The Corporal Joseph A. Tomci Memorial Foundation

03/10/2026

📅 Save the Date! ⛳

Our Annual Golf Outing will be held on August 1st, 2026 at Roses Run Country Club.

This year’s outing will take place two weeks later than usual—and we did that for a reason with this year marks 20 years since we lost Joe on August 2nd, 2006.

Big things are coming for this year’s event, and we can’t wait to share more details soon!

Mark your calendars now… you won’t want to miss it. 🏌️‍♂️

11/13/2025

Now that's a shout to Joe on the Marine's 250th birthday celebration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYP4dQd-bP8

Thank you to Jocko Willink for this

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08/02/2025

Cpl Joseph A. Tomci – June 24, 1985 – August 2, 2006

21, of Stow, Ohio; assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Lima Company, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.; killed Aug. 2 while conducting combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq. Tomci enlisted in the Marine Corps right after his 2003 graduation from Stow High School and he loved what he was doing. He felt that they were really doing something worthwhile. He was killed in Iraq at age 21 in a roadside bombing. In 2006, Joseph's family and friends established The Cpl. Joseph A. Tomci Memorial Foundation, which aspires to continue his legacy of selfless service. The foundation ministers to the needs of servicemen and women, as well as the members of our community who exemplify the impeccable character, selflessness, and humanitarianism that Joe embodied. http://www.tomcifoundation.org/

Burial Site:
Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
Rittman, Ohio, USA
Plot: Sec 20 Site 519

08/02/2025

https://youtu.be/-ukvPSeATow?si=ImwpgBUTKTIl6GY7

This is a video of my best friend who was recently killed in Iraq, however he was the man. RIP Joe, enjoy his humor.

06/24/2025

Today marks what would have been Joe's 40th birthday. This picture is one of my favorites because it shows Joe's smile and the energy he would bring to a room. If he was around, there was always a new story to be told or made.

It's hard not to think about the path Joe would have taken if he was here today. As we get older and most of us are raising children, it's crazy to think that this kid at all of 18 years old was saying that we will be telling our kids about him.

So as a challenge to remember Joe on this day, we ask that you tell one of your Joe Tomci stories to your family or post on this thread.

We will be gathering on July 19th at Roses Run for our 16th golf outing. Most of our regulars should have received email invitations, but you can email us if you'd like to play as limited spots remain at [email protected]. If you're not golfing, open invite to come up and have some drinks on the patio after 5pm.

Happy birthday Joe! We miss you.

08/02/2023

Today is August 2nd, a day we refer to as "Joe Tom Day" because today is the day Joe made the ultimate sacrifice 17 years ago. What better way to honor Cpl Tomci than to sign up for our 2nd annual Fox Den Golf Outing in September

Established in 2006 by Joseph’s family and friends, the Cpl. Joseph A. Tomci Memorial Foundation aspires to continue his legacy of selfless service.

07/10/2023

We are excited to announce that our 14th annual Joseph A. Tomci Memorial Golf Outing is SOLD OUT! But we are even more excited to let everyone know that we are holding another golf outing in the fall at Fox Den in Stow, OH on Saturday September 9th, 2023. To see sign up, follow the link below:

Established in 2006 by Joseph’s family and friends, the Cpl. Joseph A. Tomci Memorial Foundation aspires to continue his legacy of selfless service.

09/14/2022

We're having a pop up, bare bones golf outing this Saturday 9/17. Includes food at the turn and lunch after at Fox Den. Check out our site for details:

Established in 2006 by Joseph’s family and friends, the Cpl. Joseph A. Tomci Memorial Foundation aspires to continue his legacy of selfless service.

08/02/2022

16 years ago, but still feels like yesterday. Joe touched a lot of lives in a short amount of time. Take some time today to think of him and how he impacted your life. We all miss him.

Cpl Joseph A. Tomci – June 24, 1985 – August 2, 2006

21, of Stow, Ohio; assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Lima Company, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.; killed Aug. 2 while conducting combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq. Tomci enlisted in the Marine Corps right after his 2003 graduation from Stow High School and he loved what he was doing. He felt that they were really doing something worthwhile. He was killed in Iraq at age 21 in a roadside bombing. In 2006, Joseph's family and friends established The Cpl. Joseph A. Tomci Memorial Foundation, which aspires to continue his legacy of selfless service. The foundation ministers to the needs of servicemen and women, as well as the members of our community who exemplify the impeccable character, selflessness, and humanitarianism that Joe embodied. http://www.tomcifoundation.org/

Burial Site:
Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
Rittman, Ohio, USA
Plot: Sec 20 Site 519

07/25/2022

Another new game this year, Ice Ice Baby 🍻

07/25/2022

Our national anthem sang by Laura Rasor, who did great!

07/25/2022

Before the outing footage