http://www.wral.com/news/news_briefs/story/9741281/ Disappointed in the two line story WRAL has so far...but am hopeful they will provide the community with more info soon. Pray for this family as they are face this tragedy....services have been arranged as of yet.
very sad indeed... http://www.mca-marines.org/blog/bia...ey-marine-hero-who-lost-his-battle-life-yeste
I heard about this on QDR yesterday morning on my way to work and I cried the rest of the way in. I had looked for more information when I got here and couldn't find anything. Thank you both for posting. It's too easy to forget what our military and their families are going through.
Nice article in today's N&O. He made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting our freedom. Thoughts and prayers for the family. Thanks to all our military personnel for serving. http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/06/17/1279772/marine-with-clayton-ties-dies.html
If anyone knows of funeral plans let me know. I didnt know him but sue would like to show my resepct.
I saw this and thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. I've gotten updates on Facebook from PastTimes Bar for a Poker Run & memorial event that are being held this weekend and next weekend. as follows: SAT JUNE 18TH 2011 - NOON TILL WHENEVER SGT. MARK BRADLEY & SSGT DIAMOND BRUNO TRIBUTE GET TOGETHER OPEN TO PUBLIC. THIS WILL BE A NON-TRADITIONAL MILITARY STYLE SENDOFF BECAUSE THE COMMANDANT HAD OTHER PLANS FOR SGT. BRADLEY & SSGT. BRUNO. K-BAR IS OPEN THERE WILL BE HOURLY TOASTS AND SALUTES. GUN RANGE IS OPEN FROM 1PM TIL 4PM(EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO SHOOT OUR GUNS ONLY). THERE WILL BE OUR MONTHLY TOP SHOT COMPETITION AT 3PM. WE WILL BE DOING CHICKEN ON THE GRILL FROM 1PM TIL 3PM. YOU CAN BRING A SIDE IF YOU LIKE. PLEASE DRESS REGULAR. NO NEED TO DRESS UP. BON FIRE AT DARK. CMVPA HQ/CLUBHOUSE 9773 HAWLEY RD KENLY NC CALL OR TEXT 919-631-2299 hq@cmvpa.com PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR RESTROOM IS BEING REMODELED AND IS NOT FUNCTIONING. LADIES, PLEASE TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS BEFORE YOU GET THERE. GENTLEMEN, THERE ARE PLENTY OF TREE'S OUT BACK. ********** SUNDAY JUNE 26TH 2011 - SGT. MARK BRADLEY MEMORIAL RUN Pastimes Bar is holding a Poker Run For Mark Bradley, Who passed away from injuries by an IED in Afghanistan. 100 0/0 of the monies made will be donated to the family for expenses, medical care and care for the family in their time of need. We will be selling BBQ plates for $6. Which will be Henry's BBQ and Chicken, Green beans, Potatoes,and Baked Beans . The registration for the poker run will start at 11am. Kick stands are up by 12:30. 1st stop is Bone Daddy's, 2nd stop Locked and Loaded, 3rd stop Plan B, then back to Pastimes Bars to eat!!. $20 per bike, car or what ever you want!! We don't care!! $5 for extra rider. Will be prizes for Best and Worst hands. There will be a Raffle and a 50/50 So bring all your DOLLARS!! We will see you then and THANK YOU for supporting our troops!!! CMVPA, WE WILL BE SETTING UP STATIC ALL DAY AT PASTIMES BAR. http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=190923684291984
Services Services for Sgt Mark Bradley are as follows: Wake: Friday, 6/24/11 6pm-9pm McLaurin Funeral Home Funeral: Saturday, 6/25/11 11am C3 Church Let's show this family how much community support they have and that their hero will not be forgotten....:grouphug:
When a marine from my hometown died in Iraq several years ago we lined the funeral procession route for support (almost 20 miles). Has anyone planned anything like this for the trip from the funeral home to the church on Sat morning? I would love for my kids to participate.