Kelly Post Lacrosse

This Memorial Day, we remember the hero behind our name: Ensign C. Markland Kelly, Jr.

Before he became a Navy pilot, Mark Kelly was a standout Baltimore lacrosse player at Gilman, McDonogh, and the University of Maryland. In 1940, with war looming, he left college to serve his country. On June 4, 1942, during the Battle of Midway, Ensign Kelly took off from the USS Hornet in his F4F Wildcat and never returned. He was one of 307 Americans lost in that pivotal battle.

Kelly Post Lacrosse proudly carries his name as a reminder that the values we teach through this game: courage, selflessness, leadership, teamwork, and service, matter far beyond the field.

Today, we honor Ensign C. Markland Kelly, Jr. and all the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their legacy lives on.
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