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Memorial Day

MEMORIAL DAY

VIRTUAL CEREMONY

MONDAY, MAY 31ST

Join us on Monday, May 31st for our virtual Memorial Day ceremony.
This event will be broadcast live at 11:00AM across our social media and posted afterward here on our website.
Thank you for remembering those that lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces – we look forward to seeing you on the 31st.

PROGRAM

Welcoming Remarks
Jillian Decker, NJVVMF Director of Development
National Anthem
Ali Gleason
Keynote
Col. Lisa Hou, D.O., Interim Adjutant General
Meaning of Memorial Day
New Jersey Vietnam Veterans
Poem Introduction
Keri A. Giannotti, NJVVMF Museum Educator
“Hallowed Ground”
Sgt. Ret. Lea Magnacavello & Sgt. David Matthew Shelton
Virtual Wreaths Processional
Closing Remarks
Jillian Decker, NJVVMF Director of Development
Benediction
Rev. Gerard Appel, NJVVMF Office Manager
Taps
Jacob Cook, Barnegat High School Navy JROTC

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THIS VIRTUAL EVENT POSSIBLE

Production

Bensound.com, Music Backtracks
Purple-Planet.com, Music Backtracks
“In Honor”, David Fesliyan, Music Backtrack
Jillian Decker, Producer & Editor

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS

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