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ABA salutes United States Marine Corps

November 9, 2005 - American Basketball Association (ABA) News Release


Indianapolis, IN. The American Basketball Association (ABA) salutes the United States Marine Corps and wishes them a Happy 230th Birthday. On November 10, 1775, The Continental Congress created a Corps of Marines. The record of the Corps is compared to the most famous military organizations in the world's history. Marines have come to signify all that is highest in military virtue and excellence. The Marine Corps motto is semper fidelis, which means always faithful. Marines exemplify the traits of honor, courage, commitment and have proven their sacrifice since their birth. The Marine saying is "One a Marine Always a Marine." This is true no matter if they are on active duty, retired or had only served a short period of time. Marines know and feel the brotherhood and pride of the Marine Corps, and that they can always count on each other. Our nation as a whole can rest easy knowing that we have the Marines to keep us safe and free. Happy Birthday Marines!

Jennifer Hester, ABA Salute Coordinator, added, "I have been a proud wife of Marine Master Sergeant Todd Hester for 19 years and feel blessed to be a part of the Marine Corps family. Teaming up with the ABA to help create Salute has been a very rewarding experience. I am honored to help other military service members and their families by assisting them in achieving their educational goals. Thank you to all the service members and their families for their sacrifice, dedication, honor, courage and commitment to our country. Happy Birthday Marines!

Salute was created for the military as a way to honor their sacrifice and to say thank you. Please check out the website at www.abasalute.com (or click the icon) and help the ABA say thank you to our troops and their families. For more information, email jennifer@abasalute.com or visit www.abalive.com

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