Veterans Day Remembrance ceremony welcomes residents from the Sun Cities
(Submitted photo/Rudy Grom)
Sun City West American Legion Post 94 Honor Guard Rifle Squad Leader Ron Ripley directs firing by riflemen Lance Manning, Paul Reichenbach, Jim Andrews, Charlie Fridinger and Larry Fulcher, as Bugler Crystal Hoffman (far right) prepares for sounding Taps.
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The Northwest Valley Veterans Association invites residents to take part in the Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Sunland Memorial Park, Mortuary & Cremation Center, 15826 N. Del Webb Blvd.
The pre-ceremony music provided by Robert Prado starts 8:30 a.m.
The approximately 90-minute program will honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, recognizing their service, sacrifice and contributions to the United States.
The ceremony will feature guest speaker Winnie Fritz, U.S. Army nurse and Vietnam veteran, a military flyover, and the presentation of colors by the Peoria High School Air Force Junior ROTC Color Guard. Members of Mary Ellen Piotrowski American Legion Post 94 Sun City West, will provide the traditional three-round rifle salute and the sounding of Taps.
Following the ceremony, Dignity Memorial will provide a complimentary lunch for attendees.
This organization brings together veterans organizations and those supporting veterans throughout the Northwest Valley to promote patriotic observances, honor veterans and serve the community.
Call Phil Easley 602-561-0353 or email p_easley@msn.com.
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