WHEN:        2nd Wednesday of each month
WHERE:      Kalkaska Senior Center, 303 S. Coral Street
TIME:           0900 - 1100 HRS



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The Michigan Vietnam Veteran Traveling Memorial


                             !!!  EVENT  CANCELLED !!!
   
will be at Railroad Square in Downtown Kalkaska on August 18, 19, and 20, 2023  
The Memorial is sponsored by Kalkaska American Legion Post 480 and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 154

What is the Michigan Vietnam Veteran Traveling Memorial ?

It is a Memorial to the Men and Women from Michigan who lost their lives in the Vietnam War.   It is a message saying "We Will Not Forget" those who did not come home from Southeast Asia and are listed as a Prisoner of War or Missing in Action. It is a place for those who have served to come together in remembrance of their fellow Soldier, Marine, Seaman, Airman, and Coast Guardsman. It is a place to honor those who have received the Flag as the words "on behalf of a proud and grateful nation,"  have been spoken.

 SCHEDULE   OF   EVENTS *

Friday, August 18, 2023

1:00 p.m.    Escort expected to arrive at Railroad Square in Kalkaska, MI

5:00 p.m.    Opening Ceremony at Railroad Square Pavilion:   
  ~  Welcome and opening remarks
  ~    Reading of the names every hour of those from Michigan still                  MIA with  Tolling of the Bell – assisted by Kalkaska Cub Scout               Pack and Boy Scout Troop

7:00 p.m.    Taps.     Memorial closes to the public.

Saturday, August 19, 2023

7:00 a.m.    Memorial opens to the public. 
                       
  ~  The Traverse City VA Mobile Vet Center will be on-site to provide                information / counseling
  ~  The Kalkaska County Dept. of Veterans Affairs office will be on-site
        to provide information and answer questions.
  ~  Reading of the names every hour of those from Michigan still MIA
        with Tolling of the Bell – assisted by Kalkaska Cub Scout Pack and
        Boy Scout Troop

7:00 p.m.    Closing Ceremony.   Taps

Sunday, August 20, 2023

7:00 a.m.    Memorial opens to the public.

 
Note:    * All events subject to change

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