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NFL recognizes Veterans Day and honors military with ‘Salute to Service’

Monday, November 7th, 2011

Attention Veteran Owned Business Members:

NFL, USAA launch inaugural ‘Salute to Service Award’

2011 NFL-Tillman Military Scholar announced

The National Football League will continue its long history of honoring veterans and active duty members of the military with its new annual “Salute to Service” campaign that will occur each November.

The “Salute to Service” campaign is designed to unify and elevate the extensive military appreciation work of the NFL and its clubs. Throughout November, teams will designate home games as special military appreciation games. During these games, teams will display “Salute to Service” banners on their sidelines, in addition to hosting ceremonies to honor the service and sacrifice of our nation’s troops.

In addition, the NFL and USAA are launching the inaugural “Salute to Service” Award which will recognize NFL team representatives who demonstrate an exemplary commitment to honoring and supporting the military community. USAA, a leading provider of insurance and other services to members of the U.S. military and their families, is the NFL’s first Official Military Appreciation Sponsor.

The “Salute to Service” campaign aligns with the NFL’s long history of supporting America’s armed services, including a partnership of more than 45 years with the USO that includes overseas visits to troops and trips to military hospitals nationwide.

The NFL also works closely with the Wounded Warrior Project, a non-profit organization that honors and empowers wounded warriors. This past offseason, former NFL players and coaches climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro alongside four wounded warriors as part of the Wounded Warrior Project’s “Believe in Heroes” initiative.

In 2010, the NFL and Pat Tillman Foundation established the NFL-Tillman Military Scholar award to annually honor an individual who exemplifies Pat’s enduring legacy of service. The scholarship is part of the Tillman Military Scholars program established by the Pat Tillman Foundation to support educational opportunities for veterans and active service members and their spouses. The Tillman Military Scholars program covers direct study-related expenses such as tuition and books, as well as other basic needs such as housing and childcare.

Navy Petty Officer Third Class D’ONIOR FELTON of Clarksdale, Miss., has been selected as the 2011 NFL-Tillman Military Scholar. She will be recognized in December at a Washington Redskins game. Felton, who is currently a medical student at George Washington University, earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Maryland while serving on active duty.

USAA will work with several teams during Veterans Day weekend to honor the men and women who have served and are serving in the U.S. military. Kicking off at the Chargers-Raiders game in San Diego on November 10 and closing with Monday Night Football in Green Bay on November 14, NFL fans at these games will participate in an in-stadium card stunt to thank our nation’s military for their service. All fans will be able to visit www.usaa.com/nfl to download photos to share with and thank veterans and military members.

Additional “Salute to Service” moments will include recognition of all military personnel in attendance and on-field ceremonies honoring service men and women.

The NFL continues to offer its Game Pass HD service free of charge at USO Centers for military members stationed in Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, Germany, Italy, Korea and Japan. At the USO facility in each of these locations, service members can watch every NFL game live and online in its entirety. Game Pass HD service also is offered free of charge at US Embassies.

The NFL’s work with the military extends to the area of health and safety. Members of the NFL Head, Neck and Spine Committee are collaborating with Department of Defense physicians on medical research and helmet technologies aimed at protecting both athletes and service members from head injury.

In addition, during their Military Appreciation games, the Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers will collaborate with LucasFilm to honor the 70th anniversary of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, a select and heroic group of African-American fighter pilots during World War II. The Tuskegee Airmen are the subject of an upcoming LucasFilm’s production, “Red Tails.”

Fans can find out more about the NFL’s commitment to the military and veterans by visiting the www.nfl.com/salute.

Teams will honor veterans and the armed services with the following pregame and in-stadium initiatives:

Arizona Cardinals — As part of their Veterans Day recognition on November 6, the Cardinals will host 140 military volunteers, representing all service branches, and unfurl a field-sized America flag for the National Anthem, which will be performed by Navy Petty Officer Steve Powell. In addition, the Colors will be presented by the Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard. At halftime, the 36^th Army Band from Fort Huachuca will perform a patriotic medley while Cardinals Cheerleaders and military personnel pay tribute to veterans.

Atlanta Falcons — The Falcons will honor the military at their November 13 game. The National Anthem will be performed by an active duty National Guardsman as 85 other Guardsmen hold a large American flag. Members of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America will deploy the Falcons Flag during player introductions. A joint Color Guard will be on hand. The halftime show will pay tribute to World War II veterans.

Baltimore Ravens — The Ravens hosted their military appreciation game on October 30. The game included a flyover by the MD National Guard (A-10s), a serviceman presenting a flag to the team that was flown over his base in Afghanistan, and a live feed to MD National Guard troops in Afghanistan before kickoff. The Ravens invited the family members of those service members to watch the test taping on October 28 The team also had 40 members of the Maryland National Guard on-field for pregame ceremonies. On November 8, several Ravens players will visit the Loch Raven Veteran Affairs Community Living and Rehabilitation Center in Baltimore to host a karaoke party for local veterans.

Buffalo Bills – The Bills will honor former members of the military as well as current members from all five branches on November 6. They will unfurl a large American flag on the field. During pregame activities, the National Guard will conduct an enlistment ceremony. “God Bless America” will be sung by CAITLYN KOCH of “The X-Factor” and there will be a flyover after the National Anthem.

Carolina Panthers — On October 30, the Panthers hosted an Oath of Enlistment ceremony with a live hook-up to troops in Afghanistan. It will be led by General DAVID M. RODRIGUEZ, commander of U.S. Army Forces Command. The team also hosted Pro vs. GI Joe Purpose Driven Rehab trailer with four Wounded Warriors. On November 13, the Anthem and halftime show will be performed by the U.S. Army’s 82^nd Airborne Chorus while a large American flag is unfurled. Operation Gameday program will recognize service members who will lead the team out of the tunnel and also take part in the coin toss. There will be a Color Guard and flyover at both games. The Panthers will also donate hundreds of tickets to the military for both games.

Chicago Bears — The Bears will honor the military on November 13. Military personnel will lead the team out of the tunnel, and a member of the Armed Forces will serve as the Honorary Captain. A Marine will sing the National Anthem as a large American flag is held by 100 members of the different branches of the military. There will be a flyover at the end of the Anthem, and a reenlistment and Purple Heart ceremony at halftime.

Cincinnati Bengals — The Bengals will hold their military appreciation game on November 13. The Ohio Air National Guard will deliver the team mascot, Who Dey, to the game in a HumVee. Master Sergeant Doug Reed and Sergeant First Class Ty Henery will deliver the coin for the coin toss. National Guard members will hold a large American flag during the National Anthem. A local unit will be honored at halftime.

Cleveland Browns — Browns players will spend time at a local USO headquarters on November 8, visiting with military representatives and families. The team will honor the military at their game on November 13. Pregame activities will include a special presentation of an American Flag shaped like the United States held by 100 Ohio National Guard members. Star flags representing each branch of the Armed Forces will frame the flag as the National Anthem is performed by Army Veteran Specialist Chanel Curry. As the Browns are introduced from the home team tunnel, local Marines will form a gauntlet. During halftime, a special recognition will take place to recognize Ohio National Guard soldiers. The USO will also be on-site to pass out literature.

Dallas Cowboys — The Cowboys will honor military and veterans on November 13. Recognition elements include recording artist Neal McCoy performing with the 77th Army Band; 250 soldiers presenting a field flag; recognition of the 70th Anniversary of the Tuskegee Airmen; a USAA halftime card stunt and pregame tailgate reception; and three active soldiers receiving new homes. Medal of Honor recipient LeRoy Petry will join players on field as the Honorary Captain after the coin is delivered to referees by the U.S. Navy Seals.

Denver Broncos — The Broncos will hold their “Military Salute” on November 17. All military attending the game (with their own tickets) will receive free admission in the Broncos Barn Tailgate Tent. Military members will help hold a large American flag during the National Anthem. Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Salvatore Guinta has been invited to the game for on-field recognition.

Detroit Lions — The Lions will honor the military on November 20. A group of veterans will stand with a Color Guard for the National Anthem. At halftime, approximately 100 individuals will take part in an Air Force swearing-in ceremony on-field. Near the end of the first quarter, all veterans and active military personnel will be asked to stand so they can be recognized for their service. Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America will have a presence in the stadium.

Green Bay Packers — The Packers’ Military Appreciation Game is November 14. The team will have a card stunt during the National Anthem. A Navy flyover is scheduled. At halftime, the Packers will honor each branch of the military by playing their hymns and displaying their flags on the field. Following the fight songs, the Army Band will play “God Bless America,” and a small fireworks display will conclude the ceremony.

Houston Texans — The Texans will hold a Military Field Day for groups including the USO and the Wounded Warrior Project on October 31. They will also host a BBQ at Reliant Stadium for military groups on November 3. The team’s military appreciation game is November 6. Before the game, a large Texas flag and U.S.-shaped American flag will be held on-field by OEF and OIF veterans. Golden Knights will parachute in to the stadium and “Challenger,” a bald eagle, will be released during the National Anthem. The Honorary Captain will be President George H. W. Bush. There will be a USMC Silent Drill Platoon performance at halftime, as well as a mascot rappel with one member from each service branch rappelling with him.

Indianapolis Colts — On November 8, the Indianapolis Colts will work with local students to decorate 200 Colts footballs with encouraging messages and place them in care packages. These care packages will then be delivered by players and students to veterans at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. In addition, the team will honor veterans from all branches of the military through a pregame full-field American flag presentation and halftime tribute at their November 13 game.

Jacksonville Jaguars — The Jaguars will host their military appreciation game on November 27. Prior to the game, the team will recognize a group of veterans on field followed by “God Bless America” performed by the Navy Band Southeast. The National Anthem will be performed by an active duty sailor and the flyover will be conducted by two F-22 Raptors from Tyndall Air Force Base. At halftime, a large induction ceremony involving more than 200 recruits from all branches will take place with the Oath being conducted by a high ranking military officer. Following the induction ceremony, country music duo Tim Rushlow and Doni Harris will perform “Bagpipes Cryin’.”

