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MCITTA MEMORIAL
 

	CENOTAPH WWII Vietnam Beirut Iraq
On the obelisk a gilded EGA superimposed on a laurel wreath. Icons of the CITT, ITT, and ITP/ITU with the USMC Core Values. On the black marble the inscription: "Dedicated to the Honor and Service of Marine Combat Interrogators and Interpreters of Enemy Prisoners of War in Combat Support to the Fleet Marine Forces" followed by the war eras, Vietnam, Lebanon, Gulf War, Iraq. The MCITTA logo with a dedication inscription. On the base is the division patches of the divisions supported by Marine Interrogators.	Roll Of Honor	On the reverse side of the obelisk is a portrait of a kneeling Marine with rifle and pack in memoriam along with the dedication: "We are their witness; for without a witness they shall be forgotten." On the black marble is the list of "Our Fallen Brothers" from Vietnam, Lebanon to the Iraq War with a Gold Star followed by the words of Abraham Lincoln from the Gettysburg Address: "...from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion..."

During the Gathering of the MCITTA in 2008, members visited the National Museum of the Marine Corps at Quantico, Virginia. The museum, which had its grand opening on November 10, 2006, is now the number one tourist attraction in Virginia. Tens of thousands of  Marines and civilians alike pass through these doors dedicated to the honor of Marines throughout history.  In his dedication President George W. Bush said, “These walls remind all who visit here that honor, courage, and commitment are not just words. They are core values for a way of life that puts service above self.  And these walls will keep the history of the Marine Corps alive for generations of Americans to come.”
As  this magnificent facility is dedicated to the honor and service of Marines, MCITTA was struck with an idea for a monument to be located in the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park (See pictures below) in honor of Marine Interrogators and their loyalty to the United States Marine Corps.  This monument would leave a permanent legacy to those who practiced the art of interrogation and honor those lost in combat while serving in the 0250/0251 MOS.

In March 2009 the above design was approved with a few fine adjustments. By April the Museum board approved not only our design but its placement in Semper Fidelis Park.  As seen in the rendition above, the monument is approximately eight (8) feet in height with the obelisk being one (1) foot square and the side panel of jet-black granite making it approximately five (5) feet wide.

Updated: 03/10/10