Media Release
May 23, 2016 10:30 a.m.
‘Honoring All Who Have
Served, Fallen and Have Passed On from All Wars, Conflicts & Eras’
You are cordially invited to attend the 2016 Memorial Day Service being hosted this
year by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1088: 2016 Memorial
Day Ceremony Monday,
May 30th – 11 A.M.At the
Soldier’s Memorial, Front & Centre StreetsIn historic
downtown Fernandina Beach To
All Veterans, Military, Families, Friends & the Community – Representation by
our community’s Military Organizations- Presentation of the Colors and
Branch Service Flags- Recognition of All Service
Branches- Recitation of the Fallen from
Nassau County- Outstanding Guest Speaker –
Laying of Memorial Wreaths, Volley Fire, Echo Taps –
‘Audience Seating’ provided or bring your lawn chairs- Wearing of service uniforms
is
encouraged
It’s not just about parades, flag waving, and “thank you for your service”. It’s more, much more. Hope folks will read this fine essay.
http://www.brookings.edu/research/essays/2016/the-citizen-soldier
Long essay well worth the time and comprehension.