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The CPT Brian Faunce Memorial Fund hosted its sixth annual Golf Event and Fundraiser at the Limekiln golf club. We enjoyed a gorgeous sunny day and another record golfer turnout of 150 players. Thank you to everyone for making this day a big success!
Golf Fundraiser 2010 Results
As many of you know, Brian’s family gathers on Sunset Beach, Cape May NJ every September 19 to remember him. This year, Marvin Hume, 89, who started this nightly flag ceremony nearly 40 years ago, was profiled in the Star Ledger. Brian’s mom Judy Faunce was interviewed. From the article:
The casket flag of Army Capt. Brian Faunce of Bensalem, Pa., has flown over Sunset Beach every Sept. 18 since 2004, the one-year anniversary of his death in Iraq.
His mother, Judy, struggled to find words to express her gratitude to Hume.
“What Marvin does is so … I don’t know … I have to compose myself … it’s just so wonderful,” Judy Faunce said. “I’ve nominated him so many times for Charles Gibson’s ‘Person of the Week’ (on ABC Nightly News). Marvin deserves to be honored.”
Last year, a soldier who served with Faunce came to the ceremony, and just remembering that moved his mother to tears. “For us, as a family, to know our son is remembered like this … It’s such a beautiful spot. When my kids were little, we used to vacation in Cape May.”
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The CPT Brian Faunce Memorial Fund presented its seventh annual ROTC award to graduating Penn State University senior Nicholas Edwards. This award is given to the Penn State Army ROTC student who best demonstrates the spirit, leadership and courage of CPT Faunce. The $1,500 award helps the recipient begin their military career with a gift card to AAFES (for the purchase of uniforms, boots, and other required gear).
Nicholas is a Political Science major who earned a 3.91 GPA and received the Association of the US Army Award for three years. He is also a Mountain Warfare graduate. As a cadet, Nicholas was active in the Ranger Club, Student Government, Freshman Honor Society and was a Shreyer Honors Scholar.
Upon graduation in May, Nicholas will be commissioned in the Field Artillery Branch (Military Intelligence) as a 2nd Lieutenant.
Brian’s sister Danielle presenting the award.
Nicholas Edwards addressed the audience after receiving this year’s award.
The change of command ceremony.
Brian’s neice Avery is all smiles during the ceremony.
LTC Mike Runey, Professor of Military Studies. With Avery, helping us celebrate award night at the Nittany Lion Inn. Thank you for your support!
The Faunce family with all the 2010 award candidates – a very impressive field this year!
Brian’s father Rich Faunce and his aunt Hannah Anderson.
MSG (retired) Barry Shugart – Brian’s first salute. One of our regulars.
Future military leaders.
Brian’s friend and fellow Army office MAJ Steve Toth. Steve shared new Brian stories with us. Thank you!
Brian’s mother Judy Faunce with his buddy MAJ Jay Rivera.
COL (retired) Gilbert Pearsall and his wife Kathleen, parents of Robert Pearsall, 2010 award candidate and outgoing Nittany Lion Battlion company commander. (And grandparents-in-training. Great job!)
Brian’s buddy Sean McDowell and his wife Tanya and children Logan and Jordan. Thanks for the stories Sean! Ironing board surfing..?
Brian’s Civil Air Patrol friends DeEtte and Jeff Riley. Thank you for all your help with our annual gift baskets for the CPT Brian Faunce Lounge!
The CPT Brian Faunce Memorial Fund hosted its fifth annual Golf Event and Fundraiser at the Limekiln golf club. We enjoyed fabulous fall weather and our highest golfer turnout ever – 150 players! Thank you to everyone for making this day a big success!
First place team: three of the four members.
Penn State team.
Putting contest.
On the green.
Hole sponsors signs.
Hole in one wins…
2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.
Brian’s high school buddy Randy Sylvester.
A gorgeous day on the course.
Cousins Jon and Frank.
Prizes galore!
Holly Brewer, our first CPT Brian Faunce Award winner from 2004, joined us for the event. Here she is with Brian’s sister Samantha working the registration table.
Brian’s parents Richard and Judy congratulating Dan McFadden, putting contest winner, at the banquet. Dan donated his cash prize back to our Memorial Fund. Thank you Dan!
Brian’s sister Danielle with his buddy Jay Rivera.
Sister Samantha with two of Brian’s Army buddies from their Ft. Drum days. Rich Brusselback and Andrew Oliver.
Our first – Holly Brewer (2005) and most recent – James Carite (2009) award winners from the Penn State Army ROTC program.
Volunteers: cousins Janell and Melissa Rosania.
Volunteers: Jeff and DeEtte Riley, friends of Brian’s from his Civil Air Patrol days.
Thanks to a lot of hard work from many family and friends – another great tournament this year! Our 2009 giveaway – another great hat design from Uncle Rich Sanderson.
