Montford Point Marines gather together for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to deceased Montford Point Marines Charles E. Allen and Lawrence Gabriel, July 16, 2014. Family members accepted the medals on behalf of the Marines, during the National Montford Point Marine Association’s 49th Annual National Convention. Montford Point Marines as well as active duty and Reserve Marines will attend different seminars during the conference to help educate and redirect the efforts of the association.