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Capt. Gordon Evans USMC

In 1965, five days after his 18th birthday, Gordon Evans enlisted in the Marine Corps and had his sights on becoming a pilot. He enrolled in the PLC program at Cornell, attended TBS (Alpha Co. 1-69) and earned his Navy wings. After flying combat missions in Vietnam he volunteered to stay in country with the 1st ANGLICO, where he and his radio team provided air support for the ROK Marines. Gordon intended to go on Active Reserves, but his year-round job as a farmer didn't afford him time off for training. Although a disappointment, Gordon never lost his affinity for the Corps.

"The life lessons acquired in the Corps have applicability to any discipline you choose to follow in your life—you learned how to deal with people and take care of them regardless of the situation," says Gordon. He added, "As a firm believer in education my legacy gift will provide support to an organization that educates visitors about the Marines' significant role in our nation's history—and that's very important to me."