For more historical photos, see the Golf Tournament Page and the Scholarship Page.
Meeting minutes for 2023
Colonel Lou Schott viewing
On July 16, 2023, numerous veterans for various organizations, friends, family, and Howard County Executive, Dr. Calvin Ball, attended the viewing. Active-duty Marines performed a sheathing of the sword ceremony. Lou will be greatly missed.
Due to a backlog in burials, the interment of Col. Lou Schott's mortal remains at Arlington National Cemetery will be delayed.
Born in Atlantic City, New Jersey to Louis and Anna Schott and the youngest of eight children, he graduated from LaSalle University, joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was commissioned an infantry officer in 1943. He served as a rifle Platoon Leader in the battle of Peleliu in 1944. Wounded in action, he was medically evacuated where he recovered from his wounds and was sent back into action. As a rifle company commander in the battle of Okinawa, 1945, he was awarded the Silver Star medal for gallantry in combat against enemy forces. After the war, he joined the Marine Corps Reserve where he served until his retirement at the rank of Colonel. As a civilian, he worked as a management analyst for the Social Security Administration and retired in 1977. In his later years Colonel Schott was very active in Howard County military organizations.
- from Witzke Funeral Home - Louis John Schott obituary
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Colonel Lou Schott awarded the Silver Star
On May 18, 2023, our detachment attended an award ceremony at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7472. Our own retired United States Marine Corps Colonel Lou Schott had his Bronze Star Medal officially upgraded to a Silver Star Medal for gallantry in action during the Battle of Okinawa on June 20, 1945. Schott's valorous combat actions reflected credit upon himself and were in keeping within the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. At 102 years old, Scott is the oldest-ranking U.S. Marine Corps officer. The Silver Star is the third-highest military combat decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces. For photos, see Defense Visual Information Distribution Service - WWII Era Marine Awarded Silver Star Medal.
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Flag Retirement Ceremony
On April 23, 2023, our detachment, the American Legion Post 156, American Legion Columbia Post 300, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7472, Scout Troop 540, and Howard County Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron participated in a flag retirement ceremony.
The United States Flag Code, Title 4, Section 8k states
The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.
Commandant Bill Swain salutes Marv Stocker, American Legion Post 156 Committee Chair for Flag Retirement and Sergeant-at-Arms for the burn detail.
Scouts present the colors.
The Howard County Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron stands in formation at parade rest.
Flag retirement is a solemn, dignified event.
Scouts participate in the burn detail.
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