Rose Program

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Marine Corps League Detachment 927 will once again be headed out into the “trenches” of Hunterdon County for our annual Marine Corps League Rose Day Program.

Some may ask, “what is the Marine Rose Program”?

History of the Marine Corps Rose

In 1773 during the War of Independence the Marine Corps Rose was dedicated to those Marines who made the Ultimate Sacrifice for their country. This tradition was continued by the French during World War One when the Marines attacked the Germans in the trenches at Belleau Wood. Roses were planted by the grateful French people at the graves of the Fallen Marines. Whenever you see Leaguers or Young Marines distributing these remembrances, take one and wear it proudly.

Marine Corps League Rose Program

IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO SERVED FOREVER REMEMBERED

Started by Marine Eddie Gallagher from New York, designed to parallel the VFW “Poppy” program to provide funds for Marine Corps League Detachments to assist veterans, youth and other services to the local community and beyond.

Detachment 927 Marines make great use of the Marine Rose Program.  It is one of our most important fund raising activities!  We not only get significant donations from a very generous public, but we also have a lot of fun doing it!

The program also gets us good “exposure” in the community, which is very important in our recruiting efforts and our long term success as a Detachment.

Some of the organizations that have benefited from Marine Corps League Detachment 927 fund raising are: