COMMANDO 999 COMPLETES THEIR MARATHON SPEED MARCH!

Commando 999 is dedicated organisation of former Royal Marines who having left the corps now serve in the emergency services (police, ambulance service, fire service etc). Their mission is to raise funds for the Royal Marines Association (RMA) and the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund (RMCTF) who look after the entire Corps family from cradle to grave.

Inevitably much is used in support of the many bereaved families and over 150 physically wounded Royal Marines and to raise as much money as possible to provide ongoing support.

On Saturday 12th November, 2011, Commando 999 held its annual speed march through the streets of central London and raised a total of £65,000 for injured Royal Marines! The event took the form of either a half or full marathon distance run, facilitated by the RM PTI’s from Commando Training Centre.

The event started in The Mall and finished at the Royal Marines national Graspan memorial, where they were joined by the RM Band, Corps of Drums to perform a short wreath-laying ceremony.

Those participating included former PTIs Don Pearson and Jim Hunt (Devon & Cornwall Police) as well as many serving PTIs, Including Major Paul Curry AIPTRM and Lt. Col. Steve Crouden, current CO of the London RMR.

It was also an opportunity for the new PT Branch standard to be displayed in public by John Farlie.

The photos taken during the event include a visit to No 10 Downing Street afterwards with the Prime Minister, The Home Secretary, The Rt. Hon. Theresa May MP and The First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope GCB OBE ADC.

You may notice the Lympstone PTI's trying to get into the photo to enjoy their moment of fame!

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