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Calvary Christian Center
Memorial Day Ceremony
Sunday, May 30th, 2010
10:00AM and 2:00PM
ENCORE PERFORMANCE
Monday, May 31st, 2010
12:00PM
Also Featuring:
On Display May 24th through May 31st, 2010
Celebrated Highlights:
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Honor and Recognition of Veterans and Military Personnel Including Heroes Serving in the War on Terror in Operations Enduring Freedom & Iraqi Freedom
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Presentation at Six-Panel Replica of The Vietnam Wall
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Tribute at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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Dramatic Vietnam Reenactments
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Display of uparmored Humvees, current and vintage military vehicles
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Children's activities provided for infants through 6th grade
2010 Keynote Speaker
(Sunday, 10am and 2pm Ceremonies):
Maj. General Cecil R. Richardson, U.S. Air Force
Major General Cecil R. Richardson is a member of the special staff of the Chief of Staff at the Pentagon Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.. General Richardson brings a powerful word of encouragement to those who have served and are serving our country.
2010 Keynote Speaker
(Monday, 12pm Ceremony)
Wade Franks
Wade Franks, a highly-decorated veteran, served in A Shau Valley and fought in "Hamburger Hill", one of the longest and bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War. Wade's story is one of survival and hope. His life mission is to honor his fallen friends who never made it home.
Veteran's Support Group
Dates: Ongoing Throughout the Year
FREE MEDICAL CLINIC
Provided by the Bayanihan Clinic
SATURDAY, MAY 29th
10:30am to 3:00pm
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Blood Pressure and Diabetes Screening
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Free medical consultation performed by medical students from UC Davis with an MD supervising
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Health Education Flyers
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Prescription of Medication as Needed
Service will be provided for all Veterans and their families as time permits.
A Grateful Nation Remembers
Media Coverage:
"...powerful... a touching and elaborate Memorial Day
production... truly captures the purpose
and spirit of Memorial Day." - CBS KOVR 13 News
"...truly inspiring and unforgettable, I am still in awe of
the morning's events. I hope I have the
opportunity to bring my family and entire staff
next year." - Wally Herger, U.S. Congressman
"The professionalism of the event was surpassed
only by the spirit of giving of all who participated...
words cannot adequately express how moved
we were." - Ron Titus, U.S. Navy Vietnam
Veteran & Diana Titus, USO
"For the first time in my life I stood in front of
a thankful crowd... as I watched those who had
sacrificed everything. That day, as I watched hero
among hero... I knew what it meant to be humble."
- Jason Madol, USAF
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