News Scrapbook 1969-1971

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THE SOUTHERN CROSS, THURSDAY, JULY 3, 1969

Marines Honor Bishop A parade and review was held last Friday at the huge field of the Marine

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Corps Recruit Depot as a farewell tribute to Most Rev. Francis J. Furey who will be installed Archbish- op of San Antonio on Au- gust 6. During the cere- mony, the Archbishop was . L~*• named an honorary mem- ber of the U.S. Marine Corps. In top right pho-

to, Archbishop Furey ac- cepts from Maj. Gen. Low ell English, commanding general of MCRD, the -plaque designating him an honorary Marine. At left, the Archbishop con- gratulates six heroes who received combat awards.

Tribute Highlights Photos show highlights at the parade and review held last Friday at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot to honor Most Rev. Francis J. Furey who has been pro- moted to Archbishop of San Antonio, Texas. In left middle photo, Archbishop Furey stands with Maj. Gen. Lowell English, depot commander, as some 2,200 Marines march past in review. Left bottom, the Arch- bishop is congratulated by Gen. English after accept- ing plaque naming him an honorary Marine. Second photo from top at right shows the Marine Band march- ing in review. Middle photo, Archbishop Furey and Gen. English wait for Sgt. Major R. F. Snyder, com- manding officer of troops at the review, as he enters jeep to inspect his command. At bottom, the Archbish- op shows his plaque to a Navy officer in the reviewing stand as Auxiliary Bishop John R. Quinn looks on. Said Archbishop Furey of the plaque, "I can't imagine anything that I will prize more, but I think his honor not only is for me but for religion in general. My heart- felt thanks for this great honor." The plaque was signed by Gen. English and reads" ... in appreciation for services rendered." During his six years in San Diego, Archbishop Furey has served as Military Vicar for Catholics in the armed forces who come from the West Coast. He recently returned from a three:week, 25,000-mile tour ofAir Force bases in the Far East.