Fallen Marine Program

One of the primary objectives of the Marine Corps League (MCL) is to recognize and honor Fallen Marines.  The MCL is honored to present the Fallen Marine Program for ALL current or honorably discharged Marines and offer our condolences to the family.   This MCL Fallen Marine Program goes above and beyond what the USMC is required to provide.  The Fallen Marine Program normally takes place at the deceased Marine’s Wake. 

Many of our fellow Marines are passing without notice.  Some receive graveside services from the U.S. Marine Corps, VFW or other organizations when formally requested.  For most, however, the only notice received is a line in the obituary column stating “served in the U.S. Marine Corps”.
 

It is the goal of the Corporal Pete Arnold Detachment 1198 to recognize and honor every honorably discharged Marine that falls within Harford County and the surrounding area. The veteran has earned this honor and deserves it to be done in a professional  manner without any cost.

1. Contact the Funeral Director and they can work directly with the Marine Corps League.

2. Contact the MCL directly by emailing our Fallen Marine Coordinator George H. 

Email:  FallenMarine@HarfordCountyMarines.org

Phone or Text:  443-421-6641 

Honorably Discharged Marines
Honorably Discharged FMF Navy Personnel
Active Duty & Reserve Marines
Active Duty & Reserve FMF Navy Personnel 

The entire program lasts about 10 minutes.

As soon as possible. Even if the wake/funeral details are not yet complete. It is important to give the MCL enough time to muster the troops to attend the service.
 

Pre-notification of a Marine in hospice is ok.  Sometimes a final visit from Marines to their dying brother or sister is possible.  They are always a moving experience for everyone involved.

The service is typically performed at the evening wake, but will be performed if requested at another time.

Every Fallen Marine deserves full Military Honors.  The Funeral Director should contact the United States Marine Corps (USMC) to request an Official Burial Detail.  The USMC Burial Detail usually comprises 3 Active Duty Marines (2 Flag Folders and a Bugler).  The Detail normally attends the final burial at the cemetery.  If the Marine will be cremated and there is no burial, then the USMC detail will attend the wake. 

While the Funeral Director calls a special phone number at USMC Headquarters to arrange for the Burial Detail, the Marines are dispatched from a local USMC or USMC Reserve unit.  Typically Harford County is served by 4th Combat Engineer Battalion in Baltimore.

The MCL Fallen Marine Program is meant to compliment (not replace) the USMC Detail.

We are Marines!  We improvise, adapt and overcome. Special circumstances are not a problem.

The MCL & USMC will work together to honor your Fallen Marine.