[l-r]Chris Tierheimer, George Ray (Cpl Lacanne's host for his visit to Cerritos), Mickey Christiason, Cpl James Lacanne, Mayor Joseph Cho, Bob Hewlett, Councilwoman Carol Chen, and Dorothy Owen. If any Cerritos resident, family, or organization is interested in hosting a Meritorious Marine, please contact Dorothy Owen at 562-926-1092. There is no cost to do so as all lodging, meals, and entertainment are provided by Cerritos Businesses: Sheraton Hotel, TGI Fridays, Macaroni Grill, TJs Restaurant, and the Cerritos Performing Arts Center.
Corporal James J. Lacanne currently serves as a Combat Engineer for Mobility Assault Company, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division. Corporal Lacanne returned from a deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in November 2009. Cpl Lacanne received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal July 1st 2010 for heroic achievement. His award read as follows: for heroic achievement in the performance Corporal Lacanne leadership ability as a Non-Commissioned Officer is that of a professional and his moral character, integrity, and dedication to duty is what inspires others to do their best. Marines like Corporal Lacanne are the keepers of Marine Corps tradition.
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