Volunteer for Veterans Day
From: PatUWVC@aol.com
Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 15:09:21 EDT
Subject: Re: Volunteer for veteran's day?
To: mateo1970@yahoo.com
In a message dated 10/14/2005 11:17:44 AM Pacific Daylight Time, Matt Sanchez writes:
We're a group of veterans at Columbia University and I was wondering if there were any volunteer opportunities for the Parade?
Hi. I am the Veterans Day Parade Chairman, and Vietnam Veterans 67-68. Damn do I need all sorts of help.
Somebody give me a call and we'll go from there, or come by anytime 10am until 8pm every day and some weekends. I'll be here this Sunday from around 9am until approx. 3pm.
Thanks very much for the offer, and indeed we need it. See below for outline of what we have going.
Veterans Day 2005:
A Special Observation
This years Veterans Day holds a particularly special meaning. It marks the 60th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War, and provides us with a chance to salute the members of this great generation.
The United War Veterans Council has been called upon by the Department of Defense to honor our World War II veterans by presenting this years Veterans Day Parade as the Nations Parade -- the final event of a yearlong salute to our WWII veterans.
In addition, this year we are again at war, with many of our men and women deployed overseas and in harms way. By honoring those who served in years past, we ensure that tomorrows veterans know that their courage and sacrifice will be remembered by future generations.
To honor both the Greatest and Latest generations of Veterans, we are enhancing this years parade by inviting each states to send a contingency of World War II veterans to participate in the Nations Parade up 5th Avenue, Veterans Day, Friday November 11th, 2005.
The cornerstone of our Veterans Day activities, the parade features:
March through heart of Manhattan (Up 5th Avenue from 26th street to 56th Street)
Marching bands, veterans, active duty military, civic leaders and organizations
In honor of the 60h Anniversary of World War II, we will have special floats around the WW II theme
20,000+ participants (including 2,500+ youth bands)
600,000+ spectators
Coverage by local media (TV, print, radio)
We are calling upon all of you to help us contact our WW II veterans to participate
The NATIONS PARADE
From the Greatest to the Latest Generation
Veterans Day - New York City
Friday, November 11th, 2005
The component parts of the Nations Parade 2005 NYC
Eternal Light Monument Ceremony: Traditionally, and every year without exception, a ceremony of approximately one hour, starting at 10:00 a.m. takes place in front of the Eternal Light Monument, at 5th Avenue, between 23rd and 25th Streets. Thousands of general public and veterans attend to Pledge Allegiance; hear the Invocation to those military now deceased and Armed Forces presently serving,
a 21 Gun Salute, speeches from acclaimed present and former military
(i.e. Medal of Honor Recipients), Veterans organization executives, and the
Mayor of NYC. At precisely 11:00am church bells throughout NYC signifies the Wreathe Laying Ceremony in front of the monument by various organizations. For those requiring it, seating is available.
The Parade: Immediately following the ceremony, the parade officially starts, with elected officials, dignitaries and the Grand Marshals taking the lead. An exact Line of March is prepared well beforehand, with all participants gathered at their designated and reserved streets awaiting their Parade Marshals notice to begin marching up 5th Avenue. Starting off at 23rd Street and 5th Avenue and going up to 57th Street and 5th Avenue, a parade of 23,000 plus participants, military vehicles, floats, bands, horse cavalries etc requires approximately 4 hours of time. Traditionally, the Mayor and various dignitaries walk in the parade up to the Reviewing Stand in front of the New York City Public Library 40th Street and 5th Avenue, where they then proceed to acknowledge the thousands of participants. There will be bleacher seating for those veterans who wish to view the parade. The media sets up stationary cameras at this location, with roving camera crews throughout the parade route.
After Parade Celebration: The Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum, located at 46th Street and 12th Avenue, Pier 46, will host all veterans, family members and friends to an afternoon of military pageantry to service aboard this gallant ship. All are welcomed to music, refreshments and meeting of fellow veterans. Visit the VETERANS FAIR area to learn of all your many benefits for serving.
Admission is free to all veterans.
Cut/paste http://nationsparade.org/ for the Parade Application and more information
Best,
Patrick Gualtieri
Executive Director
United War Veterans Council NYC, Inc
Delegate VVA 126, Manhattan
346 Broadway, Suite 807
NYC, NY 10013
Main: 212 693-1476
Fax: 212 693-1475
Email: PatUWVC@aol.com
Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 15:09:21 EDT
Subject: Re: Volunteer for veteran's day?
