The original Memorial Service was scheduled for January 23rd, 2016 but after 40 inches of snow, it was difficult to get to the Church. (these are actual pictures from last week)
NEW SCHEDULE DETAILS
Date: Saturday, 5 March 2016 Time: 1200 Trinity Episcopal Church W. German St Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Official Attendees:
General Officer from I&I Staff
HQMC Casualty Officer & Staff
Marine Rifle Squad
Marine Honor Guard and Flag Detail
HQMC Authorized Fly-Over (weather permitting)
Immediately following the Service, a Celebration of Life will be hosted by the Corliss family, at their residence
All are invited with the reception, 10 - 15 minutes from the church: 948 Daniel Road, Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442.
It is a large brick home, flag in front. 60 acres feel free to park on the grass (if you can find it)
Confirmed Old Tiger Attendees to date:
Ralph Orey
Jack Hogue
Fred & Kathy McCorkle
Jake & Jenny Jacobs
Mike Butler
Ron & Linda Gatewood
Anyone else planning to attend, please let us know at:
It is with profound sadness that I must inform you that Old Tiger Greg Corliss, former Executive Officer, then Commanding Officer of HMM-262 has "RTB".
As Executive Officer, Major Corliss took us to Vietnam in December 1965. LtCol Corliss was promoted to Commanding Officer of HMM-262 in June 1967.
He was a Marine in the true sense of the word. He could be hard as nails when it was necessary, but was also one of the nicest human beings on the planet. He led by example, not by just giving orders. As an exemplary CH-46 Pilot, he led many missions himself and treated everyone with respect and as a Brother Marine.
From Jake:
I have spoken with Greg, Jr. and he has asked that I pass along to all, that the family would really appreciate any and all emails with information, Sea Stories, anecdotes, etc. about his father.
Also please let them know, at Greg, Jr's. email address corlissfdx@aol.com, if you plan on attending and please copy me as I am trying to keep a list of all Old Tigers who might be able to make it. For now, I know that Ralph Orey, Jack Hogue, my wife Jenny and I will be there.
If you need hotel reservations, please contact the BAVARIAN INN and mention the Corliss Memorial Service.
Bavarian Inn (it is very close to the Church)
164 Shepard Grade Road
Shepardstown, WVA
304-876-2551
Further below is the official notification received from HQMC and his official Biography. But first, we have received the following message from Greg Corliss, Jr.:
Memorial Service January 23rd (Saturday) at Trinity Episcopal Church in Shepherdstown WVA 25443. Reception to follow.
Would be absolutely delighted to speak with any and all of you, and would love to see as many as is possible at the service on Saturday January 23rd.......
Once again the best email is Corlissfdx@aol.com and the phone that rings in the house is 304 728 1355.
