4 newportbeachindy . com FEBRUARY 16 , 2024

Hundreds of Marines at American Legion Post 291 / photo by Lawrene Sherwin

By NB Indy Staff

Crisp Imaging CEO Gary Crisp and his son Carter – the company ’ s VP of Marketing – threw their thirteenth spectacular Super Bowl party for 500 members of the military and other guests at American Legion Hall Post 291 in Newport Beach .

In addition to 300 active-duty Marines bused in from Camp Pendleton , the Crisps hosted dozens of veterans of battles dating to WWII . The highenergy day of activities and treats focused on personal connections and appreciation .

“ We do this to express our gratitude to members of our military forces for all they have done to make our country what it is ,” said CEO Gary Crisp . “ It gives us such joy to greet the young Marines as they get off the buses and to see them laughing , singing , dancing , eating , playing games , and enjoying the day together . I especially love seeing the older veterans sharing their stories and tips with the young recruits . It ’ s an honor to bring them all together in a day meant to be pure fun for them .”

As they watched the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco Forty- Niners on seven jumbo flat-screen TVs , guests were treated to prime rib , pizza , hamburgers , hot dogs , and drinks . They had the chance to arm-wrestle , smoke cigars , play video games , ping pong , cornhole , and Las Vegas-style games of chance .

They were invited to meet professional athletes , cruise the harbor on yachts and electric boats , or take a limousine to the Wedge in Newport .

Carter and Gary Crisp with the USC cheerleaders / photo by Lawrene Sherwin

Marines were pampered with therapeutic massages , chiropractic adjustments , and haircuts .

Entertainment was nonstop : the USC Marching Band , dancing Spirit Leaders from USC , bands that played surf music , blues , and jazz , rappers Kurupt and Obie Trice , deejay Salam Wreck , a raucous lucha libre Mexicanstyle wrestling show , and a magician .

As guests departed with thousands of dollars ’ worth of cash and raffle prizes , Polynesian fire dancers performed , twirling flaming batons .

The event benefited the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group , whose mission is to provide support and outreach to the 5th MAR Marines and Sailors deployed from and stationed at Camp Pendleton and to their families .

Crisp Imaging , Inc . is the West Coast ’ s premier independent digital printer for construction , real estate , facilities management , education , healthcare , corporate , and other industries . Established in 2001 , Crisp Imaging has 25 locations to support clients from Seattle to San Diego , offering reprographics , marketing materials , display graphics , PPE , scanning , archiving , document management , and on-site services . Visit Crispimg . com .

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