To: mateo1970@yahoo.com
In a message dated 10/14/2005 11:17:44 AM Pacific Daylight Time, Matt Sanchez writes:
We're a group of veterans at Columbia University and I was wondering if there were any volunteer opportunities for the Parade?
Hi. I am the Veterans Day Parade Chairman, and Vietnam Veterans 67-68. Damn do I need all sorts of help.
Somebody give me a call and we'll go from there, or come by anytime 10am until 8pm every day and some weekends. I'll be here this Sunday from around 9am until approx. 3pm.
Thanks very much for the offer, and indeed we need it. See below for outline of what we have going.
Veterans Day 2005:
A Special Observation
This years Veterans Day holds a particularly special meaning. It marks the 60th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War, and provides us with a chance to salute the members of this great generation.
The United War Veterans Council has been called upon by the Department of Defense to honor our World War II veterans by presenting this years Veterans Day Parade as the Nations Parade -- the final event of a yearlong salute to our WWII veterans.
In addition, this year we are again at war, with many of our men and women deployed overseas and in harms way. By honoring those who served in years past, we ensure that tomorrows veterans know that their courage and sacrifice will be remembered by future generations.
To honor both the Greatest and Latest generations of Veterans, we are enhancing this years parade by inviting each states to send a contingency of World War II veterans to participate in the Nations Parade up 5th Avenue, Veterans Day, Friday November 11th, 2005.
The cornerstone of our Veterans Day activities, the parade features:
March through heart of Manhattan (Up 5th Avenue from 26th street to 56th Street)
Marching bands, veterans, active duty military, civic leaders and organizations
In honor of the 60h Anniversary of World War II, we will have special floats around the WW II theme
20,000+ participants (including 2,500+ youth bands)
600,000+ spectators
Coverage by local media (TV, print, radio)
We are calling upon all of you to help us contact our WW II veterans to participate
The NATIONS PARADE
From the Greatest to the Latest Generation
Veterans Day - New York City
Friday, November 11th, 2005
The component parts of the Nations Parade 2005 NYC
Eternal Light Monument Ceremony: Traditionally, and every year without exception, a ceremony of approximately one hour, starting at 10:00 a.m. takes place in front of the Eternal Light Monument, at 5th Avenue, between 23rd and 25th Streets. Thousands of general public and veterans attend to Pledge Allegiance; hear the Invocation to those military now deceased and Armed Forces presently serving,
a 21 Gun Salute, speeches from acclaimed present and former military
(i.e. Medal of Honor Recipients), Veterans organization executives, and the
Mayor of NYC. At precisely 11:00am church bells throughout NYC signifies the Wreathe Laying Ceremony in front of the monument by various organizations. For those requiring it, seating is available.
The Parade: Immediately following the ceremony, the parade officially starts, with elected officials, dignitaries and the Grand Marshals taking the lead. An exact Line of March is prepared well beforehand, with all participants gathered at their designated and reserved streets awaiting their Parade Marshals notice to begin marching up 5th Avenue. Starting off at 23rd Street and 5th Avenue and going up to 57th Street and 5th Avenue, a parade of 23,000 plus participants, military vehicles, floats, bands, horse cavalries etc requires approximately 4 hours of time. Traditionally, the Mayor and various dignitaries walk in the parade up to the Reviewing Stand in front of the New York City Public Library 40th Street and 5th Avenue, where they then proceed to acknowledge the thousands of participants. There will be bleacher seating for those veterans who wish to view the parade. The media sets up stationary cameras at this location, with roving camera crews throughout the parade route.
After Parade Celebration: The Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum, located at 46th Street and 12th Avenue, Pier 46, will host all veterans, family members and friends to an afternoon of military pageantry to service aboard this gallant ship. All are welcomed to music, refreshments and meeting of fellow veterans. Visit the VETERANS FAIR area to learn of all your many benefits for serving.
Admission is free to all veterans.
Cut/paste http://nationsparade.org/ for the Parade Application and more information
Best,
Patrick Gualtieri
Executive Director
United War Veterans Council NYC, Inc
Delegate VVA 126, Manhattan
346 Broadway, Suite 807
NYC, NY 10013
Main: 212 693-1476
Fax: 212 693-1475
Email: PatUWVC@aol.com
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