After losing their spouses,
Neil and June met and
later married in 1994.
June was already herself a
dedicated philanthropist,
and Neil inspired her with his
dedication and commitment
to serving the country’s
military service men and
women. When Neil and June
learned about significant
expansion needs for the USO
at the Airport, they were
there for USO San Diego. At
93 years old, Neil still visits
the USO Airport Center when
he can.
Bobby Woods, Sergeant
Major, Marine Corps (ret.),
Director of USO Neil Ash
Airport Center, shared with
Giving Back Magazine,
“When Neil speaks to groups
of service members, he
kneels and thanks them. It
is this single, sincere, act—
something I have never
seen before—that humbles
me and every service
member present, every
time; Neil and June will
always have a very special
place in our hearts.”
“My son calls me every time he arrives
at the USO in San Diego. There are no
words that can explain my relief when
I hear his voice. I know he is safe and
the USO will be kind to him and give
him food. Thank you from the bottom
of my heart.” ~ A letter from a mom of
a Seaman stationed in San Diego
www.usosandiego.org
June and Neil Ash
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