Kansas City Chiefs — The Chiefs will host their annual military appreciation game on November 6. Armed Forces representatives, designated by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, will participate in the pre-game first pass and coin toss. In addition, uniformed members of the Kansas National Guard, Navy, Coast Guard and Marines will hold a large American Flag on the field during the National Anthem. The Colors will be presented by the Kansas Army National Guard and United States Air Force Technical Staff Sergeant Jennifer Sherman will perform the Anthem. Two T-38 jets from Whiteman Air Force Base will be part of a flyover. On November 8, General Manager Scott Pioli and the Chiefs defensive backs, as well as VFW representatives, will visit Whiteman AFB.

Miami Dolphins — On November 7, a military group will join Dolphins players, alumni and cheerleaders for the annual Kids and Fins Publix Shopping Spree. The program offers 100 underprivileged kids the opportunity to shop alongside a celebrity. The Dolphins will honor the military on November 13. The National Anthem will be performed by the Parris Island Marine Band while sailors hold a large American flag. A flyover will occur. There will be military vehicles on display in the AT&T Grand Plaza. There will also be a ‘Cell Phones for Soldiers’ collection. The stadium will host a military job fair on November 10.

Minnesota Vikings – On November 8, several Vikings players will visit a VA Medical Center, while a number of alumni players will go to the Minnesota Veterans Home to play bingo. The Vikings’ military appreciation game will be on November 20. The Vikings will honor Purple Heart recipients during pregame; a large American flag will be unfurled at halftime and a military band will perform.

New England Patriots — The Patriots will celebrate Veterans Day at their November 6 game. Veterans will be recognized on-field prior to the National Anthem while active duty soldiers from each branch of the military and Coast Guard hold three separate American flags on the 30, 50 and 30 yard lines. The Color Guard ceremony will be performed by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1822. The National Anthem will be sung by members of the United States Coast Guard Academy Glee Club, followed by a flyover by the 104^th Wing of the Air Force. There will be a moment of silence for Steven Gutowski, a fallen soldier from Plymouth, Massachusetts. Gutowski was a former Patriots game day employee.

New Orleans Saints — The Saints will hold their military appreciation game on December 4. Local Marines will be honored during an on-field “Heroes” presentation and Joint Color Guards will present the Colors prior to kickoff. Local hometown heroes will receive complimentary tickets to the game. Soldiers from the Louisiana National Guard will be the giveaway crew volunteers and will receive tickets to the game as well.

New York Giants –On November 11, Giants Alumni will march with members of the Wounded Warrior Project in the Veterans Day Parade. The Giants will honor veterans on November 20. A 100-yard flag will be unfurled on the field with the assistance of 150 servicemen and women—25 Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and Wounded Warriors respectively. The National Anthem will be performed by one of the branches of the Armed Forces and the Colors will be presented by the Joint Color Guard. There will be a special military presentation at halftime that will include representation from service members from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan.

New York Jets — The Jets will host their military appreciation game on November 13. The Coast Guard Choir will perform before player introductions. Tuskegee Airmen will serve as Honorary Captains. Twenty members from each branch of the military will unfurl an American flag on-field as the National Anthem is performed. The West Point Band will perform at halftime.

Oakland Raiders — Raiders players visited the Palo Alto VA Health Care System’s Spinal Cord Injury and Poly Trauma Units on November 1. Players interacted with active and veteran members of the Armed Forces who have suffered spinal cord, poly trauma and amputee injuries. The Raiders will honor Bay Area service men and women throughout the game on November 6, including a special halftime presentation.

Philadelphia Eagles — The Eagles will honor the military on November 7. A representative from each branch of the military will lead the team out onto the field during player introductions while running with their branch’s flag. A field-size American flag will be unfurled during the National Anthem, which will be performed by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Generald Wilson. The Eagles will be presenting a game-ball to the family of fallen Navy SEAL, Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Strange. The Eagles and ESPN will host a Monday Night Football Chalk Talk event on November 7. A Color Guard and veterans group from Willow Grove VFW 3612 and the Liberty USO will attend.

Pittsburgh Steelers — The Steelers’ military appreciation game will be on November 6. The team will honor local veterans from World War II, the Korea War, the Vietnam War, Desert Storm; Iraq and Afghanistan. The team also will honor a Pearl Harbor survivor. They will be on-field for the National Anthem and introduced to the crowd. The Steelers and Troy Polamalu will also host 12 Special Operations personnel through Operation Once in a Lifetime. They will also be recognized.

St. Louis Rams — The Rams will visit Operation Homefront on November 8. Players, along with members of the military, will contribute to Operation Homefront’s mission of providing support and assistance to families of service members by putting together care packages to send overseas. On Veterans Day, the Rams will host members of the military at a private practice at Russell Training Center. The Rams will partner with Boeing to provide 1,000 tickets to the USO for the Rams’ military appreciation game on November 20. The National Anthem will be performed by 4-Digit Chords, a group of military members from Scott Air Force Base.

San Diego Chargers — The Chargers’ Veterans Day Weekend Tribute presented by USAA is on November 10. There will be a card stunt to thank the military following the National Anthem, and five soldiers will be honored on-field at halftime. USAA will also host 100 military members and their families at a private tent party.

San Francisco 49ers — The 49ers held its military appreciation game on October 9 to coincide with Fleet Week in San Francisco. Members of the fleet performed a flyover prior to the contest. On November 13, the 49ers will host 50 service members at their game and will further honor the military, as five Tuskegee Airmen will serve as Honorary Captains.

Seattle Seahawks — The Seahawks will honor the military on November 13. A reenlistment will take place on the field prior to the National Anthem, and an enlistment will take place in the south end zone prior to pregame festivities. A local soldier will lead the team out of the tunnel. Air Force Staff Sgt. ANGIE JOHNSON will sing the National Anthem with her band, Sidewinder. George Hickman, one of the six known living Tuskegee Airmen in Seattle, will raise the 12^th Man Flag.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — On November 8, Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik and a selection of players will visit veterans at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa. Dominik and players will present the hospital with a financial donation towards the purchase of necessary equipment and materials to assist in veteran recovery. On November 13, the Buccaneers will celebrate the 70^th anniversary of MacDill Air Force Base with a salute to the military. Military-themed elements will be prevalent throughout the game, including the family of wounded veteran Corporal Michael Nicholson as Honorary Captains.

Tennessee Titans — On November 6, approximately members of the 20 Tennessee Air Guard will swear in during a pregame ceremony, and 100 members of the 101^st Airborne Division will unfurl an American Flag with four Navy F-18s providing a flyover at the end of the National Anthem. The honorary 12^th Titan will be Air Force Staff Sergeant Shaun Meadows. At halftime, the 101^st Airborne Division Band will perform the song for each of five military branches. A military vocalist will sing “God Bless America,” and a game-ball will be presented to Major General James McConville, commanding general at Fort Campbell. Ten players and four cheerleaders will visit a veterans hospital on November 8.

Washington Redskins — The Redskins military appreciation game will be on December11, the day after the Army-Navy game is played at FedEx Field. The Redskins will honor members of the military on the field as well as on the video boards as part of the team’s “Operation Salute Our Troops”. On November 8, Redskins players and members of the historic Arlington National Cemetery “Old Guard” will connect with military personnel in Afghanistan through video games at a Pro vs. GI Joe event. Approximately 30 military veterans will be invited to watch a closed practice on November 11.

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2011 National Spirit of ’45 Day – WWII Events Around The United States – August 14, 2011

Thursday, August 11th, 2011

National Spirit of ’45 Day

August 14, 2011

The following activities are planned around the United States for the “Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive” events:
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For questions, contact the person listed for the event.

Title: (ID: 330)	Pre-game Spirit of ’45 tribute to WWII generations	Prior to the 5:10 game, the Phoenix Diamondbacks will acknowledge Spirit of ’45 Day by thanking the Greatest Generation for their service in WWII. All Members of the Greatest Generation and their families are encouraged to attend the game and thank the Diamonbacks for supporting Spirit of ’45.
Date/Time:	August 13, 2011, prior to 5:10 p.m. game
Place:	Phoenix, Arizona, 85004
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	Phoenix Diamondbacks
Contact:
Tel:
Email:

Title: (ID: 309)	Spirit of ’45 Recognition Event	On Saturday, August 13th, 2011, The Stratford will host a Spirit of ’45 benefit in remembrance of the end of World War II. Our Spirit of ’45 event is an effort to preserve the legacy of the men and women of our Nations Greatest Generation. Their example of courage, self-sacrifice, “can-do” attitude, and commitment to community, will help inspire a renewal of national unity in America at a time when our country once again must come together to meet historic challenges. Our efforts will benefit
Date/Time:	Saturday, August 13th, 2011, 5-8pm
Place:	Lafayette, California, 94549
Category:	Select Category
Organizers:	The Stratford at Countrywood
Contact:	Kim Edmondson
Tel:	9259329910
Email:	countrywoodmkg@islllc.com

Title: (ID: 322)	Spirit of ’45	WE will have the halftrack from Patton Museum, Deuce1/2 from air museum. Color guard and brass band from Twenty Nine Palms Marine. Presenting award to Brigadier General Fits Payne who will have just turned 100. Serving cake and punch. Presentation of proclamation by Supervisor Benoit
Date/Time:	08/13/11, 1:30 – 3:30
Place:	Rancho Mirage, California, 92270
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	Mission Hills Senior Living/Forest Lawn
Contact:	Joanne Demers
Tel:	760-770-7737
Email:	missionhillsmkg3@islll.com

Title: (ID: 349)	Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive!	Help us keep the Spirit of ’45 alive! We will have music, special guest speaker, color guard and other WWII memorabilia.
Date/Time:	Sunday, August 14th, 1:30 – 3:30pm
Place:	San Diego, CA 92129, California, 92129
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	The Arbors Assisted Living
Contact:	Pam Fullerton
Tel:	858.538.0802
Email:	arborsmkt@islllc.com

