The USS North Carolina (BB-55) My all-time favorite warship. As an elementary school student in North Carolina, I donated nickels and dimes to save this ship back in the early sixties.
Friday, August 9, 2013
"Keeping the Spirit of 45 Alive" in McHenry, Illinois
From the August 8, 2013, Northwest (McHenry County, Il) Herald.
WHEN: 5 P.M. August 11th
WHERE: Veteran's Park, Park and Pearl Streets, McHenry, Illinois
COST & INFO: Fourth annual National Day of Remembrance honoring all members of "The Greatest Generation."
Program will recognize couples married in the 1940s. World War II veterans will be honored guests.
Entertainment provided by the Lakes Area Swing Band (playing Big Band and Swing music from the era).
Radio broadcast by Lou Rugani.
White doves of peace will be released.
Honor Guard rifle salute and rolling taps. Free.
I'll Be There. --GreGen
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment