Public Urged to Welcome Marines to Easley

Easley will be welcoming some very special visitors Monday afternoon.

Keowee Key is once again hosting members of the Marine Corps Special Operations Command from Camp Lejejune, NC and members of the Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment from Greenville.

Easley City Administrator Fox Simons said the Marines are expected to arrive at the J.B. Red Owens Recreation Complex around 1pm Monday afternoon.

A motorcycle escort will be awaiting to lead the Marine motorcade through Liberty, Norris, Central, Clemson and Seneca on their way to Keowee Key.

At 2:30pm, the motorcade will leave Rock Springs Baptist Church and lead the Marines through Easley along Highway 123 

This is a great way to thank the Marines for their service, and the public is encouraged to gather along the motorcade's route and to wave flags and cheer as the Marines pass by.

The men and women will enjoy three days of rest and relaxation, including water-skiing, jet-skiing, kayaking on both Lake Keowee and down the Little River, swimming, boating, fishing, archery, golf, tennis, hiking, a Veterans Appreication event in Seneca, a home cooked breakfast put on by the town of Salem and a tour of Death Valley and Clemson University football facilities.

The Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital in Greenville partners with Keowee Key and provides therapists, equipment and other support to ensure the safety of the Marines.