Thursday, May 12

MCSTVC Opens

10:00 AM Posting of Colors (American Legion Post #56)
Invocation - Pastor Doug Worley (Nebo First Baptist Church)
MCSTVC will be open for public visitation and school groups will visit the event throughout the day.

8:00 PM Retiring of Colors (National Guard 1451st Transportation Company)
Benediction - Pastor Alan Sailors (Rocky Pass Free Will Baptist Church)

* Local 1451 National Guard Unit Transportation Company will provide all after hours security for The Wall.
The public is welcome to visit The Wall 24 hours a day.

Friday, May 13

MCSTVC Opens

8:00 AM Posting of Colors (MHS NJROTC)
Invocation - Pastor Jerry Lewis (Grace Community Church)
MCSTVC will be open for public visitation and school groups will visit the event throughout the day.

8:00 AM - Event open to public and school groups
5:00 PM

5:00 PM - Foothills Community band to perform
8:00 PM Honor and recognize those who serve and protect our community

8:00 PM Retiring of Colors (McDowell County Scout Troops)
Benediction - Pastor Charles Hughes (Bethlehem Baptist Church)

* Local 1451 National Guard Unit Transportation Company will provide all after hours security for The Wall.
The public is welcome to visit The Wall 24 hours a day.

Saturday, May 14

Grand Opening


10:00 AM - The MCSTVC Grand Opening Ceremony
11:30 AM Select State and National Elected Officials
Invocation - Reverend George Hutchins (LTC Chaplain (RET))
Local Talent - MHS NJROTC, MHS Band & National Guard #1451
Keynote Address - Jack Devine - VP of Vietnam Veterans of America
Calling of the Names
Families of those killed in action will be recognized
There will be a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the end of this ceremony
Benediction - CPT Richard Anderson (retired Chaplain)

12:00 PM Fly-over (Local Enthusiasts)

1:00 PM Calling of the Names

2:00 PM All Veterans Reception/Reunion

4:00 PM - Local Groups, soloist, school groups will be performing
Dusk

8:00 PM Retiring of Colors (Arrowhead VFW #4208)
Benediction - Pastor Jim Brewer (Glenwood Baptist)

Sunday, May 15

Rejoice At The Wall

10:00 AM Posting of Colors (Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club)
Invocation - Pastor Steve Hawkins

Afternoon & Evening Activities

2:30 PM Reggie Sadler & Family (On Stage)

3:30 PM Randy Kington (God & Country Speaker)

4:30 PM - Terry McKinney & Friends (On Stage)
8:00 PM Other Local Talent

8:00 PM Retiring of Colors (American Legion Post #56)
Benediction - Pastor Kent Smith (First Methodist Church)

Monday, May 16

8:00 AM Posting of Colors (American Legion Post #56)
Invocation - Pastor Harold Webb (Liberty Free Will Baptist Church)

Event open to public & school groups

5:00 PM Retiring of Colors (McDowell County Salute to Veterans Team Members)
Benediction - Pastor Dan Thornton (Old Fort Presbyterian Church)