April 4, 2011 ... United States Marine Corps 1st Lieutenant Michael J. Gagnon is seen here proudly displaying the flag of his home state of Massachusetts, a gift from Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, while stationed in Afghanistan serving our country. 

Oxford native and USMC 1st Lt. Michael J. Gagnon seen here proudly displaying his Massachusetts flag while stationed in Afghanistan recently.

The Oxford native is currently part of a logistical operations team mentoring and advising the Afghan Border Police. The Team, Border Mentor Team 2, is composed of both Marines and Sailors. 1st Lt. Gagnon expects to return home sometime before summer with a fall return to Afghanistan planned, with his brothers of the Marine Wing Support Squadron 371.

United States Marine Corps 1st Lt. Michael J. Gagnon of Oxford, is pictured here with his Team Leader, Major Richard J. Mendelow at their base camp in Afghanistan.

When Sen. Moore learned of 1st Lt. Gagnon's deployment and his efforts in the Middle East, the veteran legislator was compelled to send the Marine a token of the Commonwealth's appreciation.  According to Sen. Moore, it is important that those who remain at home do not forget the sacrifices he and all men and women in the armed forces make for us, our children and our country. This official flag of the Commonwealth, though small in size, was paid for personally by Sen. Moore, and will serve as a reminder to 1st Lt. Gagnon and his unit that there are many of us back home who are indebted to their service and wish them a safe and timely return.  

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