CAPE MAY, NJ, Sept 18, 2009 — Everyday from May through October, the casket flag from a US veteran flies over Sunset Beach on Cape May Point from sunrise to sunset. At sunset the flag is lowered by the family of the veteran while Taps plays. The flag is folded with honor, and the ceremony ends with the National Anthem. Each night, this brief Flag Ceremony is enjoyed by many vacationers on the beach and boaters in the bay.
Cape May NJ was a favorite childhood vacation of Brian’s, and on September 18, 2010 his flag flew high above Sunset Beach in his honor. Many friends and family gathered to watch the ceremony and remember him.
Bringing down the flag.
Brian's nephew and namesake Brian Alexander helps with his uncle's flag.
Faunce cousins, with Uncle Ed Faunce, right.
Mary Sanderson and Brian's mom, Judy Faunce.
More Faunce family.
Brian's high school buddy Randy Sylvester brought his girls to the ceremony.
Rich Sanderson and Jim Maddox.
In June 2009, Brian’s mother Judy Faunce volunteered as a chaperone for one of the Honor Flight visits to Washington D.C.
WWII vets saluting at Iwo Jima.
Judy Faunce with her vet, Tony.
CPT Faunce was honored at the ceremony.
WWII vets in Washington, D.C.
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA, April 30, 2009 — The CPT Brian Faunce Memorial Fund presented its sixth annual ROTC award to graduating Penn State University senior James Carite. This award is given to the Penn State Army ROTC student who best demonstrates the spirit, leadership and courage of CPT Faunce. The $1,500 award helps the recipient begin their military career with a gift card to AAFES
(for the purchase of uniforms, boots, and other required gear).
James is a Pre-Med major who earned a 3.26 GPA and finished in the top 16% of the National Order of Merit List. As a cadet, he served as 2nd PLT Tactical NCO and scored a 300/300 on the Army Physical Fitness Test. James was also active in the Army ROTC running club, participating in the Army 10 Miler for three years and serving as Team Captain in 2008. He was also a member of the Sigma Pi Fraternity. His recognitions include the 2006 USAA Spirit Award, 2008 Sojourners Award, and the 2008 Recondo Badge.
Upon graduation in May, James was commissioned in the Infantry Branch as a 2nd Lieutenant and is currently stationed in Alaska.
Congratulating James on award night.
All of the 2009 award candidates.
Parade in review – the change of command ceremony.
Rich Faunce with his brother Ed, joining the group at Nittany Lion Inn for a celebratory dinner.
Brian’s cousin Linda Rosas with her parents Ed and Marie Faunce.
DeEtte and Jeff Riley.
MSG (retired) Barry Shugart and CPT Dale Titus.
Brian’s nephew and namesake, Brian Sand smiles for the camera.
CAPE MAY, NJ, Sept 18, 2008 — Everyday from May through October, the casket flag from a US veteran flies over Sunset Beach on Cape May Point from sunrise to sunset. At sunset the flag is lowered by the family of the veteran while Taps plays. The flag is folded with honor, and the ceremony ends with the National Anthem. Each night, this brief Flag Ceremony is enjoyed by many vacationers on the beach and boaters in the bay.
Cape May NJ was a favorite childhood vacation of Brian’s, and on September 18, 2008 his flag flew high above Sunset Beach in his honor. Many friends and family gathered to watch the ceremony and remember him.
CPT Faunce’s namesake, his nephew Brian Sand, looks on his uncle’s flag flying high over Sunset Beach.
The Faunces lower Brian’s flag, to fold away for another year.
AMBLER, PA, September 5, 2008 — The CPT Brian Faunce Memorial Fund hosted its fourth annual Golf Event and Fundraiser at the Limekiln golf club. This year was our most successful yet, with an impressive turnout of 144 players! Beautiful weather, a banquet dinner, and plenty of raffles and prizes were enjoyed by all. Thank you to everyone for making this day a big success!
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA, May 1, 2008 — The CPT Brian Faunce Memorial Fund presented its fifth annual ROTC award to graduating Penn State University senior Tony Nicosia. Tony is a History major with a minor in Military Studies who earned a 3.02 GPA. He served as Company Tactical Officer and was a member of the Cadet Recruiting Team. Like Brian, Tony was active in the Ranger Club, both being selected as Captain of the Ranger Club during their senior year. Tony was also a member of the Army Intramural Football and Army 10 Miler Teams. His recognitions include Multiplatinum medal athlete and Cadet Academic Award.
Upon graduation in May, Tony was commissioned in the Armor Branch as a 2nd Lieutenant. He will remain in State College until the beginning of next year to recruit for the Army ROTC program at Penn State.
Tony writes to the Faunce family:
“I cannot thank you enough for the award that not only carries your Brian’s name, but also his sacrifice for this great nation.
With great humility, Tony Nicosia”
Congratulating Anthony on award night.
In front of the CPT Brian Faunce Memorial perpetual plaque.
Once again, an outstanding field of candidates and a very difficult choice for the Faunce Family.
