NELLIE GAIL’S CHRISTMAS SPIRIT SHINES ON DARKHORSE MARINES!
With Covid restrictions limiting travel and social gatherings for everyone, community interactions here in the city or on base at Camp Pendleton were either severely restricted or curtailed last year. For the young Marines these restrictions meant many were unable to travel home for the holidays, Single Marines’ gatherings, childrens’ parties and Santa visits eliminated. In the Barracks and on base it might have seemed a joyless Christmas. BUT with the support of Nellie Gail HOA and its generous residents Team Darkhorse delivered Christmas toys and good cheer for the always grateful Darkhorse Marines. On December 17 Darci Streeter, the family readiness officer, secured “Task Force Grizzly” Building on base, where we delivered more than 400 toys! Marines, fully masked and respectfully distanced, helped unload and then set up the display of gifts in the building, where later that day families were able to come in groups to select gifts with their children. Others of you donated gift cards and cash so that the single Marines were gifted too. The warm smiles and joy felt by the Marines shone through their eyes above their masks and virtual hugs were felt all round! We and the Marines thank you for your support! Your thoughtfulness and generosity in the time of Covid lit up the holidays once more!