CITATION
Distinguished Service Medal
For
Ronnie Bowser
One of the programs almost always associated with the Marine Corps League is "Toys for Tots." Christmas toys are collected and distributed to needy children throughout the collection area. Usually organized through Marine Corps Reserve units, the Marine Corps League is also usually there to assist.
In Nacogdoches we do not have a nearby Marine Reserve unit, and up until two and a half years ago, there was not a Marine Corps League Detachment. But there was "Toys for Tots" thanks to the efforts of Ronnie Bowser.
Bowser personally assumed the responsibility for the collection, distribution, and documentation of thousands of toys from Nacogdoches to needy children at Christmas. This year we hope to join in and assist him in this effort, and he, in turn has joined us as an Associate Member of the Marine Corps League.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our new member for his outstanding and generous service to his community and to needy children throughout the entire county and beyond.
It is with great pride that we present to Ronnie Bowser the Distinguished Service Medal.