Title: (ID: 380)	Valor with Honor Film Screening	A new feature documentary on the last interviews of the 442nd. Produced and filmed in the SF Bay Area. Valor with Honor will be shown August 13thand 14th, 2011 at the New Viz Theater in SF Japantown. (2-4pm) A 30min Q&A will follow the screening. DVDs will be sold after the show 25$ per copy. The Nihonmachi Street Fair is that weekend: enjoy the festival and attend one of screenings. www.valorwithhonor.com Tickets for the August 13th and 14th (2-4pm) SF Japantown screenings a
Date/Time:	August 13th and 14th 2011, 2-4pm
Place:	San Francisco Japantown, CA, California, 95164
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	Nichi Bei Foundation
Contact:	Torasan Films
Tel:
Email:	torasanfilms@yahoo.com

Title: (ID: 384)	Spirit of ’45 WWII WEEKEND	Do you want to thank a WWII Veteran or a Rosie the Riveter for their courage, hard work and sacrifices?! Well, you’ll get the chance this August 13th and 14th at History Park in Kelley Park at a WWII Revival. Join us as we go back in time to 1945 with: Big Band Music Swing Dancing and Instruction Vintage WWII military vehicles will open the festivities on Saturday as they enter History Park with a six-foot statue of “The Kiss” taken from the iconic photo of the sailor kissing the nurse in Ti
Date/Time:	August 13-14th, 12noon
Place:	San Jose, California, 95112
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:
Contact:	Robert Corpus
Tel:	408-918-1042
Email:	robertjcorpus@gmail.com

Title: (ID: 403)	SPIRIT OF ’45 – SAN DIEGO COUNTY	• 11:00 AM – Welcome Music – by Geary Tomson San Diego Nite Band at the Museum Garden in front of Museum at B24 “Liberator“ and flag row – Members and guests greeted at check-in • 11:05 AM – Where Were You on August 14, 1945? Veterans and Hometown heroes get the microphone inside the Museum. • 12:00 PM – Colors and National Anthem – followed by “God Bless America” and other songs • 12:10 – Speakers. • 12:30 – Music resumes • 12:35 – Lunch inside Museum • 2:00 – Closing of Programs
Date/Time:	August 14, 2001, 11:00 AM
Place:	San Diego, C A, California, 92101
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	Veterans Museum and Memorial Center
Contact:	Dan DeMarco
Tel:	619-569-6230
Email:	powerplanner@sbcglobal.net

Title: (ID: 419)	Keep The Spirit of 45 Alive	We will be honoring our residents who have submitted their memories of this day 66 years ago. We are hosting a commemorative ceremony. All stories collected will be on display during the event and we recommend that you take the time to read about this memorable time in our history.
Date/Time:	08/12/2011, 4:00 pm
Place:	Bakersfield , California, 93312
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	Glenwood Gardens
Contact:	Mayde Cisneros
Tel:	661-587-0221
Email:	mcisneros@hotmail.com

Title: (ID: 310)	Step Back In Time	Presented by VITAS Innovative Hospice Care of Waterbury and the Oakville VFW Post 7330. Please join us for food, fun and fellowship as we celebrate the legacy of the men and women of the Greatest Generation. Their example of courage, sacrifice, a “can-do” attitude and commitment to community has molded many generations. Please join us as we honor the accomplishments of the generation who endured the hard times of the Great Depression, tyranny in history and then went on to rebuild their shattere
Date/Time:	August 14, 2011, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Place:	Oakville (06779), Connecticut, 06762
Category:	Veterans Organization
Organizers:	VITAS Innovative Hospice Care & The Oakville VFW Post 7330
Contact:	Karen Hale
Tel:	203.437.3145
Email:	karen.hale@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 345)	3rd Annual VJ Day Candlelight Ceremony of Remembrance	The Candlelight Ceremony of Remembrance will remember and honor the 100 men from Connecticut who died during the World War II Battle of Iwo Jima and those who survived the battle but who have since passed away. In addition, anyone who served in the U. S. Armed Forces, but who was KIA, MIA or has since passed away, will be honored. The ceremony will include bagpipes, invocation, speakers, taps, rifle salute and the lighting of candles. The Survivors wish to invite the public to attend this f
Date/Time:	August 14, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
Place:	Newington, Connecticut, 06108
Category:	Veterans Organization
Organizers:	Iwo Jima Survivors Association, Inc.
Contact:	Gary Roy
Tel:	860-291-9666
Email:	sosiwojima@yahoo.com

Title: (ID: 424)	Keep the Spirt Alive
Date/Time:	August 16. 2011, 2:30pm
Place:	Dover, Delaware, 19977
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	Silver Nursing and Rehabilitaion Center
Contact:	Linda Goodnight-Halverson ACSW
Tel:	302-734-5990
Email:	linda.goodnight@genesishcc.com

Title: (ID: 308)	Naples Spirit of 45	On August 13th, all Veterans are invited to the Naples Hilton for brunch and camaraderie. At 5 PM join in the USO celebration at Pincher’s Crab Shack at Tin City with music and a Rosie the Riveters Look Alike and the Kiss Contest. Sunday, August 14th at 7 PM Taps will be played at the Naples Pier.
Date/Time:	August 13th, 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Place:	Naples , Florida, 34102
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	Naples Backyard History
Contact:	Lois A. Bolin, Ph.D.
Tel:	239-594-2978
Email:	sfibolin@aol.com

Title: (ID: 319)	“Taps Over the Water”	Dinner provided for WWII veterans at Pincher’s Crab Shack, 18100 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach. WWII Veterans transported to Crescent Beach Family Park on the beach (seated under tents) for remainder of festivities, including presentation of Color Guards, Fly-over & Aerial Salute to Flag, Guest Speakers, Presentation of Bronze Star Medal to WWII Veteran James R. Matlack, Laying of Wreath, 21-Gun Salute, and Taps. WWII veterans transported back to Pincher’s Crab Shack.
Date/Time:	August 14, 2011, 3 – 7:30
Place:	Fort Myers Beach, Florida, 33931
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	Town of Fort Myers Beach & local veterans organizations
Contact:	Joe Kosinski, Town Council Member
Tel:	239-765-0202
Email:	Joe@FortMyersBeachFL.GOV

Title: (ID: 326)	Honoring the Greastest Generation on America’s Newst Nationa	Join us for live entertainment and refreshments as we honor the greatest generation on America’s newest national holiday: Spirit of 45 Day
Date/Time:	Wednesday August 10, 2011, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Place:	Winter Park (32789), Florida, 32751
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	VITAS Innovative Hospice Care; Orlando FL, Office
Contact:	Ken Jenkins-Taylor
Tel:	407.538.3266
Email:	kenneth.jenkins-taylor@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 350)	Spirit of ’45	Commemorative ceremony with local dignitaries Taps Across America with bugler Cake & Refreshments Music & Entertainment
Date/Time:	08/12/2011, 2-4 pm
Place:	Plantation, Florida, 33322
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	VITAS and Classic Residence, A Vi Community
Contact:	Andi Dyke
Tel:	954-635-6735
Email:	adyke@viliving.com

