Just wanted to invite and remind everyone of a wonderful event that is coming to New York. Specifically in Long Island at the Northport Veterans Hospital. It is a replica of the Washington DC Dignity Vietnam Memorial Wall. This is sure to be interesting to see as it is a wonderful piece of art with much significance. With that mentioned, just wanted to keep you updated with the schedule for this event. Enjoy and hope to see you there on Saturday.
Cheers, Nency
Oct. 28
Morning: Flag-raising ceremony
6 p.m.: Official opening ceremony featuring the Northport Pipe and Drum Band, Huntington Men’s Chorus, Reverend Monsignor Charles Fink (Vietnam Veteran), Michele McNaughton (Gold Star Mothers), Northport High School Tour Choir, keynote speaker Major General Anthony R. Kropp, and several dignitaries including staff of Northport VAMC and Dignity Memorial.
8 p.m.: Candlelight vigil and flag-lowering ceremony
Oct. 29
Morning: Presentation of colors and flag raising ceremony hosted by East Northport Boy Scout Troop 52. The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Arlene Adams-Cataldo (Vietnam Veteran)and the National Anthem will be sung by Kathleen Ryan with an invocation by Chaplain Rabbi Paul Swerdlow. Keynote address will be given by John J. Toomey.
Noon: Blessing of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Garden Stone. Reverend Monsignor Charles Fink, the author of “Bury Me with Soldiers,” will unveil the stone now displaying his beautiful moving poem written many years ago.
Noon: Blessing of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Garden Stone. Reverend Monsignor Charles Fink, the author of “Bury Me with Soldiers,” will unveil the stone now displaying his beautiful moving poem written many years ago.
1 p.m.: Reading of the names of Nassau and Suffolk patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapters 11 and 82.
5 p.m.: Dance tribute performed by Anita’s Studio of Dance and Theater Arts.
6 p.m.: The US Coast Guard Auxiliary Band will perform, VVA Chapter 82 President Paul Masi will sing the Pledge of Allegiance, Rabbi Paul Swerdlow will give an invocation, and American Gold Star Mother Michele McNaughton will give a POW/MIA remembrance. Welcoming remarks by Charles Spencer, Dignity Memorial, Richard Kitson, President VVA Chapter 11, Philip Moschitta, Director Northport VAMC, Town of Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone, and Keynote Address by the Honorable Timothy Bishop, US House of Representatives.
Oct. 30
10 a.m.: Ecumenical prayer service led by Chaplain Rabbi Paul Swerdlow with local Long Island clergy. The National Anthem will be performed by the Northport High School Tour Choir and Benediction by Reverend John Malone.
3 p.m.: Closing ceremonies. Another dance performance by Anita’s School of Dance and "Women of the Wall" will be read by Joan Furey, a Vietnam Veteran. Keynote Speaker will be the Honorable Steve Israel, U.S. House of Representatives. In keeping with tradition, the grand finale will be the Vietnam
Veterans standing at attention during "Big Shot" cover band singer Mike Delgiudice's performance of Billy Joel’s “Miss Saigon.”
5 p.m.: Close10 a.m.: Ecumenical prayer service led by Chaplain Rabbi Paul Swerdlow with local Long Island clergy. The National Anthem will be performed by the Northport High School Tour Choir and Benediction by Reverend John Malone.
3 p.m.: Closing ceremonies. Another dance performance by Anita’s School of Dance and "Women of the Wall" will be read by Joan Furey, a Vietnam Veteran. Keynote Speaker will be the Honorable Steve Israel, U.S. House of Representatives. In keeping with tradition, the grand finale will be the Vietnam
Veterans standing at attention during "Big Shot" cover band singer Mike Delgiudice's performance of Billy Joel’s “Miss Saigon.”
Northport Veterans Medical Center, 79 Middleville Road, Northport, NY 11768
"This October 28, 29, and 30 Northport VAMC, the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 11, and Dignity Memorial will host the Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall, a 3/4-scale replica of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington DC, which bears the names of more than 58,000 Americans who died or are missing in Vietnam. Visitation to the wall will be 24 hours a day for all three days. Information on specific ceremonies will be posted soon. Please come to help remember and honor our fallen patriots and all of America's military service members."
A great experience it will be to participate in events like this, it is in the honor of the ones who are not among us but we do remember them and respect them.
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