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On Monday, the BR Cardinal Girls played in the Capt Sally Invite at American Dunes and honored the service of Gregory George Hill Aka..."Poppy" to Emily Waltz May 18, 1947 - Graduated from Rogers High School is Sylvania, Ohio in June of 1965. Enlisted in the United States Marines following graduation. Sent to MCRD (Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California for boot camp. Went to 29 Palms base before leaving for Vietnam. Spent Christmas in! After serving 13 months in Vietnam, returned to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC. Received an Honorable Discharge as Corporal in September, 1968. Worked as a lineman for Ohio Bell/Ameritech for 30 years from training received in the Marine Corps. Retired to The Villages, FL with his wife, Patti, in 2010.