Title: (ID: 351)	KEEP THE SPIRIT OF 45	Special WWII Remembrance,taps,color guard, live entertainment, cake and refreshment.
Date/Time:	8/10/2011, 3:00pm
Place:	PEMBROKE PINES, FL. 33023, Florida, 33309
Category:	State Veterans Home
Organizers:	Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, Broward.
Contact:	RASHEED OSHOKOYA. RN.MPH.
Tel:	954 305 8652
Email:	rasheed.oshokoya@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 352)	KEEP THE SPIRIT OF 45 ALIVE	Special WWII Remembrance with taps, live entertainment and refreshments.
Date/Time:	08/15/2011, 2:00pm
Place:	Sunrise, Fl. 33351, Florida, 33309
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	VITAS INNOVATIVE HOSPICE CARE, BROWARD
Contact:	RASHEED OSHOKOYA. RN.MPH.
Tel:	954 305 8652
Email:	rasheed.oshokoya@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 353)	KEEP THE SPIRIT OF 45 ALIVE	Special WWII Remembrance with taps, music and refreshments.
Date/Time:	08/08/2011, 2:00pm
Place:	Lauderhill, FL. 33319, Florida, 33309
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	VITAS INNOVATIVE HOSPICE CARE, BROWARD
Contact:	RASHEED OSHOKOYA. RN.MPH.
Tel:	954 305 8652
Email:	rasheed.oshokoya@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 354)	KEEP THE SPIRIT OF 45 ALIVE	Special WWII Rembrancewith taps, music and refreshments.
Date/Time:	8/09/2011, 2:00pm
Place:	Lauderhill, FL. 33319, Florida, 33309
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	VITAS INNOVATIVE HOSPICE CARE, BROWARD
Contact:	RASHEED OSHOKOYA. RN.MPH.
Tel:	954 305 8652
Email:	rasheed.oshokoya@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 355)	KEEP THE SPIRIT OF 45 ALIVE	Special WWII Remembrance with taps, live entertainment and refreshments.
Date/Time:	8/11/2011, 1:00pm
Place:	Tamarac, Fl. 33351, Florida, 33309
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	VITAS INNOVATIVE HOSPICE CARE, BROWARD
Contact:	RASHEED OSHOKOYA. RN.MPH.
Tel:	954 305 8652
Email:	rasheed.oshokoya@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 356)	KEEP THE SPIRIT OF 45 ALIVE	Special WWII Remembrance with taps, live entertainment and refreshments.
Date/Time:	8/12/2011, 2:00pm
Place:	PLANTATION, Florida, 33309
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	VITAS INNOVATIVE HOSPICE CARE, BROWARD
Contact:	RASHEED OSHOKOYA. RN.MPH.
Tel:	954 305 8652
Email:	rasheed.oshokoya@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 373)	Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive Celebration	A recognition ceremony of the WWII generation. Readings, songs and refreshments. Stories of Edith, Rosie the Riveter, Victory Gardens and War Bonds.
Date/Time:	8-3-2011, 2PM
Place:	West Palm Beach, Fl 33417, Florida, 33410
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	VITAS Innovative Hospice Care- Palm Beach County Florida
Contact:	Denise DiGiovanni-Segal- VITAS
Tel:	561-733-6331
Email:	denise.digiovanni-segal@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 374)	Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive Celebration	A recognition ceremony of the WWII generation. Readings, songs and refreshments. Stories of Edith, Rosie the Riveter, Victory Gardens and War Bonds.
Date/Time:	8-5-2011, 2PM
Place:	Boca Raton, FL, Florida, 33410
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	Advent Square
Contact:	Denise DiGiovanni-Segal- VITAS of Palm Beach County Florida
Tel:	561-733-6331
Email:	denise.digiovanni-segal@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 375)	Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive Celebration	A recognition ceremony of the WWII generation. Readings, songs and refreshments. Stories of Edith, Rosie the Riveter, Victory Gardens and War Bonds.
Date/Time:	8-8-2011, 2:30PM
Place:	Boca Raton, FL, Florida, 33410
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	Brighton Gardens of Boca Raton
Contact:	Denise DiGiovanni-Segal- VITAS of Palm Beach County Florida
Tel:	561-733-6331
Email:	denise.digiovanni-segal@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 376)	Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive Celebration	A recognition ceremony of the WWII generation. Readings, songs and refreshments. Stories of Edith, Rosie the Riveter, Victory Gardens and War Bonds.
Date/Time:	8-11-2011, 10AM
Place:	Boca Raton, FL, Florida, 33410
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	Mae Volen Senior Center
Contact:	Denise DiGiovanni-Segal- VITAS of Palm Beach County Florida
Tel:	561-733-6331
Email:	denise.digiovanni-segal@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 377)	Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive Celebration	A recognition ceremony of the WWII generation. Readings, songs and refreshments. Stories of Edith, Rosie the Riveter, Victory Gardens and War Bonds.
Date/Time:	8-11-2011, 2PM
Place:	Jupiter, FL, Florida, 33410
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	The Cove at Mangrove Bay
Contact:	Denise DiGiovanni-Segal- VITAS of Palm Beach County Florida
Tel:	561-733-6331
Email:	denise.digiovanni-segal@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 378)	Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive Celebration	A recognition ceremony of the WWII generation. Readings, songs and refreshments. Stories of Edith, Rosie the Riveter, Victory Gardens and War Bonds.
Date/Time:	8-16-2011, 10AM
Place:	Lake Worth, FL, Florida, 33410
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	Avante of Lake Worth
Contact:	Denise DiGiovanni-Segal- VITAS of Palm Beach County Florida
Tel:	561-733-6331
Email:	denise.digiovanni-segal@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 379)	Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive Celebration	A recognition ceremony of the WWII generation. Readings, songs and refreshments. Stories of Edith, Rosie the Riveter, Victory Gardens and War Bonds.
Date/Time:	8-16-2011, 2PM
Place:	Boca Raton, FL, Florida, 33410
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	Whitehall Nursing Home
Contact:	Denise DiGiovanni-Segal- VITAS of Palm Beach County Florida
Tel:	561-733-6331
Email:	denise.digiovanni-segal@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 381)	Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive Celebration	A recognition ceremony of the WWII generation. Readings, songs and refreshments. Stories of Edith, Rosie the Riveter, Victory Gardens and War Bonds.
Date/Time:	8-19-2011, 10AM
Place:	Delray Beach, FL, Florida, 33410
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	Shirley and Barton Weisman Delray Community Center
Contact:	Denise DiGiovanni-Segal- VITAS of Palm Beach County Florida
Tel:	561-733-6331
Email:	denise.digiovanni-segal@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 382)	Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive Celebration	A recognition ceremony of the WWII generation. Readings, songs and refreshments. Stories of Edith, Rosie the Riveter, Victory Gardens and War Bonds.
Date/Time:	8-19-2011, 2pm
Place:	West Palm Beach, Fl 33417, Florida, 33410
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	Alzheimer’s Community Care
Contact:	Denise DiGiovanni-Segal- VITAS of Palm Beach County Florida
Tel:	561-733-6331
Email:	denise.digiovanni-segal@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 383)	Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive Celebration	A recognition ceremony of the WWII generation. Readings, songs and refreshments. Stories of Edith, Rosie the Riveter, Victory Gardens and War Bonds.
Date/Time:	8-22-2011, 10AM
Place:	Boynton Beach, FL, Florida, 33410
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	Windward Palms
Contact:	Denise DiGiovanni-Segal- VITAS of Palm Beach County Florida
Tel:	561-733-6331
Email:	denise.digiovanni-segal@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 391)	Red, White and YOU!	We’re having a pizza party, with patriotice music, dancing and presentations for all veterans, but especially for those who are WWII veterans.
Date/Time:	August 8, 2011, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Place:	Holly Hill, Florida, 32117
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	SICA Hall in Holly Hill, FL
Contact:	Barbara Koch
Tel:	(386) 366-61
Email:	barbara.koch@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 392)	Yahoo for the Red, White and Blue!	Presenting patriotic music and food for 25 dementia patients and veterans
Date/Time:	8/16/11, 10:30 am
Place:	Orange City, FL, Florida, 32117
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	Stay for a day
Contact:	Barbara Koch
Tel:	(386) 366-61
Email:	barbara.koch@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 394)	USO EVENING AT PINCHER’S CRAB SHACK	WWII Veterans and wives eat free compliments of Pincher’s Crab Shack and The Glenview of Pelican Bay. A Rosie the Riveter Look Alike Contest & the Times Square Kiss contest. 1940s music by Dorie Anderson. Reenactors, military jeeps, and memorabilia by Museum for Military Memorabilia.
Date/Time:	AUGUST 13TH, 5 PM – 10 PM
Place:	NAPLES, Florida, 34102
Category:	Museums – Historical Society
Organizers:	NAPLES BACKYARD HISTORY
Contact:	LOIS A BOLIN, PH.D
Tel:	239-594-2978
Email:	DR.BO@NAPLESSPIRITOF45.ORG

Title: (ID: 395)	Spirit of ’45 Exhibit Tour	The Museum of Military Memorabilia is displaying 3 exhibits in honor of the Spirit of ’45. Coordianted by Naples Backyard History. Old Naples Museum at 271 Broad Avenue South Naples City Hall 735 8th St S Naples Municipal Airport 106 Aviation Drive (off Airport Road- built during WWII to train gunners and pilots) Homer Helter’s Antique Mall 5510 Shirley Street & Military Museum (off Pine Ridge Road)
Date/Time:	August1- September 11, 9 am- 5 pm
Place:	Naples, Florida, 34102
Category:	Museums – Historical Society
Organizers:	Museum for Military Memorabilia & Naples Backyard History
Contact:	Lois A. Bolin, Ph.D.
Tel:	239-594-2978
Email:	dr.bo@naplesspiritof45.org

Title: (ID: 397)	Celebrating 45 ALIVE	1940′s music, cake, flowers for Veterans, group photos
Date/Time:	Tuesday, August 9th, 2011, 10 am
Place:	Titusville, FL 32796, Florida, 32934
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	VITAS Innovative Hospice of Brevard
Contact:	Emily Madison, VITAS Representative
Tel:	321-751-6671
Email:	emily.madison@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 398)	Celebrating 45 ALIVE	1940′s music, singing, flowers, group photo and cake
Date/Time:	Thursday, August 11 th, 2011, 2 pm
Place:	Melbourne, FL 32901, Florida, 32934
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	VITAS Innovative Hospice of Brevard
Contact:	Emily Madison, VITAS Representative
Tel:	321-751-6671
Email:	emily.madison@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 402)	Celebrating 45 ALIVE	1940′s music, cake, flowers, group photo and singing
Date/Time:	Wednesday, August 10 th, 3 pm
Place:	Melbourne, FL 32901, Florida, 32934
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	VITAS Innovative Hospice of Brevard
Contact:	Laurie Nichols, VITAS Representative
Tel:	321-751-6671
Email:	laurie.nichols@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 406)	Tribute To WW 11 Veterans	Provide a Free Barbecue Dinner to All WW 11 Vets, their spouses or escort. Award certificates to all WW 11 Vets in attendance. Full ceremonies to include.Color Guards, Sing Nat. Anthem, Pledge to Flag, Setting of POW-MIA Table,Speech on Spirit of 45 Alive Program,Wreath Laying,21 Gun Salute,Echo Taps.30′s and 40′s music.
Date/Time:	August 14,2011, 4Pm-7 Pm
Place:	Fort Myers,Florida, Florida, 33931
Category:	Veterans Organization
Organizers:	American Legion Post 274,VFW Post10097,Veterans Club of Amer
Contact:	Mike Adcock, Stan Johnson
Tel:	239 463 6591
Email:	boater3000@aol.com — staja37@aol.com

Title: (ID: 425)	Miami’s World War II Aviation History	HistoryMiami will offer a special guided tour on the topic of Miami’s World War II aviation history as part of the National Spirit of ’45 Alive! Campaign. Visitors will tour the Aviation in Miami: The First 100 Year exhibition and learn about the extensive aviation training that took place in Miami and Miami Beach during World War II and the Miami-based air sites, air lines and facilities that played a major role during the War. Hear tales of espionage, learn about the early presence of German
Date/Time:	August 14, 2011, 2:00 p.m.
Place:	Miami, Florida, 33130
Category:	Museums – Historical Society
Organizers:	HistoryMiami
Contact:	Victoria Cervantes
Tel:	305-375-4141
Email:	vcervantes@historymiami.org

