From The Boston Globe · · 40s
Marines Celebrate 251st Birthday in Boston
US Marines honor 251st anniversary with cake-cutting ceremony at Boston event.
In brief
US Marines honor 251st anniversary with cake-cutting ceremony at Boston event. US Marines celebrated their 251st birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony where the oldest Marine passed the cake to the youngest, highlighting generational bonds. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Marine Birthday Ball
US Marines celebrated their 251st birthday at Boston's Menino Convention Center with a cake-cutting ceremony.
“The oldest Marine will take a bite of the cake and pass it down to the youngest one, signifying the passing of time from one generation to another”
Oldest and Youngest Marines
Colonel Lewis Ferretti, 94, passed cake to Private Denzel Acrum, 18, who graduated from basic training at Parris Island, SC.
Generational Reunions
Veterans reunited after decades, including those who served together in Korea and hadn't seen each other in 30 years.
“I look out in the audience and I see Marines hugging that haven’t seen each other for 30 years”
At a glance
US Marines celebrated their 251st birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony where the oldest Marine passed the cake to the youngest, highlighting generational bonds.
