The 2014 Marc J. Small Scholarships were awarded last night at Methacton High Schools Awards night. This years winners are Emily Demarco and Taylor Lesage The scholarship includes a $2,500 award to be used for their continued education. They received a plaque and their names are displayed on a perpetual plaque at the school.
Emily and Taylor were selected based on their applications, recommendations from their coaches and a personal reference. Marc’s family and the club felt that Emily and Taylor best demonstrated the traits of strength, bravery and character. These qualities were the foundations of Marc’s persona and part of the reason we honor him today.
Marc J. Small was a Lower Providence resident. He played soccer throughout his youth for Methacton United Soccer Club and Methacton High School. Marc was a special Forces Medic serving in the United States Army in Afghanistan.
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As evidence of his intelligence, commitment, and courage, Marc rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant, led his class in medical training and earned the elite “Green Beret”. Marc became a medic to care for his Army team as well as some of the poorest, most oppressed people on earth. Marc had only been in Afghanistan three weeks, but during that time he treated 40 patients a day, and built a relationship with the local people and children.
On February 12, 2009 Marc was killed in action in service to a grateful nation. While his loss is very difficult for everyone who knew him; they know his heroism and sacrifice, like so many others, was in defense of freedom and liberty.
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To honor Marc’s memory Methacton United Soccer Club are sponsors the Marc J. Small Memorial Tournament. This is an annual small sided soccer tournament focused on elements which were an important part of Marc’s personality and life; strength, bravery and character. All proceeds from the tournament will fund two Marc J. Small Scholarships. These scholarships will be awarded annually to a male and a female senior from the Methacton High School soccer teams. The scholarships will be awarded to players who played for Methacton United Soccer Club. To date we have awarded $25,000 in scholarships.
The 6th Annual Marc J. Small Memorial Soccer Tournament is Saturday June 7th. This is a 3v3 Tournament for ages 7 to adult. Please see our website www.methactonunited.com if you are interested in playing or supporting.
Congratulations to Emily and Taylor! We hope this award will inspire all Methacton soccer players continue to develop strength, bravery and character in the years ahead.