Title: (ID: 340)	Spirit of 45 Wreath Laying Ceremony	We will be having the Bethany Baptist Church Celebration Choir and Orchestra to play patriotic songs including the National Anthem and the Salute to the Armed Forces. The CAP Color Guard from Griffing will be presenting the colors and we have a 92 year old WWII Navy Veteran who served on the USS Atlanta as our guest speaker. We will be laying a wreath at the Veterans Wall to honor our WWII veterans and all those who have served our country.
Date/Time:	August 14, 2011, 3:00 PM EST
Place:	McDonough, Georgia, 30252
Category:	Wreath Laying – Buglers
Organizers:	Bugles Across America
Contact:	Jim Houston
Tel:	404-557-4041
Email:	jimhouston66@charter.net

Title: (ID: 332)	Pre-game Spirit of ’45 tribute to the Greatest Generation	The Atlanta Braves will be showing a special Spirit of ’45 Video and will be honoring the WWII seniors in attendance. All members of the Greatest generation and their families are encouraged to attend the game and to thank the Braves for supporting Spirit of ’45 Day.
Date/Time:	August 14, 2011, prior to game at 1:35
Place:	Atlanta, Georgia,
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	Atlanta Braves
Contact:
Tel:
Email:

Title: (ID: 357)	WWII Heritage Days
Date/Time:	April 14-15, 2012, 0900-1600
Place:	Peachtree City, Georgia, 30269
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	Commemorative Air Force Dixie Wing
Contact:	Chris Madrid
Tel:	678-364-1110
Email:	cjmadrid@yahoo.com

Title: (ID: 327)	Keep The Spirit of 45 Alive	Our event last year, featuring 18 Buglers, was so well received that many people have asked if we will be doing a repeat program this year. Plan on have 1940′s cars on display and recognizing area businesses and organizations that contributed to the war effort. WWII Vets will again be escorted to and from the stage by Cub, Boy & Girl Scouts each holding an American Flag. Local & State officials will be present. Hope to arrange for a “fly over” by two or three vintage airplanes.
Date/Time:	August 13, 2011, 6:00 PM
Place:	McHenry, Illinois, 60050
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	Combined Veterans of McHenry
Contact:	Ron Bykowski
Tel:	815 679-0368
Email:	rmbykowski@comcast.net

Title: (ID: 385)	John Whiteside War Heroes Gallery	The Joliet Area Historical Museum will be featuring a special exhibit in honor of our WWII veterans. This exhibit will be located on the second floor of the main gallery, near the War Heroes Gallery. A few of the featured veterans are: Navy Ensign Edward Gosselin Jr., Sator “Smilin’ Sandy” Sanchez, Dr. Samuel Klein, Lt. Col. Carl Luksic, Dr. Richard Calosio, Shirley Ann Nisbet Proffitt, and the boys of the Joliet Township High school band.
Date/Time:	8.14.11, 12pm – 5pm
Place:	Joliet, IL 60432, Illinois, 60432
Category:	Museums – Historical Society
Organizers:	Joliet Area Historical Museum
Contact:	Heather Bigeck -Curator
Tel:	815.723.5201
Email:	h.bigeck@jolietmuseum.org

Title: (ID: 407)	Spirit of ’45 Ceremony	Recognition and memorial service to acknowledge resident veterans, highlighting any WWII veterans. Refreshments will be served.
Date/Time:	August 15, 2011, 2:00 pm
Place:	Round Lake Beach, IL 60073, Illinois, 60148
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	VITAS Innovative Hospice
Contact:	Tracy Hoover
Tel:	630.495.8484
Email:	tracy.hoovr@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 347)	Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive Taps	Small gathering to thank those of the Greatest Generation who are still with us. Followed by a time of rememberance and TAPS for those who gave all and those who have completed their Earthly mission. Taps to be Played at Town Square War Memorial and both of the cemetaries in our town. All Veterans, Veteran organization and families welcome to attend.
Date/Time:	August 14, 2011, 7:00 PM
Place:	Martinsville, IN, Indiana, 46151
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	Bugles Across America
Contact:	Bruce McKee
Tel:	765-315-8634
Email:	bemac80@yahoo.com

Title: (ID: 421)	Spirit of “45 Day	We are hosting an exhibit of World War II artifacts. We will also enjoy music and entertainment concerning the time period.
Date/Time:	August 14, 2011, 2:00 pm
Place:	Columbia City, Indiana, 46725
Category:	Museums – Historical Society
Organizers:	Whitley County Historical Museum
Contact:	Angie Craig
Tel:	260-244-6372
Email:	wcmuseum@whitleynet.org

Title: (ID: 422)	Spirit of ’45 Day	1920′s music will be played while people are gathering. We are following the suggested program with 4 WW II veterans recounting their experiences. We’ve added a ‘sing along’ of a few 1940′s songs. The honor guard will be comprised of National Guardsman, one of whom just returned from Afghanistan and another who just completed AIT.
Date/Time:	August 14, 2011, 1:30 P.M.
Place:	New London, Iowa, Iowa, 52645
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	Dover Historical Society
Contact:	Caroline Lehman
Tel:	319-367-2573
Email:	dovernus@iowatelecom.net

Title: (ID: 333)	WW2 Memories Luncheon	All WW2 veterans in our county and surrounding counties are invited (with a guest) to attend a luncheon of “Memories.” We plan to have music from the 1940s as well as video clips and photos. We have interviewed eight WW2 Legionnaires and videoed their stories and memories.
Date/Time:	August 13, 2011, 11:30 AM
Place:	Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, 40353
Category:	Veterans Organization
Organizers:	American Legion Auxiliary Unit 22
Contact:	Bettye Garrett
Tel:	8594320384
Email:	bettye@americanlegion22.org

Title: (ID: 334)	Radar of WWII Tour	The National Electronics Museum will host a tour of the museum emphasizing radar equipment developed and used during WWII. Join us to celebrate the contributions of the Greatest Generation to this critical technology. Tour is free with museum admission ($3 general, $1 seniors and students) Tour reservations suggested, email nemuseum@gmail.com or call 410-765-0230
Date/Time:	August 13, 2011, 11am
Place:	Linthicum, Maryland, 21203
Category:	Museums – Historical Society
Organizers:	National Electronics Museum
Contact:	Alice Donahue
Tel:	410-765-0230
Email:	nemuseum@gmail.com

Title: (ID: 417)	unveiling the life-sized KISS statue	Branson (MO) Landing unveiling ceremony will take place after the life sized KISS statue will be carried on a float in the Summer Mid-night Cruise car parade (600 vehicles will entice 2,500 bystanders to stay up almost all night). Ihe Springfield Brass Quintet will perform at the 6 PM ceremony where the statue will be displayed for 2 weeks. This is sponsored by the Branson Veterans Task Force
Date/Time:	August 14, 2011, 5:30 PM
Place:	Branson, MO 65616, Missouri, 65611
Category:	Veterans Organization
Organizers:	Branson Veterans Task Force
Contact:	Dick Erickson
Tel:	417-779-2177
Email:	de2@lvbw.net

Title: (ID: 335)	Spirit of ’45
Date/Time:	8/14/2011, 2:00
Place:	Gardnerville, Nevada, 89460
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	Carson Valley Senior LIving
Contact:	Emily Buntin
Tel:	775-265-1400
Email:	carsonvalleymkg@islllc.com

Title: (ID: 320)	The Spirit of 45	We are having a free brunch and entertainment by an “Andrew Sister’s” type duo. We will talk about the WWII veterans to whom we provide homecare to and honor those that are present. Thank you, Beth Sholom
Date/Time:	August 10, 2011, 11:00
Place:	East Brunswick, New Jersey, 08816
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	Right at Home – In Home Care and Assistance
Contact:	Beth Sholom
Tel:	732-967-0900
Email:	beths@rightathomeofcnj.com

Title: (ID: 427)	USS SLATER Open for Tours	USS SLATER is the only restored World War II destroyer escort afloat in America. Guided tours are available 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is charged. Come visit a place where the “Spirit of ’45″ is celebrated every day.
Date/Time:	8/14/2011, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Place:	Albany, New York, New York, 12201
Category:	Museums – Historical Society
Organizers:	Destroyer Escort Historical Museum
Contact:	Rosehn Gipe
Tel:	518-431-1943
Email:	info@ussslater.org

