, and we might have an "out-of-town" guest from Quantico. Will try to convince him to bring a uniform, but will have enough trouble just getting him to come to Columbia.