November 2015
Veterans Day Ceremony at God’s Acre
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 1. 10:55 A.M. Call to Assembly 2. 10:56 A.M. Presentation of the Colors 3. 10:57 A.M. Salute To Flag and Pledge of Allegiance, Commander Peter Langenus 4. 10:58 A.M. Call on Chaplain for Opening Prayer 5. 10:59 A.M. A MOMENT OF SILENCE – PRAYER FOR VETERANS 6. 11:00 A.M. Tolling of Bells 7. The V F W Places Their Wreath 8. D.A.R. presentation, Ms. Diane Wells 9. First Selectman Robert Mallozzi, III, remarks 10. Main Speaker…
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Veterans Day Ceremony at God’s Acre
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, New Canaan’s VFW Post 653 will lead the annual Veteran’s Day ceremony to honor and commemorate the service of military veterans at the Wayside Cross and the bottom of God’s Acre. Veteran’s Day is distinct from Memorial Day in May which honors those who died while serving in the military. The date and time of the commemoration of Veteran’s Day link back to Armistice Day, which marked the…
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