Basile native is guest of honor at Marine Corps Ball
Major General Ronald J. Richard sits atop his grandfather’s tractor that was restored by Tom Klumpp (right) owner of Klumpp Equipment on the Basile Eunice Highway. Klumpp was one of the hosts for a Marine Corps Birthday Ball held Wednesday, November 10, that celebrated the 246th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
From the Halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli, we fight our country’s battles in the air on land and sea; first to fight for right and freedom and to keep our honor clean; we are proud to claim the title of United States Marine.
The above lines are the opening lines of the Marines Hymn, which was played during a Marine Corps Birthday Ball on Wednesday, November 10, at Klumpp Equipment on …
