Welcome Home Cpl. Brendan Gillen, of Tabernacle...Welcome Back From Afghanistan Cpl. Ryan Eugene Radwanski, of Bridgewater
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Welcome Home Cpl. Brendan Gillen, of Tabernacle
When: Sunday, December 19, 2010
Time: ETA 6:00 PM (to 6:30 PM as we are dependent on the flight arrival status)
Where: 21 Red Oak Drive
Tabernacle, NJ 08088
Please come out to welcome home Cpl. Brendan Gillen from serving in Afghanistan.
He grew up in Medford Lakes and is a graduate of Shawnee High School where he played football and lacrosse
Cpl. Gillen is a Sniper for the Marines. He joined the Marine Corp in May 2007
He attended Boot Camp at Paris Island in North Carolina and joined the India Company 3/12.
His wife, Ellen is active in the U.S. Navy. Her rank is Petty Officer Third Class HM3. Ellen joined the Navy in 2005 where she received a medal in marksmanship. She was stationed at Marian Base Camp Pendleton in California in 2006 and works in the Naval Hospital.
In May of 2008, Cpl. Gillen was deployed to The Middle East in support of the war on terrorism
In May of 2010, he was deployed to Afghanistan with the Battery I, 3rd Battalion, 12 Marines, 1st Battalion, 11th Marines and just returned from his tour recently.
Friends, Family, The Warriors Watch, The Yellow Ribbon Club, The New Jersey State Police, The Medford Farms Fire Company, and The Tabernacle Rescue Squad, along with The Township of Tabernacle will be on hand to make some noise and welcome home this hero in Rock Star style.
Hope to see you there.
Welcome Back From Afghanistan Cpl. Ryan Eugene Radwanski, of Bridgewater
When: Sunday, December 19, 2010
Time: 1:00 PM
Where: 104 Catherine Lane
Bridgewater Township
Contact:
David (Yellow Ribbon Club) 609-417-8640
Please come out to welcome home Cpl. Ryan Radwanski from serving in Afghanistan.
Cpl. Ryan Radwanski and his wife Julia will be stopping at Dunkin' Donuts on 1059 Route 202 N., Unit 9, Branchburg, NJ 08876 for coffee around 1 PM Sunday afternoon. They will then be escorted in Welcome Home Fashion to 104 Catherine Lane where we hope you can join us.
Cpl Radwanski is 20 years old and serves in The Marine Corps. Cpl Radwanski is the son of Jill and Paull Radwanski and is married to Julia.
Ryan’s Brother Eric also proudly serves in the Marine Corps and is currently deployed in Afghanistan. Ryan has two sisters; Kim and Amy, both in high school
Ryan graduated from Bridgewater Raritan High School in 2008 with honors and received his Varsity letter all four years for Wrestling.
Ryan earned an Eagle Scout award in 2008 for Boy Scout Troop 84 Somerville
He enlisted in Marines Oct 2008 and graduated Parris Island Dec 2008 where he received a meritorious promotion upon graduation as a result of his Eagle Scout status causing him to graduate as Private First Class.
Ryan received a second meritorious promotion earning the rank of Lance Corporal while serving in Recruiter’s Assistance in Dec. 2008
Ryan received the promotion to Corporal – March 2010
Ryan was deployed to Afghanistan April 2010-Nov 2010
Medals & Ribbons:
National Defense M+R
Global War on Terrorism M+R
Afghanistan Campaign Medal M+R
Sea Service R
NATO ISAF Medal M+R
Combat Action Ribbon R
Friends, Family, The Warriors Watch, and The Bridgewater Fire & Police Departments, along with Bridgewater Township will be on hand to make some noise and welcome home this hero in Rock Star style.
Hope to see you there.
*Media Welcome*
The Yellow Ribbon Club
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