Donations Sought For Corporal Orlando Scholarship Fund In Hingham

HINGHAM, MA — The Hingham Department of Veterans’ Services is looking for donations to The Corporal Christopher J. Orlando USMC Memorial Scholar Fund in memory of the 2010 Hingham High graduate killed in a military helicopter crash. The fund was started three years ago after Orlando was killed, along with 11 others, in a mid-air helicopter crash in the Hawaiian Islands.

"At this time of year we are reminded of the bravery of all of our men and young women who Stand-In-Watch guarding the gates of freedom," the Veterans' Services Department said. "So to honor this son of Hingham, a memorial scholarship was established."

The $2,500 scholarship is awarded annually to the Hingham High who plans to pursue a career in the military, police, fire or vocational skills. The Hingham Treasurer's Office maintains the scholarship fund. Since there is no overhead involved in the administration of the fund, all 100 percent of tax-deductible donations go toward the scholarship fund.

"Thank you in advance for any support you or your business can provide in helping keep this funding threshold alive," the Veterans’ Services Department, "thereby helping to honor Corporal Orlando and his service, so that his memory will endure for many years to come."

Donations can be made to the Hingham Department of Veterans' Services, 210 Central Street, Hingham, Mass. or by calling 781-741-1440.