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Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration: Warriors Remembered

  • 30 Mar 2017
  • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Martin's Crosswinds, 7400 Greenway Center Drive, Greenbelt, MD 20770

3rd Annual Welcome Home
Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration:
Warriors Remembered

Please join us for the 3rd Annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration. The theme of this year's program is "Warriors Remembered." A special event has been planned to honor our Vietnam Veterans, thank them for their service, and provide them with a long overdue Welcome Home. 

This year’s celebration features a dynamic list of speakers, including Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh, Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary George W. Owings III and Army Sgt. Major Rodwell L. Forbes, Fort George G. Meade’s former Garrison Command Sergeant Major.  This is the third year the State of Maryland will celebrate the commemorative day. Last year, at the request of Hospice of the Chesapeake, legislation was introduced by state Sen. John Astle, D-Annapolis and was the first bill signed into law by Gov. Larry Hogan. March 30 was chosen because it was the day in 1973 when the last troops were withdrawn from Vietnam.


Here is the schedule of events for the evening:
  • 4:00 PM Doors open for an opportunity to meet and greet fellow Vietnam Veterans
  • 5:00 PM Hors d’oeuvres and beverages available until Program begins (Cash bar)
  • 6:00 PM Please find your seats
  • 6:30 PM Program begins
  • 8:00 PM Program concludes

Order of program 

Call to Order                                                   Retired Army Col. Bert Rice

Presentation of the Colors                              VVA Chapter 451 Honor Guard

“The Star-Spangled Banner”                          Donna Stewart-Moore

Pledge of Allegiance and Welcome               Retired Army Col. Bert Rice

Invocation                                                       Lou Reymann

Retire the Colors                                            VVA Chapter 451 Honor Guard

Hospice of the Chesapeake                            Ben Marcantonio, President & CEO 

State of Maryland                                           Secretary George W. Owings III       

United States of America                               Retired Army Maj. Gen. James T. Jackson

“America the Beautiful”                                Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Gospel Choir

Community                                                     Baltimore Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh

Honor Salute and Moment of Silence            Fort George G. Meade CSM Brian S. Cullen

“Battle Hymn of the Republic“                      Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Gospel Choir

United States Military                                    Army Sgt. Maj. Rodwell L. Forbes

“God Bless the USA”                                     Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Gospel Choir

Closing Comments                                         Retired Army Col. Bert Rice


FAQs

Are tickets required for this event?

Yes, tickets are required for all guests. Tickets are free for all Vietnam Veterans and one guest of each Vietnam Veteran, as well as for two family members of deceased Vietnam Veterans. Tickets for additional guests and community members are $30 (plus Eventbrite fee). For tickets, click here, or contact Nicole Malatesta at 443-837-1513;  veterans@hospicechesapeake.org

What is the dress for the event?

Veterans are invited to wear their uniforms, if possible. If not, Vietnam Veterans are welcome to wear clothing and gear that identifies them as a Vietnam Veteran. Otherwise, dress for the event is patriotic casual.

How can I contact Hospice of the Chesapeake with any questions?

Contact Nicole Malatesta at 443.837.1513 or veterans@hospicechesapeake.org

Location: Martin's Crosswinds, 7400 Greenway Center Drive, Greenbelt, MD 20770

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