June 23 - June 27 - Burlington, NJ

Burlington, NJ
June 23 - June 27, 2010

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Wednesday 6/23

AVTT SCHEDULE – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2010

12:00 The Wall arrives Burlington Center, RT 541, Burlington NJ
Biker escorts, Grand Marshall, police, etc. meet there.

2:00 The Wall and escorts arrive at Fountain of Life Center

Opening Speeches by FOLC Representative and AVTT
Reception for bikers and participants

6:00 Tents erected on site and other misc. set ups needed.

Thursday 6/24

The American Veterans Traveling Tribute and “Traveling Wall” exhibit will open 12:00 p.m. today.
Special events are planned at various times from today through Sunday evening.
The exhibits are open for viewing 24/7.
Today is dedicated to our Disabled American Veterans, the American Legion,
the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Veterans-at Large

12:00 p.m. Cost of Freedom Exhibit open for Visitors

1:00 p.m. Welcome
Posting of Colors
Invocation:
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem
Recognition of Honored Guests
Grand Marshall: Rev. Ed Vetkoskey-WW II Vet.
AVTT Speaker
Keynote Address
Music God Bless America
Benediction and Invitation to Return
Retire Colors

7:00 p.m. Candlelight Memorial Ceremony
Master of Ceremonies – Bob Jonas POW/MIA Committee
Posting of Colors – Marine Corps League Detachment 1775
Pledge of Allegiance – Family Member
National Anthem – Bob Patterson
Invocation – Jerry Skorch, VVA #899
Welcoming Remarks – Bob Jonas,POW/MIA Committee
Reading " From The Other Side" - Bob Henderson - Nam Knights South Jersey
Amazing Grace – Second Street Irish Society Pipes and Drums
Missing Man Ceremony – Tony Halas, POW/MIA Committee
Reading of the Names – Harry Ahearn and Harry Ruhle
Presentation of Candles, Rose and Flag to families/friends - Sue Quinn-Morris, Ed Dillio, Drew Bain
Background Music - Second Street Irish Society Pipes and Drums
Escort of families and friends to the Wall – Various Org.
POW Prayer – Tony Halas, POW/MIA Committee
Vocal Selection – William Mead “Bring him home” - State Vocalist – NJ Dept Veterans of Foreign Wars
Rifle Salute – Marine Corps League Giordano Detachment
Taps – Bobby Mac / POW/MIA Committee, Marty Seroter / Honor Guard Bugler
Benediction – Jerry Skorch VVA #899
Retire Colors – Marine Corps League Detachment 1775

Friday 6/25

Today is dedicated to our Police and Fire Personnel, EMT’s, Paramedics,
Emergency Squads, Civic Leaders, and Public Officials

8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Cost of Freedom Exhibit open for Visitors
11:00 a.m. Welcome -
Posting of Colors
Invocation -
Pledge of Allegiance -
National Anthem
Recognition of Honored Guests
AVTT Speaker
Special Speaker: Stephen C. Fazekas, Florence Twp. Chief of Police
Keynote Speaker:
America the Beautiful
Benediction & Invitation to Return -
Retire Colors

7:00 p.m. Welcome
Posting of Colors
Medley of Patriotic Songs
Laying of Wreaths – Gold Star Mothers, Blue Star Mothers
V V A 899, others
Reading of Names of Burlington County KIA
Luminaries – placed by Life Center Academy
National Honor Society Students (weather permitting)
Bagpipes
Benediction
Taps
Retire Colors

Saturday 6/26

Today is dedicated to honoring our Active Duty Military Personnel and their families

8:00 a.m – 8:00 p.m. Cost of Freedom Exhibit open for Visitors
11:00 a.m. Welcome
Posting of Colors
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem
Recognition of Honored Guests
Special Music
AVTT Speaker
Special Speaker: McGuire Officer
Keynote Speaker: Congressman Chris Smith pending
12:30 p.m. FLYOVER - Pending
Benediction and Invitation to Return
Retire Colors

7:00 p.m. Welcome
Posting of Colors
Vocal Selection
POW/MIA Speaker:
Release of Balloons POW/MIA – M Pact Girls Club,
Fountain of Life Center
Reading of Names of Burlington County KIA
Luminaries: M Pact Girls Club, FOLC
Bagpipes
Benediction & Invitation to Return
Taps
Retire Colors

Sunday 6/27

Today: Special Services and Bikers Ride of Honor

8:00 a.m. – 6: 00 p.m. Cost of Freedom Exhibit open for Visitors

10:00 a.m. Worship Service in Sanctuary

3:00 p.m. Closing Ceremony
Bikers Ride of Honor Arrives
(bring your camera for photos with Bikers and the Wall)
Posting of Colors
Welcome
Recognition of Grand Marshall & Honored Guests
AVTT Speaker
Special Speaker
Last Reading of the Names of Burlington Co. KIA
Taps
Benediction
Retire Colors

6:00 p.m. Special Patriotic Service in Sanctuary

6:00 p.m. Crew on Site and Exhibits Taken Down

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Writings On This Wall

They went away young and came back very old
It seemed so unreal the stories they told
But to those who had been there so far away
The horror was not from day to day
Brother and uncles and fathers were sent
Their families’ prayers with them wherever they went

Warriors in places that were never seen
Some say in places they shouldn’t have been
They went to help others not knowing their fate
But death took its toll; it just wouldn’t wait

A wall was erected, a memorial place
It gave them a name without knowing their face
Many will come, to stop and stare
Some didn’t know them; some didn’t care

But to those who loved them their memory was clear
They’ll never forget the ones they held dear
Those who came home were not heroes to all
Those who did not, got their names on the wall.

By Rachel Holland
Grade 7 H
October 26, 199

THE WALL

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