Title: (ID: 362)	VITAS Innovative Hospice Care and Honor Flight Spirit of ’4	What were you doing August 14, 1945 When Truman announced the end of World War ll? I bet I know what you are going to be doing this year! You are going to be enjoying a wonderful lunch with other World War ll Veterans @ Jim and Jack’s on the River. The Luncheon is going to be held to benefit HONOR FLIGHT Tri-State and is only $ 20 for a full buffet featuring Roast beef, baked ham, salad, veggies , mashed potatoes, rolls and a soft drinks. This luncheon is to honor the Greatest Generation in con
Date/Time:	August 13th, 12pm-4pm
Place:	Cincinnati, Ohio, 45249
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	Honor Flight
Contact:	Carole Quackenbush
Tel:	513.742.6310
Email:	carole.quackenbush@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 363)	VITAS and Cincinnati Reds Celebrate Spirit of 45	The Cincinnati Reds and VITAS Innovative Hospice Care are honoring our WWII Veterans thoughout the baseball game. A Tuskegee Airmen will be interviewed, and many other activities throughout the game will take place to honor these heroes. If you know of a World War Two Veteran that would enjoy the game this day,please let Carole know.
Date/Time:	August 14th, 1:00
Place:	Cincinnati, Ohio, 45249
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	VITAS and Cincinnati Reds
Contact:	Carole Quackenbush
Tel:	513.742.6310
Email:	carole.quackenbush@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 364)	VITAS and Georgetown State Veterans Home Honor Our Greatest	The Georgetown State Veterans Home and VITAS Innovative Hospice Care are honoring our WWII Veterans. Brown County American Legion, Yellow Ribbon Support Center, and other Guest Speakers, including Georgetown Veterans themselves will be honoring our local Veterans and their families. Join us in this community event.
Date/Time:	August 15th, 3:30
Place:	Goergetown, Ohio, 45249
Category:	State Veterans Home
Organizers:	VITAS and Georgetown Veterans Home
Contact:	Carole Quackenbush
Tel:	513.742.6310
Email:	carole.quackenbush@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 365)	VITAS and Brookdale Place at Kenwood	Brookdale Place at Kenwood and VITAS Innovative Hospice Care are honoring our WWII Veterans. Clermont County VFW Memorial Team, Cincinnati Tuskegee Airmen, and other Guest Speakers, including Brookdale’s Veterans themselves will be honoring our local Veterans and their families. Join us in this community event.
Date/Time:	August 16th, 2:00
Place:	Cincinnati, Ohio, 45249
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	VITAS and Brookdale Place at Kenwood
Contact:	Carole Quackenbush
Tel:	513.742.6310
Email:	carole.quackenbush@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 366)	VITAS and St. Margaret Hall Honor Our Greatest Generation	St. Margaret Hall and VITAS Innovative Hospice Care are honoring our WWII Veterans. American Legion, Cincinnati Tuskegee Airmen, and other Guest Speakers, including St. Margaret Hall Veterans themselves will be honoring our local Veterans and their families. Join us in this community event.
Date/Time:	August 17th, 2:00
Place:	Cincinnati, Ohio, 45249
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	VITAS and St. Margaret Hall Nursing Facility
Contact:	Carole Quackenbush
Tel:	513.742.6310
Email:	carole.quackenbush@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 367)	VITAS and Oak Hills Pavilion Honor Our Greatest Generation	Oak Hills Pavilion and VITAS Innovative Hospice Care are honoring our WWII Veterans. American Legion, Military Order of Purple Heart, and other Guest Speakers, including Oak Hills Veterans themselves will be honoring our local Veterans and their families. Join us in this community event.
Date/Time:	August 23rd, 2:00
Place:	Cincinnati, Ohio, 45249
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	VITAS and Oak Hills Pavilion Nursing Facility
Contact:	Carole Quackenbush
Tel:	513.742.6310
Email:	carole.quackenbush@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 368)	VITAS and Oak Hills Pavilion Honor Our Greatest Generation	Renaissance West and VITAS Innovative Hospice Care are honoring our WWII Veterans. American Legion, Military Order of Purple Heart, and other Guest Speakers, including Renaissance West Veterans themselves will be honoring our local Veterans and their families. Join us in this community event.
Date/Time:	August 25th, 2:00
Place:	Cincinnati, Ohio, 45247
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	VITAS and Renaissance West Retirement Community
Contact:	Carole Quackenbush
Tel:	513.742.6310
Email:	carole.quackenbush@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 369)	VITAS and Mercy St. Theresa Honor Our Greatest Generation	Mercy St. Theresa and VITAS Innovative Hospice Care are honoring our Greatest Generation. The American Legion, Cincinnati Tuskegee Airmen, and other Guest Speakers, including Mercy St. Theresa Veterans themselves will be honoring our local Veterans and the Greatest Generation. Join us in this community event.
Date/Time:	August 29th, 2:30
Place:	Cincinnati, Ohio, 45247
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	VITAS and Mercy St. Theresa Retirement Community
Contact:	Carole Quackenbush
Tel:	513.742.6310
Email:	carole.quackenbush@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 370)	VITAS and Judson Village Honor Our Greatest Generation	Judson Village and VITAS Innovative Hospice Care are honoring our Greatest Generation. The American Legion, Military Purple Heart, and other Guest Speakers, including Judson Village Veterans themselves will be honoring our local Veterans and the Greatest Generation. Join us in this community event.
Date/Time:	September 7th, 2:00
Place:	Cincinnati, Ohio, 45247
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	VITAS and Judson Village Retirement Community
Contact:	Carole Quackenbush
Tel:	513.742.6310
Email:	carole.quackenbush@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 371)	VITAS and Hillebrand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Honor	Hillebrand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and VITAS Innovative Hospice Care are honoring our Greatest Generation. The American Legion, Military Purple Heart, and other Guest Speakers, including Hillebrand Veterans themselves will be honoring our local Veterans and the Greatest Generation. Join us in this community event.
Date/Time:	September 12th, 2:00
Place:	Cincinnati, Ohio, 45247
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	VITAS and Hillebrand Nursing and Rehabiliation Center
Contact:	Carole Quackenbush
Tel:	513.742.6310
Email:	carole.quackenbush@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 372)	VITAS and Western Hills Retirement Village Honor Our Greates	Western Hills Retirement Village and VITAS Innovative Hospice Care are honoring our Greatest Generation. The American Legion, Military Purple Heart, and other Guest Speakers, including Western Hills Retirement Village Veterans themselves will be honoring our local Veterans and the Greatest Generation. Join us in this community event.
Date/Time:	September 21st, 2:30
Place:	Cincinnati, Ohio, 45247
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	VITAS and Western Hills Retirement Village
Contact:	Carole Quackenbush
Tel:	513.742.6310
Email:	carole.quackenbush@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 323)	Spirit of ’45 – Oklahoma City	The OK BAA and the 45th museum are planning a joint event to honor the Spirit of ’45. There will be a speech a wreath laying and taps.
Date/Time:	8-14-11, 2 p.m.
Place:	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
Category:	Wreath Laying – Buglers
Organizers:	Oklahoma Bugles Across America & 45th Inf Div Museum
Contact:	Douglas Conrady
Tel:
Email:	dlc_aec@yahoo.com

Title: (ID: 314)	Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive – Memorial Day Event	All who attended, veterans, residents and staff, loved the SO’45 Event!! We honored each veteran by recognizing them and placing a flag pin and red, white & blue ribbon onto their lapel. We also honored those who had a spouse or other relative who had served in the military. Each one there was very grateful for the experience.
Date/Time:	May 26, 2011, 2:00 PM
Place:	Media (19063), Pennsylvania, 19422
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	VITAS Innovative Hospice Care
Contact:	Linda Frangipane, Veteran Liaison, VITAS Innovative Hospice
Tel:	610-457-4745
Email:	linda.frangipane@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 313)	Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive – Memorial Day Event
Date/Time:	May 27, 2011, 10:00 AM
Place:	Coatesville (19320), Pennsylvania, 19422
Category:	Veterans Organization
Organizers:	VITAS Innovative Hospice Care
Contact:	Linda Frangipane, Veteran Liaison, VITAS Innovative Hospice
Tel:	610-457-4745
Email:	linda.frangipane@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 315)	Keep the Spirit of ‘;45 Alive – Memorial Day Event	All veterans and spouses and relatives of veterans who attended absolutely loved the SO’45 Event! We had a cake decorated with the “Kissing Display” and an actual life-size display of the nurse (Edith Shain) and sailor who kissed at Times Sq. on August 14th, 1945! Many shared where they were on that date and how happy they were when they heard the war had ended!
Date/Time:	May 17thm, 2011, 2:30 PM
Place:	Philadelphia, PA, Pennsylvania, 19422
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	VITAS Innovative Hospice Care
Contact:	Linda Frangipane, Veteran Liaison, VITAS Innovative Hospice
Tel:	610-457-4745
Email:	linda.frangipane@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 316)	Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive – Independence Day Event	We were thanked more times than we can count for holding this SO’45 Event! All the residents sang “The Star Spangled Banner” … even their Marketing Director led the singing of “God Bless America”! She was so moved, she cried when sharing her veteran grandfather’s wartime experience. Then, when the staff and residents heard taps played by a live bugler that we arranged, they were very touched. It was a memorable day for all!
Date/Time:	June 28, 2011, 3:30 PM
Place:	Blue Bell, PA 19422, Pennsylvania, 19422
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	VITAS Innovative Hospice Care
Contact:	Linda Frangipane, Veteran Liaison, VITAS Innovative Hospice
Tel:	610-457-4745
Email:	linda.frangipane@vtas.com

Title: (ID: 317)	Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive – Independence Day Event
Date/Time:	July 7, 2011, 2:00 PM
Place:	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19422
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	VITAS Innovative Hospice Care
Contact:	Linda Frangipane, Veteran Liaison, VITAS Innovative Hospice
Tel:	610-457-4745
Email:	linda.frangipane@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 318)	Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive – Rededication of WWII Memorial	This will be a huge SO’45 Event with a robust agenda. There will be a “Rededication” of AMTRAK’s World War II Memorial located center-stage at 30th Street Station. VIP’s from the Greater Philadelphia area will be participating, several who have made great contributions to our national veteran communities, both during wartime and since. There will be over 100 WWII Veterans present who will be recognized and honored; “Spirit Kids” singing “God Bless America”, “The Star Spangled Banner”, and oth
Date/Time:	August 14, 2011, 10:00 AM
Place:	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19422
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	AMTRAK and VITAS Innovative Hospice Care
Contact:	Linda Frangipane, Veteran Liaison, VITAS Innovative Hospice
Tel:	610-457-4745
Email:	linda.frangipane@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 321)	Independence Day	I will be playing Taps at the Memorial Services held.
Date/Time:	July 7, 2011, 2 pm
Place:	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19422
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive
Contact:	Linda Frangipane
Tel:	215-542-3000
Email:	Linda.Frangipane@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 348)	Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive	Share SO45 Event that will have taken place Aug. 14th in Phila. at 30th Street Station where WWII Memorial will have been “rededicated”. Also, share info background about “Times Square Kiss”. Honor veterans; recognize them & give them “flag pins”. b]Bring SO45 Cake; Live Bugler; SO45 Balloons.
Date/Time:	August 16, 2011, 10;30 am
Place:	Whitemarsh, PA 19128, Pennsylvania, 19422
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	VITAS Innovative Hospice Care
Contact:	Linda Frangipane, Veteran Liaison
Tel:	610-457-4745
Email:	linda.frangipane@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 346)	WWII Victory Weekend-Battleship New Jersey	Two full days of Militry History. Militry Vehicles;Reenactors,1940s Fashion Show. Swing Dance&demo,BBQ on the deck of the ship Sat nite. Re enactment of the Surrender Ceremonies that ended WWII. home frount Home Come and have good time. Check It Out@ WWW.BattleshipNJ.org
Date/Time:	Aug13 &14 2011, 9:30 AM 4:00 PM
Place:	Camden NJ, Pennsylvania, 19608
Category:	Museums – Historical Society
Organizers:	Battleship NJ. Keep the Spirit 45
Contact:	Jim Eaman
Tel:	610 763 0940
Email:	jmtm02@verizon.net

