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In Memoriam
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Gary
W. Neisz
Commanding
Officer
Worcester
(CL 144) Division
U.S.
Naval Sea Cadets
2000
to 2004
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| Gary Neisz served as the third Commanding
Officer of Worcester (CL 144) Division of the U.S.
Naval Sea Cadets from June 2000 until his death in
February 2004. A
decorated combat veteran of the Vietnam War, Gary devoted his
life to the service of his country and its citizens.
He was highly active in the Marine Corps Toys for Tot
program and served as the Director of the Family Support
Advocacy Program at Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center
Worcester, Massachusetts.
Gary’s influence on the Sea Cadets was wide reaching.
Through his efforts, the division became one of the
hallmark units in the New England Region and the Nation.
In his honor, the Gary Neisz Memorial Scholarship was
established in 2004. Each
year a graduating cadet from Worcester (CL 144) Division who
best displays the traits of Honor, Courage and Commitment will
receive this scholarship.
It is a fitting tribute to man who gave so much, and
asked for nothing in return.
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