Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone USMC Assembly #4020

Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone USMC Assembly #4020 Founded November 25, 2024

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Knights of Columbus members who wish to live out patriotism together can join “the Fourth Degree.” Members of this degree have the special honor of holding the title “Sir Knight,” participating in color and honor guards and organizing programs that promote Catholic citizenship. They also become part of a Fourth Degree Assembly in their area. There are more than 3,500 Fourth Degree assemblies aroun

d the world. Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone (1916-1945) was awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism in combat at Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, in October 1942. During brutal fighting with heavy casualties on both sides, he killed at least 38 Japanese soldiers. He returned home to a hero's welcome, including a parade featured in "Life" magazine. But he requested to return to combat, stating that he was just "a plain soldier" who belonged with his unit. On February 19, 1945, Basilone was killed in action leading an assault off the beaches of Iwo Jima. He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross, the only enlisted Marine to be honored with both the Navy Cross and the Medal of Honor. Officers of the Assembly:
Faithful Navigator SK Robert F Schnell
Faithful Comptroller SK Victor Chi
Faithful Friar SK Rev Michael F Falce
Faithful Captain SK Anthony Zalak
Faithful Admiral SK William J Kuil
Faithful Purser SK Henry F Zalak
Faithful Pilot SK Matthew K Geisert
Faithful Scribe SK Salvatore J Isabella
Inner Sentinel SK James Funaro
Outer Sentinel SK Robert Walsh
One Year Trustee SK Richard J Mezic
Two Year Trustee SK John Heenan
Three Year Trustee SK Joseph McAteer

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The dicastery's charge is to enhance the apostolate of the lay faithful, the pastoral care of young people and the mission of the family according to God's plan.

Tour of the USS Arlington (LPD-24) during America 250 Celebration
07/05/2026

Tour of the USS Arlington (LPD-24) during America 250 Celebration

The Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone USMC Assembly #4020 stood guard over the 1st Class Relics of Saint Padre Pio and a p...
06/28/2026

The Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone USMC Assembly #4020 stood guard over the 1st Class Relics of Saint Padre Pio and a piece of Veil of Blessed Mother Mary during Veneration and Mass 🙏

Our Assembly’s Color Corps served at Fr Peter Purpura’s farewell Mass as Pastor of Our Lady of Hope. He is moving on to...
06/21/2026

Our Assembly’s Color Corps served at Fr Peter Purpura’s farewell Mass as Pastor of Our Lady of Hope. He is moving on to the the Chancellor of the Brooklyn Dioceses
Best wishes to Fr Peter 🙏

Congratulations to the newly elected officers of our assembly for the 2026-27 Fraternal year. 🇺🇸👏Faithful Friar: Father ...
06/16/2026

Congratulations to the newly elected officers of our assembly for the 2026-27 Fraternal year. 🇺🇸👏

Faithful Friar: Father Michael Falce
Faithful Navigator: Robert Schnell
Captain: Anthony Zalak
Pilot: Michael Hennessy
Scribe: Sal Isabella
Purser: Henry Zalak Jr.
Comptroller: Matthew Geisert
Inner Sentinel: James Funaro
Outer Sentinel: Ira Nagel
Admiral: Bill Kuil
First Year Trustee: John Heenan
Second Year Trustee: Joe Mcateer
Third Year Trustee: Frank Kotnick

Thank you to Oceanside council for hosting us and Nassau Assembly for putting together a great afternoon of patriotism a...
06/15/2026

Thank you to Oceanside council for hosting us and Nassau Assembly for putting together a great afternoon of patriotism as we celebrate America 250 and Flag Day where all the fourth degree assemblies of the first New York district came together. God Bless America 👏🇺🇸

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