01/25/2023
Hello all,
I am writing this message to solicit volunteers for a VERY worthy project to help disabled Veterans. I will try and keep this as brief as possible. In Jan 2012, Irontail 06, a helicopter in my Squadron crashed and six Marines were killed in action. Captains Daniel Bartle & Nathan McHone, Master Sergeant Travis Riddick, & Corporals Kevin Reinhard, Jesse Stites & Joseph (Joey) Logan. Debbie & Tom Logan, Joey’s parents, made a vow to fulfil Joey’s dream of living in Montana. They purchased property on a mountain and named it the Red Lions Project after the Squadron, the Lucky Red Lions. Their goal was to build a cabin to honor each Marine along with a recreation cabin, etc. and provide a free service for disabled Veterans to enjoy spending time in the mountains of Montana.
I have been fortunate to spend some time up on the mountain and they have made OUTSTANDING progress over last ten years or so. But they are in need of help now to finish up their dream for Joey. They usually head to the mountain in May and stay until September. They are looking for people to help with the building, etc. any time during this period. You can come out for a few days, a week or even two.
You don’t have to a “Master Builder” to assist. The main perquisite is to be a good worker. You will be directed on the tasks to be completed. So, if you can swing a hammer, paint, shovel, run a table saw, drill, etc. you are already qualified. You must have your own transportation to the airport in Missoula, MT. You will be picked up if you choose to fly. If you have your own transportation, the closest city to the mountain is Superior. Your housing (a cabin) and your food will be taken care of while you are there.
It is in the wilderness; it is peaceful & quiet. You will not be quite “roughing it”, but it isn’t a hotel either. You can purchase a fishing license for a nominal fee. Hunting is more challenging due to their laws. You can visit Montana’s Fish, Wildlife & Parks website for more information.
You can also visit and follow the Red Lions Project page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redlionproject to find out more about the Mountain. We are looking for upstanding people that want to give something of themselves to help Veterans. Please, no one who is looking to scam us. Yes, there are people out there that are doing it.
So, if you are interested and want more information about assisting this worthy cause. Please IM me at https://www.facebook.com/mitchell.green2 and I will connect you with Tom Logan. Thank you and Semper Fi. Mitch Green, SgtMaj (Ret)
