by Steve Gibson | Apr 9, 2016 | 192nd Postings, Bataan Days, Slider
April 9th, 1942 marks the day that WWII fighting ended for thousands of American and Filipino troops fighting on Bataan. After 4 months of struggling against long odds, Gen. King marched out of the jungle and offered his surrender to the Japanese. At their lowest...
by Steve Gibson | Mar 30, 2016 | 192nd Postings, Co. B, Slider
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by Steve Gibson | Mar 9, 2016 | Directors, Slider
The Grace family has provided the service dates and times for Lennel Grace. Please forward to those who may wish to join in paying respect and mourning their loss and ours. Visitation: Friday, March 11, 4:00-8:00pm Wake: Saturday, March 12, 10:00-11:00am Service: ...
by Steve Gibson | Mar 4, 2016 | Directors, Slider
It is with heavy hearts that the Board of Directors of the Maywood Bataan Day Organization passes on the sad news that Director Lennel Grace passed away unexpectedly Thursday night. Lennel was not only an active Board member for the MBDO, but a tireless advocate for...
by Steve Gibson | Feb 9, 2016 | Directors, Slider
By acclimation, the Maywood Bataan Day Board of Directors was happy to appoint long-time MBDO friend, Jim Opolony to the board at the February 2016 Board meeting. Most of those familiar with the story of Maywood Bataan Day are also familiar with Jim Opolony, a...
by Steve Gibson | Dec 30, 2015 | Co. B, MBDO Activities, MBDO News, Slider
The Maywood Bataan Day Organization (MBDO), on behalf of Ben Morin’s brother, Paul, made a request to the US Army, Awards & Decorations Branch, for posthumous award of the Bronze Star Medal. The request was approved and the medal has been received by his...