Schedule
Posted by Michael
The Moving Wall, the nation’s first and only traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial, will be in Miamisburg from September 25-29, 2008.
We are in the process of putting detailed information online outlining everything from the wall’s arrival, set-up, ceremonies, etceteras.
Please enjoy the AF Band of Flight on Thursday, 25 September at approximately 5:30 PM
Opening Ceremony
Thursday, September 25, 2008, 5:30 PM
12:00 P.M.
The Moving Wall opens to public
5:30 P.M.
United State Air Force Band of Flight performs a selection of patriotic music, approximately 20 minutes.
5:50 P.M.
POST COLORS
Vietnam Veterans of America
Miami Valley Chapter 97
NATIONAL ANTHEM
United States Air Force Band of Flight
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Girl Scouts of Miamisburg
AIR FORCE FLYOVER
C-130
910th Airlift Wing, Youngstown Air Reserve Station
INVOCATION
Chaplin Robin Barnes-McCarthy
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc
Miami Valley Chapter #3
Miamisburg Ministerial Society
READING OF PROCLAMATION
Dick Church, Mayor
City of Miamisburg
SPEAKERS
Yellow Ribbon Support Center
June Izzi-Bailey
Operation Tribute to Freedom Speakers Service
U.S. Army Captain David Powell
Commander of the Dayton Recruiting Company
READING OF MIAMISBURG-AREA FALLEN HEROES
Dick Church, Mayor
City of Miamisburg
LAYING OF WREATHS
Miami Valley Young Marines
Upper Valley Young Marines
POEM
The Wall
Judy Barney, Clerk of Council
City of Miamisburg
BENEDICTION
Chaplin Robin Barnes-McCarthy
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc
Miami Valley Chapter #3
RIFLE SALUTE
Vietnam Veterans of America
Miami Valley Chapter 97
TAPS
United States Air Force Band of Flight
Friday, September 26, 2008
8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
City schools visiting
6:00 P.M.
Miamisburg High School Marching Band performs a selection of patriotic music
7:30 P.M.
RIFLE SALUTE & TAPS
West Carrollton VFW/Miamisburg American Legion Color Guard
Dedication Ceremony
Saturday, September 27, 2008, 6:00 PM
6:00 P.M.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Timeless Band
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Girl Scouts of Miamisburg
INVOCATION
Don Ferguson, Chaplin
Hammond Memorial VFW Post 3438
SPEAKERS
Jim Scaggs, Associate Pastor
Gary McKiddy (Fallen Hero from Miamisburg) saved Jim’s life
Cindy LaPointe-Dalfer
Widow of Sp4 Joseph Guy LaPointe, Jr.
Medal of Honor recipient
READING OF MIAMISBURG AREA FALLEN HEROES
Darin Preston, Vice Mayor
City of Miamisburg
POW/MIA TABLE
Hammond Memorial VFW Post 3438
Ladies Auxiliary
POEM READING
The Cage
Chained Eagles of Ohio
A motorcycle organization dedicated to prisoners of all wars and those missing in action
BENEDICTION
Don Ferguson, Chaplin
Hammond Memorial VFW Post 3438
SHOT GUN SALUTE
Color Guard
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
TAPS
Gerrard Shields
Bugles Across America
Closing Ceremony
Sunday, September 28, 2008, 5:30 PM
Miamisburg High School Madrigal Singers perform a selection of patriotic music, approximately 15 minutes.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Miamisburg High School Madrigal Singers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop 402 and Cub Scout Pack 440
INVOCATION
SPEAKERS
Guy B. Richardson, MHSA, FACHE
Medical Center Director, Dayton VA Medical Center
Dave Bauer, Director of Flags of Our Heroes
Director of Ground Operations, Honor Flight
READING OF MIAMISBURG AREA FALLEN HEROES
Dick Church, Mayor
City of Miamisburg
POW/MIA TABLE
Hammond Memorial VFW Post 3438
Ladies Auxiliary
MIAMI VALLY PIPES AND DRUMS
Various selections
POEM READING
Other Side of The Wall, Author Patrick Camunes
Chained Eagles of Ohio
A motorcycle organization dedicated to prisoners of all wars and those missing in action
BENEDICTION
Pastor Mike Hout
St. Jacob Lutheran
RETIRING OF COLORS
Wright State University Army ROTC Color Guard
RETREAT
Jeff Leonard, Bugles Across America
SHOT GUN SALUTE
Color Guard
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
MIAMI VALLEY PIPES AND DRUMS
Amazing Grace
TAPS
Jeff Leonard, Bugles Across America
Monday, September 29, 2008
8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
City schools visiting
Library Park closes to the public
The Moving Wall Memorial is open for visitation 24 hours a day. Staff will be limited from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Out of respect for the Memorial, food and beverages are not allowed, and the use of cell phones is strictly prohibited while in the Library Park. Solicitation of any kind is not allowed in/or adjacent to the Library Park.