Title: (ID: 386)	Life of a Submarine Sailor Exhibit	Independence Seaport Museum Keeps the Spirit of ’45 Alive New Exhibit Examines the Life of a Sailor Aboard the WWII Submarine Becuna Independence Seaport Museum will debut a new exhibit of Submarine Becuna-related artifacts on Saturday, August 13th, just in time for the National Spirit of ’45 Day observance the following day. The exhibit focuses on the life of a Submarine Sailor and includes artifacts connected to the Museum’s WWII-era Sub Becuna. The exhibit will be on display until Labor
Date/Time:	Saturday August 13 – Monday September 5, 10 am – 5pm
Place:	Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, 19106
Category:	Museums – Historical Society
Organizers:
Contact:	Hope Corse
Tel:	215-413-8631
Email:	hcorse@phillyseaport.org

Title: (ID: 416)		The residents in our retirement community are co-sponsoring this event in conjunction with Hospice for All Seasons, a local hospice group. We are planning a ceremonial event invovling all the veterans and families of veterans at our community. They will be active participants in the days events.
Date/Time:	Friday, August 12, 2011, 1:30 p.m -4:00 p.m.
Place:	Camp Hill, Pa. 17011, Pennsylvania, 17011
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	The Woods at Cedar Run & Hopsice for All Seasons
Contact:	Julia M. Seifried
Tel:	717-737-3373 ext
Email:	jseifried@integracare.com

Title: (ID: 339)	Spirit of 45 Wreath Laying Ceremony
Date/Time:	August 14, 2011, 3:00 PM EST
Place:	, Select State,
Category:	Wreath Laying – Buglers
Organizers:	Bugles Across America
Contact:
Tel:
Email:

Title: (ID: 358)	“Spirit of 45″ Fist Annual Event of Roswell New Mexico	We are having the National Guard present colors, our Mayor will be our Master of Ceremonies. National Guard Chaplain will do the invocation. The Mayor will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Key note Speaker will be The Honorable United States Congressman Steve Pearce followed by New Mexico Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs and our Mayor. Tom Blake will sing the national anthem we will serve brisket and the trimmmings. Closing will be by our locall military school with the song You Raise Me
Date/Time:	August 13, 2011, 4 pm – 7 pm
Place:	Roswell, New Mexico, Select State, 88201
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	Peachtree Village Retirement Community of Roswell, New Mexic
Contact:	Fredda Sanders
Tel:	575-627-8070
Email:	peachtreemkg@islllc.com

Title: (ID: 388)	2nd Annual Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive Event	Please join us for our 2nd Annual event, honoring the legacy of our greatest generation. In addition to our local dignitaries such as Mayor Goldberg, who will read the proclamation aloud, we have the support of several community businesses and orginazitions such as Kays-Ponger & Uselton, Military Heritage Museum, Honor Flight, Vietnam Veterans of America, American Legion Post 103,SW chapter of ABATE of Florida, Veteran Motor Car Club, and Wal-Mart to name a few. Tidewell Honors will be doing a
Date/Time:	August 14, 2011, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Place:	Punta Gorda, FL 33950, Select State,
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	Sterling House of Punta Gorda
Contact:	Teressa Misenheimer, Life Enrichment Coordinator
Tel:	941-416-4028
Email:	tmisenheimer@brookdaleliving.com

Title: (ID: 393)	Spirit of ’45 Swing Dance	From 4:30 pm to 5 pm, Franklin Delano Roosevelt impersonator will be speaking and taking photographs. Starting at 5 pm, Johnny Kleker and The Big Band will be performing. The floor will be open to dancing to Keep the Spirit of ’45 alive.
Date/Time:	August 14th, 2011, 4:30 pm to 7 pm
Place:	Long Beach, CA 90815, Select State,
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske
Contact:
Tel:	(562) 570-69
Email:	district5@longbeach.gov

Title: (ID: 360)	Recollections and Remembrances	The Travelers Rest Historical Society will make audio recordings of individuals telling their memories of August 14, 1945, whether they were in service or at home
Date/Time:	Tuesday, August 9, 2011, 10am – noon
Place:	Greenville, SC 29617, South Carolina, 29617
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	Travelers Rest Historical Society
Contact:	Lamar McCarrell
Tel:	864-610-9043
Email:	lamarmccarrell470@msn.com

Title: (ID: 361)	Keep the Spirit of “45 Alive in Travelers Rest	This community event will have a featured speaker, color guard and other inspiring participants. Families are encouraged to attend.
Date/Time:	Sunday, August 14, 2011, 3pm
Place:	Travelers Rest, SC 29690, South Carolina, 29617
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	Travelers Rest Historical Society
Contact:	Lamar McCarrell
Tel:	864-610-9043
Email:	lamarmccarrell470@msn.com

Title: (ID: 396)	Spirit of ’45 Commemoration and Big Band Concert	North Myrtle Beach Area Historical Museum is commemorating the resilient Spirit of ’45 in a ceremony with Andrew Thielen’s Big Band. The evening includes color guard, patriotic music, and recognition of WWII vets and families of vets. The FREE event is cosponsored by the North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation Department. Bring your chairs and be part of this historic ceremony.
Date/Time:	August 19, 2011, 7 until 9pm
Place:	North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29582
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	North Myrtle Beach Museum / North Myrtle Beach Parks & Rec
Contact:	Jenean Todd
Tel:	910-264-4959
Email:	director@NMBmuseum.com

Title: (ID: 359)	NATIONAL SPIRIT OF ’45 AMSE FREE ADMISSON DAY	We will have free admission into the museum on Sunday, August 14. The American Museum of Science and Energy tells the story of Manhattan Project and the role Oak Ridge played in bringing an end to WWII.
Date/Time:	8/14/2011, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Place:	Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 37830
Category:	Museums – Historical Society
Organizers:	American Museum of Science & Energy
Contact:	Ken Mayes
Tel:	8655749584
Email:	ken.mayes@amse.org

Title: (ID: 312)	“Spirit of ’45 Day” Celebration	We will honor WWII veterans, non DOD civilian support workers and families at an honoring event with speakers, certificates of appreciation, refreshments and a flyover from the 301st Air Force fighter wing.
Date/Time:	Thursday, August 11, 0930 – 1030
Place:	Fort Worth, Texas, 76102
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	VITAS Innovative Hospice Care and The Vintage Flying Museum
Contact:	Kathy Campbell
Tel:	817-870-7125
Email:	kathy.campbell@vitas.com

Title: (ID: 324)	Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive	We will post a Wall of Honor for 5 days with pictures and information of WWII Veterans. On the 14th, we will host a reception for WWII Veterans and/or spouses at our Post home. Guest speaker will be Alice Braud-Jones, chairman, Houston Area Regents Council who will speak on the importance of interviewing WWII Veterans for the Library of Congress Records. At 7:00 we will join with the Taps Across America program in playing Taps.
Date/Time:	August 14, 2011, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Place:	League City, Texas, 77573
Category:	Veterans Organization
Organizers:	American Legion Post 554
Contact:	Sara Lacy
Tel:	956-299-6000
Email:	granna2948@aol.com

Title: (ID: 404)	Spirit of 45	We are having the Spirit of 1945 celebration of the ending of World War ll at our VFW Post 76 as we did last year on August 14, 2011. This year we will have it at 6:00 p.m. and will be serving food & drinks to the people present at our celebration. On behalf of VFW Post 76, the WWII recipients will be honored with a certificate of appreciation for their courage and service to our country. Certificates will be presented by USMC Veteran and Commander of the VFW Post 76. Taps For Vets bugle c
Date/Time:	August 14, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
Place:	San Antonio, Texas, 78209
Category:	Veterans Organization
Organizers:	VFW Post 76
Contact:	Raymond Gutierrez
Tel:	210-367-7349
Email:	Tapsforvets2003@yahoo.com

Title: (ID: 418)	Keeping ’45 Alive	Reception: A brother of a WWII marine that died during Iwo Jema will be saying our openning prayer, Pledge will be led by Boy Scouts. Mayor Pro-Tem, Zem Zemmermen will be speaking and performance of 1940′s music by Don & Judy Early. Closing prayer will be given by a Navy Veteran of WWII. Taps will be played by one of the volunteers from Bugles Across America – Byron McGuire. Cake and Punch will be served and a bag of cracker jacks to be taken as a party favor which was a favorite snack duri
Date/Time:	08/14/2011, 3:PM – 5:PM
Place:	Ft. Worth, Texas, 76132
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	Broadyway Plaza Cityview
Contact:	Redonna Dunlap
Tel:	817.916.8102
Email:	rquinn1@brookdaleliving.com

Title: (ID: 420)	Spirit of ’45 Day at The Spellman	The museum will exhibit photos and items from the WWII era, and have a WWII veteran in full dress to greet people.
Date/Time:	August 14, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Place:	Forney, Texas, 75126
Category:	Museums – Historical Society
Organizers:	Spellman Museum of Forney History
Contact:	Tracy Drane
Tel:	469-323-4084
Email:	historicforney@gmail.com

