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Marc J Small Memorial Soccer Tournament

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.


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.

To honor Marc’s memory Methacton United Soccer Club 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.

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