Meet Our Donors

Lt Col Dave Jonas

Dave Jonas enrolled in the PLC program, intending to fulfill his initial obligated commitment. But serving under Col Wally Campbell altered his thinking in a big way. Wally understood what it meant to look out for his Marines. Says Dave, "He shaped my leadership style and paved the way for me to serve 20 years. I had opportunities only the Corps could have made possible — commanding two units including Headquarters Company, 5th Marines and deploying on two WESTPACs as the 13th MAU (MEU) SJA." Dave has the distinction of being the first judge advocate in the history of the Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine Corps to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Says Dave, "The Museum has attained the status of hallowed ground, and it is a magnificent place that teaches visitors about the history of our Corps. The MCHF is very meaningful to me, and its support of the Museum is vital. I'm proud of our Corps and of being a Marine. I hope to inspire other Marines to make a legacy gift to the MCHF."