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Posted on: May 21, 2024

[ARCHIVED] Veterans Memorial Inaugural Flag Raising Ceremony

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 Veterans Memorial Inaugural Flag Raising Ceremony at Queen Anne's County's Veterans Point at Wells Cove Park

 

WHO:   Veterans, Military Personnel, Community Leaders, Government Officials, Project Coordinators/Funders 

WHEN:   Monday, May 27th, 1:00 - 2:00 PM

WHERE:  321 Wells Cove Rd, Grasonville, MD 21638 (Adjacent to Bridge's Restaurant, Kent Narrows)

DETAILS:

  • Honor Guard Presentation: Posting of the Colors
  • Narration: Formal unfolding of the flag with narration of each fold's significance
  • Flag Raising: First raising of the flag at Veterans Memorial Pointe
  • National Anthem: Singing of the National Anthem
  • Remarks: Brief speeches by project donors and leaders
  • Save the Date Distribution: For the Official Dedication Event on 11/11 @ 11 AM
  • Attire: Veterans and currently serving personnel encouraged to wear uniforms, whole or in part

 

Additional Information: Organized in collaboration with key partners and stakeholders, the event will feature the formal unfolding and raising of the flag, remarks from project leaders, and the distribution of Save the Date cards for the Official Dedication Event. Veterans and military personnel are encouraged to attend and wear their uniforms, as the community comes together to honor those who have served. While the project is nearing completion, a few minor finishing touches remain. 

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