MARINES CARE FOUNDATION, INC., IN MEMORY OF L/CPL CHRIS COSGROVE III IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT CHARITY, YOUR DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE EID-NUMBER – 45-2973441.
MARINES CARE FOUNDATION, INC.
In Memory of L/CPL Chris Cosgrove III, New Jersey.
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We carefully document the incredible efforts of our members on behalf of Marine veterans and their families.
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Donating to a Marines Care Foundation, such as the Marines Care Foundation in memory of LCPL Chris Cosgrove III Inc., can be a meaningful way to support wounded military members and their families.
WHO WE ARE
The Marines Care Foundation, established in memory of LCPL Chris Cosgrove III, is dedicated to providing benevolent assistance to wounded military members nationwide. This foundation aims to support those who have been injured in service, offering a range of aid that can include financial assistance, medical support, and other forms of care.
By donating to the Marines Care Foundation, individuals can contribute to helping these wounded heroes recover and reintegrate into civilian life. The foundation’s mission aligns with the broader goal of honoring the sacrifices made by military personnel and their families, ensuring they receive the support they need during challenging times. Through its efforts, the foundation fosters a sense of community and respect for those who have served, making it a meaningful way to give back to those who have given so much.
CHRIS COSGROVE III
CHRIS TRULY CARED FOR HIS WOUNDED MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Chris was an active member of the Slattery Detachment of the Marine Corps League before he was called up to active duty and deployed to Iraq. He made two visits to the wounded warriors at the National Navy Medical Center at Bethesda, MD on Sept 28 and Oct. 26 of 2005. He, along with other members of the Detachment, first started making monthly visits to the wounded in June 2005. Chris was so moved by these visits with his brother Marines who had been wounded that after the October visit, he contacted a reporter for Leatherneck Magazine asking her to do a story on the Marines at Bethesda. fortunately, they did do the article. In May of 2006 while deployed in Iraq, we received an email from Chris stating “I appreciate you thinking of us here in Iraq, but the guys back at Bethesda need you more than we do. We are the ones still here, healthy. The ones there are the ones that are sick and need your help more.”
Chris Cosgrove was a member of the reserve unit, Golf Company, 2 Battalion, 25 Marines, stationed at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. He was serving with Charlie Company, 1 Battalion, 25 Marines from Connecticut when they deployed to Fallujah, Iraq in 2006. On October 1st, 2006 Chris was killed by a suicide car bomber at an entry control point in Fallujah. Chris was less than one week away from leaving Iraq to begin his journey home. Chris lived with his Mom, Charlene, and Stepfather, Art, in the Cedar Knolls section of Hanover Twp. NJ.
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Gunny
Co-Founder
“Gunny” Monaco, whose full name is Mario Monaco, is a retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant known for his extensive humanitarian work in New Jersey.
- Monaco served as a Marine reservist with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marines, at Picatinny Arsenal in Dover, New Jersey.
- He retired from the Marine reserves after 20 years of service.Â
Monaco is the president of the Lance Cpl. Chris Cosgrove III Marines Care program, which involves visiting military hospitals in Maryland and Washington, D.C. to bring care packages to wounded troops. The care packages include blankets, toiletries, cosmetics, and sometimes laptops. Monaco also recruits other Marines to help with the program, and they sometimes travel to the hospitals to visit with the troops.
In 2007, Monaco received the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award for his work with the program. The award recognizes people who show exceptional patriotism and humanitarian concern for service members and their families
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