SSGT Charles I. Cartwright, USMC Memorial Scholarship Fund

Founded by SSGT Cartwright’s parents Howard and Carol Ann Cartwright for scholarships to graduating seniors or alumni of Walkersville High School.

A 2001 graduate of Walkersville High School, SSGT Charles I. Cartwright joined the Marine Corps and finished his training in January 2002. He was serving his fifth tour of duty as a member of Marine Special Operations Company A in Afghanistan. His previous tours included three in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. He received numerous decorations, including two Purple Hearts, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, two Combat Action Ribbons, Navy Presidential Unit Citation, two Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and many more. He enjoyed triathlon competition, wrestling, surfing, and walking on the beach with his wife and dog. Sadly, he died in the Farah Province of Afghanistan in November 2009.

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Memorial Day: Local Families Honor Fallen Heroes Through Giving

One week from today is Memorial Day, a national holiday to honor those who have died while serving in the U.S. military. Sadly, Frederick County has felt the loss of too many service members who did not return from the front lines. Some of those families have turned to the Community Foundation to help them honor their fallen family member.

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