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.
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
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
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
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
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