Backup Documents 11/09/2010 Item # 4BPROCLAMATION
4B
WHEREAS, on August 23, 2010 as a result of a hostile incident while supporting combat operations
near Camp Bastion in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Marine Lance Corporal Robert John
Newton at the age of twenty one, gave his life in the service of his country,' and,
WHEREAS, Helmand Province is situated in the southwest of Afghanistan, is the world's largest
opium - producing region and a Tabban stronghold, much of the fighting is taking place in
this area and this hostile desert environment challenges the tenacity of our fighting
women and men with often fatal consequences, and
WHEREAS, November 10* is a memorable day for Marines as it is their birthday, being 235 years
from that special day in 1775 when they were formed, and so it gives added
significance that this day be chosen as a moment in time to honor Lance Corporal Robert
John Newton for the ultimate sacrifice he gave for our Nation; and,
WHEREAS, today in Collier County and across our State and Country we live out the joys and
tribulations that life offers and yet amidst us are families we should honor who have
daughters, sons, wives and husbands protecting our great Nation by putting themselves
in harm's way and too often, as with the Newton family, experience the grief of loss;
and,
WHEREAS, the Marine's Prayer is:
Almighty Father, whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me aware
of Thy presence and obedient to Thy will. Keep me true to my best self, guarding me
against dishonesty in purpose and deed and helping me to live so that I can face my
fellow Marines, my loved ones, and Thee without shame or fear. Protect my family.
Give me the will to do the work of a Marine and to accept my share of responsibilities
with vigor and enthusiasm. Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily
performance. Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors and to the duties my Country
and the Marine Corps have entrusted to me. Help me to wear my uniform with dignity,
and let it remind me daily of the traditions which I must uphold.
If I am inclined to doubt, steady my faith; if I am tempted, make me strong to resist;
if I should miss the mark, give me courage to try again.
Guide me with the light of truth and grant me wisdom by which I may understand the
answer to my prayer.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida,
that November 10, 2010, the birthday of the Marines be designated as
LANCE CORPORAL ROBERT JOHN NEWTON DAY IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9th Day of November, 2010.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA n
Fred W. Coyle, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST.'
DWI6H BROCK, CLERK