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RONNIE
Ronnie served in the Marines for 16 years with four active service tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Fighting on the front lines, he laid his life on the line while disabling explosive devices in active
war zones. Ronnie lost close friends, witnessed tragedies, and struggled to stay close with his loved ones while fighting for our country’s freedom.
When Ronnie retired from the military, he returned home to Dover to build a better life with his family. His time abroad was not easy; his relationship with his wife had become strained and the country he had defended had changed over the 16 years he spent overseas.
Ronnie and his wife joined the Y to get their daughters involved in swim team, and they discovered a place where the whole family could connect and learn to lead healthier lives.
As a recipient of financial assistance, a part of the Y’s commitment to our armed forces, Ronnie and his family now use the Y regularly.
“ The YMCA helped bring me and my family closer together - ”it saved my family.
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