Program Funds

The program requires initial startup funds for supplies and equipment. Continuing income is needed to sustain the program. Cost of the program depends on which services the Detachment wishes to offer (see Presentation Guide, Every "Fallen Marine" Should Be Honored-page 2). The cost may vary from $0.00 to $13.00 (see Merchandise List-page 7). Program expenses can be offset with regular fund raising projects, corporate sponsorship, or individual contributions. A survey of funeral homes indicated they were willing to contribute $13.00 to the Detachment each time honors were presented at their funeral home. A $100 contribution can recognize, approximately, 96 fallen Marines with a Marine Corps League sympathy card, 48 with a card and certificate, or 7 with full honors.

Membership

Every "Fallen Marine Program" binder should include a full membership roster.

Merchandise List

A list of merchandise needed is listed below. Some items may be deleted depending on what items the Detachment wishes to furnish to the "presenter" and his assistants (tie bar, globe and anchor, collar emblem, Marine Corps League Pocket Crest, white gloves, cap). These are required when presenters are wearing dress suits. It is suggested that the Detachment furnish these items. Three sets should be purchased. They may be kept by the "presenter" and issued to his assistants before the presentation at the visitation site. Recruiting "presenters" and assistants is easier when these items are furnished.

Merchandise prices are subject to change.

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