Erik Kristensen EYE STREET KLASSIC GOLF = Gonzaga HS SCHOLARSHIPS (Part 2 of 2)

LCMD Erik S. Kristensen EYE STREET KLASSIC GOLF = Gonzaga HS SCHOLARSHIPS (Part 2 of 2)

Each year friends and family gather to celebrate the life and accomplishments of a very special man - LCMD Erik Samsel Kristensen.  Erik graduated from Gonzaga College High School in Washington, DC, the Naval Academy in 1995 and went on to follow his father's footsteps as a career officer in the Navy until he was lost during Operation REDWING in June 2005.

"The 4th Annual Erik Kristensen EYE STREET KLASSIC will be held on May 6, 2011.  We will return to The Courses at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. DIRECTIONS? 

"We will also have two courses at our disposal, giving us the ability to sign up as many as 288 golfers who want to help Erik and The Klassic assist needy military families at Gonzaga College High School. At 2:00 p.m. on May 6, golfers will be sent out via shotgun start. Both courses will have “hole-in-one” prizes as well as “closest to the pin” and “longest drive” contests. Beverages carts will patrol the grounds to ensure thirsty golfers are satiated.

"Once golfers finish, the day is by no means over. We will have more refreshments to accompany dinner at the club facilities. During dinner, we will give awards to the top three scoring foursomes. A 50/50 raffle will be available, as will items at our silent auction.

"Cost per golfer is $150.  The first three years of the Klassic were a huge success, and we look to build on that as we continue our tradition of honoring Erik.  Please register now to join us on May 6, 2011."

Information about OPERATION REDWING:

LCMD Kristensen, as Commander of the rescue team aboard a MH-47 Chinook helicopter, dispatched to rescue SEAL Team 10.  The helicopter-borne quick reaction force responded to the SEALs' call for help but was shot down, killing all 16 SEALs and SOAR "Night Stalkers" aboard.

Former Hospital Corpsman (SEAL) 1st Class Marcus Luttrell, who was also part of the ground element, was critically wounded during the attack and the only member of his team to survive the battle. Luttrell evaded capture and was later discovered and protected by a tribe of local Pashtun villagers until his rescue by U.S. forces four days later. Aboard the helicopter were: Chief Fire Controlman (SEAL) Jacques Fontan; Staff Sgt. Shamus O. Goare; Army Chief Warrant Officer Corey J. Goodnature; Senior Chief Information Systems Technician (SEAL) Daniel R. Healy; Army Sgt. Kip A. Jacoby; Lt. Cmdr. (SEAL) Erik S. Kristensen; Electronics Technician 1st Class (SEAL) Jeffery A. Lucas; Lt. (SEAL) Michael M. McGreevy; Machinist's Mate 2nd Class (SEAL) E. Shane Patton; Army Master Sgt. James W. Ponder III; Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael L. Russell; Army Chief Warrant Officer Chris J. Scherkenback; Quartermaster 2nd Class (SEAL) James E. Suh; Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (SEAL) Jeffrey S. Taylor.

(See Part 1 of 2 at link: http://activerain.com/blogsview/2254605/lcmd-erik-s-kristensen-eye-street-klassic-golf-gonzaga-hs-scholarships-part-1-of-2- )

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