Marine Corporal Steven P Gill Dedication Ceremony

EVENT:
Dedication of the Marine Corporal Steven P Gill Post Office Building

WHO:
The Honorable John R Carter
U.S. Representative, 31st Congressional District
Staff Sergeant Mark Dornak
Staff Sergeant Richard Smith
Charlie Company, 4th Recon Battalion, served with Corporal Gill
United States Marine Corps Color Guard, 4th Recon Bn
Gill Family members

WHAT:
On December 26, 2007, Public Law 110-165, sponsored by Congressman John R Carter, was approved designating the Round Rock West Station as the “Marine Corps Corporal Steven P. Gill Post Office Building”. The dedication plaque will be unveiled during the ceremony.

WHEN:
Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 10:00 a.m.
The public is invited.

WHERE:
U.S. Post Office
797 Sam Bass Road
Round Rock, TX 78681

BACKGROUND:
On July 21, 2005, Corporal Steven P. Gill was serving as a Reconnaissance Man with Echo Company, Third Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team-eight, Second Marine Division in Iraq when he was killed. Corporal Gill served one tour in Iraq and was awarded a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Selected Marine Corps Reserve, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, two GWOT Service Medals and an Armed Forces Reserve Medal.

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