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Eric McColley Scholarship of Honor

United States Marine Sgt.

Eric McColley, 23, Gettysburg , PA

Eric joined the Marines on the delayed entry program prior to graduating from Gettysburg High School in 2000. While in high school, he excelled on the swim team and in other team sports including soccer and baseball. Outside of school, his commitment to helping others could be seen in his work as a lifeguard, swim instructor, and swim coach at the Gettysburg YWCA. The thing Eric was most proud of was being a Marine. He had re-enlisted and intended to go to military police school, and hoped to pursue a career in law enforcement in civilian life, when he was killed. Eric's sense of humor will be missed.

Recipients

2011

Jonathan Hartzel is attending Harrisburg Community College. He believes that giving back to the community is very important and has done so himself as a volunteer firefighter with the Gettysburg Fire Department. Jonathan is pictured here with Eric's parents, John and Susan McColley.

2010

The 4th annual Eric McColley Scholarship of Honor was awarded to Elizabeth Dahlen. Liz will pursue a degree in Elementary Education and would like to specialize in Physical Education. She is pictured here with her brother, Chris, who just graduated from Army boot camp and her Mom and Dad.

2009

Christian Warner was awarded the 3rd annual Eric McColley Scholarship of Honor. Christian enlisted in the Army National Guard. He is pictured here with Mr. and Mrs. McColley.

2008

The 2008 Sergeant Jonathan Eric McColley Scholarship of Honor Award was presented to Margaret S. Dombrowsky. Maggie is attending Bucknell University majoring in pre-law, and is involved in the ROTC program. Pictured here with Mr. and Mrs. McColley.

2007

The first annual Sergeant Jonathan Eric McColley Scholarship of Honor Award was presented to Zach Sites of Orrtanna, PA, on May 29, 2007. It was presented by Medal of Honor Recipient, Colonel Wesley Fox. Zach has been active as a volunteer in the Cashtown Fire Company as an EMT, and has been accepted in the EMT - Paramedic Program at HACC. He plans to use his paramedic training as a professional firefighter.

Contributors

3 Star Contributors

Gettysburg Anniversary Committee
Gettysburg VFW Post # 15 Ladies Auxiliary

Special Dedication Contributors

AGCOM, Inc
Anonymous
George and Eleanor Arrington
Frederic and Tessa Bardo
Battlefield Leathers, Inc.
Judy Bettinger
Robert Boehner
Brad, Stacy, and Kristi Bowman
Daniel and Shirley Bowman
Edward and Joanne Brownley
Colonel Wayne Burt, USMC
Butternut and Blue
John and Cynthia Campbell
Catholic War Veterans Post 1342
Lucas Crumbacker
Sgt Major and Mrs. Jamie Deets and Family
Ernie's Texas Lunch
Ron and Carol Fox
Tim and Debra Hartlaub
Holliday Giles
Helene Kereluk
Dennis and Nancy Knox
Bill and Liz Little
Linda Marshall
Donna Martin
Milton Moyer
Tammy and Frederick Myers
George Parker, Jr.
Kevin and Maegan Parker
Bram and Marilyn Peterson
Ola and Daniel Santoni
Congressman Todd and Mrs. Leslie Platts
Charles Raffensperger
Frank and Claudia Ramey
John and Judith Seilhamer
Philip Tate
Larry and Linda Taylor
Thomas Publications
Dale and Christa Williams
Meg Williams
1st Lt. Jennifer A. Simpson,U.S.Marine Corps
Marine Corps League-Detachment 524
Marine Corps League-Juniata Detachment
Marine Corps League-First Capitol Detachment

In-Kind Contributors

Mike Conklin
ECHO Company,2nd Battalion,25th Marines
Fields of Glory
Colonel Wesley Fox, USMC, Ret., MOH
Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce
Gettysburg Experience Magazine
Gettysburg Frame Shop
Gettysburg Times
General Stan Musser, USAF, Retired
Historic Tour Company
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464
United States Marine Corps
WGET 1320
Mike & Robin White
Wyndham Gettysburg

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