Title: (ID: 336)	Gold Star Mothers Memorial	Bugles Across America – Utah, and the Gold Star Mothers of Utah will host a National Spirit of ’45 Celebration Day at the “Gold Stars Mothers Memorial” located at the Salt Lake City Cemetery. The program will included: Flag Ceremony, Honor Guard, Patriotic Choir/singing, special VIPs: two WWII Gold Star Mothers, local official presentation followed by a wreath laying ceremony concluding with a multiple “Taps Echo” performed by members of Bugles Across America – Utah
Date/Time:	August 14, 2011, 11:00 am
Place:	Salt Lake City, Utah, 84075
Category:	Wreath Laying – Buglers
Organizers:	Bugles Across America – Utah
Contact:	L. Brent Christensen
Tel:	(801) 560-16
Email:	TAPS.BAA@gmail.com

Title: (ID: 387)	Spirit of ’45	Please stop by to view a memorabilia display provided by the World War II Era Preservation Society.
Date/Time:	8/12/11, 12:00-4:00pm
Place:	South Ogden, Utah, 84403
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	Mountain Ridge Assisted Living
Contact:	Cheryl Schmid
Tel:	801-475-5111
Email:	mountainactivities@yahoo.com

Title: (ID: 329)	International Blu knights Convention	As a member of the Virginia Beach Police,VA. Departments Honor Guard. I will be playing taps during the International Blue Knights Conference banquet to honor members who have passed on to “Heaven 1″. The Blue Knights is a Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club.
Date/Time:	July 21,2011, 2000 hrs
Place:	Chesapeake, Virginia, 23456
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	Blue Knights Chapter VA-5
Contact:	Dana Johnson
Tel:	757-439-3905
Email:	bchfuz@aol.com

Title: (ID: 399)	A Celebration of The Greatest Generation	Please join us for food, a dance presentation, fun and fellowship as we celebrate the legacy of the men and women of the Greatest Generation. Their example of courage, sacrifice, a “can-do” attitude and commitment to community has molded many generations. Please join us as we honor the accomplishments of the generation who endured the hard times of the Great Depression, tyranny in history and then went on to rebuild their shattered lives
Date/Time:	8/20/2011, 2:00PM
Place:	Fairfax, VA, Virginia, 22031-2504
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
Contact:	Sharry Henk
Tel:	703-277-7243
Email:	shenk@thevirginian.org

Title: (ID: 405)	Marion Virginia Commemorates Spirit of ’45	The Town of Marion, VA and VFW Post 4667 join the nationwide commemoration of our region’s “Greatest Generation” heroes with a special ceremony on the lawn at the Smyth County Courthouse on Sunday, 14 August at 4:00pm. All area WWII veterans and their families are urged to attend, and all veterans, active servicemembers, and their families and supporters are invited to join us for a patriotic ceremony.
Date/Time:	August 14, 2011, 4:00pm
Place:	Marion, VA, Virginia, 24354
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	The Town of Marion and VFW Post 4667
Contact:	Ken Heath
Tel:	276-783-4190
Email:	kheath@marionva,org

Title: (ID: 408)	Spirit of 45 commemeration	We are planning an assembly at the Smyth County Virginia Court House, with a keynote address and recognition of all local Veterans of the II WW that are still with us.
Date/Time:	August 14th, 4:oo PM
Place:	Marion, Virginia 24354, Virginia, 24354
Category:	Veterans Organization
Organizers:	Francis Marion Post 4667 VFW
Contact:	Herbert Johnson
Tel:	276-783-7971
Email:	wbaldwin30@earthylink.net

Title: (ID: 409)	Spirit of 45 commemeration	We are planning an assembly at the Smyth County Virginia Court House, with a keynote address and recognition of all local Veterans of the II WW that are still with us.
Date/Time:	August 14th, 4:oo PM
Place:	Marion, Virginia 24354, Virginia, 24354
Category:	Veterans Organization
Organizers:	Francis Marion Post 4667 VFW
Contact:	Herbert Johnson
Tel:	276-783-7971
Email:	wbaldwin30@earthylink.net

Title: (ID: 423)	Reenactment of the Second Virginia Convention and Patrick He	St. John’s Church became famous as a living memorial to American liberty when over 100 Virginia colonial leaders, including Patrick Henry, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Richard Henry Lee, and Peyton Randolph met here in March of 1775 to avoid the wrath of Royal Governor Lord Dunmore in Williamsburg. St. John’s Church was the only building in Richmond suitable to hold the delegates. Patrick Henry’s famous “Give me Liberty or Give me Death” speech was delivered on 23 March 1775 inside the c
Date/Time:	August 14, 2011, 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Place:	Richmond, VA 23223, Virginia, 23223
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	Historic St. John’s Episcopal Church Foundation
Contact:	Bud Oakey
Tel:	804.649.7938
Email:	boakey@comcast.net

Title: (ID: 426)	Spirit of ’45 Day	We will be honoring our WWII Veterans at 4pm on the Smyth County Courthouse lawn. We will have a special keynote speaker and a representative from AWON. Also, there will be special music from our High School Band and Chorus as well as local musical talent.
Date/Time:	August 14, 2011, 4 P.M.
Place:	Marion, VA, Virginia, 24354
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	VFW Post 4667 and Town of Marion, VA
Contact:	Helen Vernon
Tel:	276-783-7465
Email:	helenvernon@comcast.net

Title: (ID: 325)	xUSN/USCG COMANCHE at the Fathoms O’ Fun Festival!	Former USN World War II Auxilary Tug ATA 202 and USCG Cutter COMANCHE will be open to the public with a WW-II display at Port Orchard (across from he USN repair facility in Bremerton, WA) during the Fathoms O’ Fun Festival! public event. It will include items from Pearl Harbor 12-7-11 to August 14, 1945.
Date/Time:	August 14, all day
Place:	Port Orchard, Washington, 98444
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	Comanche 202 Foundation
Contact:	Comanche 202 Foundation
Tel:	(253) 227-96
Email:	ata202@live.com

Title: (ID: 414)	Tahoma National Cemetery – Spirit of 45	Several of our 16 volunteer buglers will play a Cascading Taps at 1:30pm in uniform at the Tahoma National Cemetery.
Date/Time:	August 14, 2011, 1:30pm
Place:	Covington WA, Washington, 98178
Category:	Wreath Laying – Buglers
Organizers:	TNC Support Group
Contact:	Chief Bugler Bernie Moskowitz
Tel:	206-772-6285
Email:	wroneal@aol.com

Title: (ID: 415)	Operation Welcome Home Night	Before the game begins, announcer will recognize all the veterans of the past five Wars, ending with WWII. He will then say: “In recognition of all the American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, coastguardsmen and the military women who sacrificed so much to give the gift of freedom to so many, we will now hear a rendition of taps, played by buglers from the Tahoma National Cemetery in Covington Washington. Lt. Col. Bob O’Neal will play taps, echoed by Chief Bugler Bernie Moskowitz, both of t
Date/Time:	August 13, 2011, 6:30pm
Place:	Tacoma, Washington, Washington, 98406
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	Tacoma Rainiers Baseball Club and “Vets Meet Vets”
Contact:	Lt.Col. Bob O’Neal
Tel:	253-752-8242
Email:	wroneal@aol.com

Title: (ID: 328)	Rolling Taps at Wisconsin State Fair 2011!	I am trying to get as many trumpet/buglers to march in the “Fair” parade at 1:15 and then we will do a “Rolling” at 3:15. Walgreens has donated 200 flags to be handed out and we need folks to bring pictures of their favorite hero! JSonline.com will be mentioning this as well as the State Fair Website! Bring your horn and your horn playing friends! We will have music for the parade as we will be playing “On Wisconsin”……still need a drum line as well as a color guard! Contact me today!
Date/Time:	08/14/2011, 13:00-17:00
Place:	West Allis,Wisconsin, Wisconsin, 53154
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	BuglesAcrossAmerica.org, Walgreens
Contact:	Bill Seaman
Tel:	414-331-8651
Email:	BillSeaman62557@hotmail.com

Title: (ID: 341)	SPIRIT OF 45 CELEBRATION	FREE TO WWII VETERANS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC. 4-7 P.M. COOKOUT, LIVE MUSIC, WWII MEMORABILIA,VEHICLES,EQUIPMENT,PHOTOS OF LOCAL WWII VETERANS 6 P.M.CELEBRATION AND MEMORIAL SERVICE, WITH GUEST SPEAKERS, VETERANS HONOR AND RIFLE GUARD AND ROLLING TAPS – BUGLES ACROSS AMERICA
Date/Time:	SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 4-7 P.M.
Place:	NEENAH, Wisconsin, 54956
Category:	Community Event
Organizers:	ISLAND SHORES INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED LIVING AND WINNEBAGO
Contact:	NANCY TAYLOR-SOWATZKE/WINNEBAGO CO VETERANS SERVICES
Tel:	9207294820
Email:	VETNEEN@CO.WINNEBAGO.WI.US

Title: (ID: 390)	Ice Cream Social	Vitas Hospice will be hosting an Ice Cream Social on the patio of East Troy Manor on Aug. 15, 2011, at 2:30. We will have balloons, ice cream & toppings, music, old photographs and good fellowship.
Date/Time:	August 15, 2011, 2:30 pm
Place:	East Troy, WI 53120, Wisconsin, 53120
Category:	Senior Living Community
Organizers:	Vitas Hospice
Contact:	Cindy Comfort
Tel:	262-642-3995
Email:	ccomfort@carriagehealthcare.com

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Taco Bell Founder and WWII Veteran has Passed Away

Monday, January 18th, 2010

We are sad to hear that Taco Bell founder, Glen W. Bell Jr., has passed away at the age of 86. Mr. Bell, a World War II veteran, started one of our country’s most successful Veteran-Owned Businesses! Our sympathy goes out to Mr. Bell’s friends and loved ones.

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