Honoring And Remembering
America's Veterans
&
Fallen Heroes
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January 17
VAC Meeting - 1900 @ VFW, Post 23
February 21
VAC Meeting - 1900 @ VFW, Post 23
March 20
VAC Meeting - 1900 @ VFW, Post23
April 17
VAC Meeting - 1900 @ VFW, Post23
May 15
VAC Meeting - 1900 @ American Legion, Post 158
May 19 (date is subject to change)
Place Flags On Veterans Graves
Of the more than 100 cemeteries and burial grounds within Lebanon County, the Flags Committee assures the placement of an American flag on each Veterans grave in nearly one-quarter of them. Volunteers meet at 9:30 a.m. at Mount Lebanon Cemetery, 235 Maple Street, to pick up flags for placement at their assigned cemeteries. This is typically a rain or shine event. Contact or the to volunteer your assistance.
May 28
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremonies
Parade formation begins at 8:00 a.m. with step-off from 8th & Cumberland St. at 9:30. The parade procedes east on Cumberland St. to 4th St., north on 4th to Lehman St., then west on Lehman to 8th St. where it disbands. A Memorial Day ceremony is held at Monument Park, 8th & Lehman St., immediately following the parade. Guest speaker to be announced later. There is also a brief ceremony at the Mount Lebanon Cemetery Soldier's Block, 235 Maple St. Anyone wishing to participate in the parade please contact the Lebanon Memorial Day Parade Committee no later than April 15. This is a weather sensitive event so stay tuned to local media for any announcements.
June 19
VAC Meeting - 1900 @ VFW, Post 23
July (date to be announced)
Project Welcome Home Picnic
This is a members only event. Members please contact Project Welcome Home for details.
September 18
VAC Meeting - 1900 @ VFW, Post 23
October 6-7
Mt. Aetna Native American Festival
Project Welcome Home annually participates in this event. This two day event features a live Native American drum and dancing, authentic regalias, and several vendors of Native American clothing, jewelry and memorabilia. While honoring Native American traditions the festival also honors America's veterans. Many of the drummers, dancers and vendors have served in the military. The festival is held at the Mt. Aetna Community Fire Company grounds, PA Rt. 501 north of Myerstown. Opens daily at 10:00 a.m. Admission is free but donations are greatly appreciated and benefit the Mt. Aetna Community Fire Company.
October 16
VAC Meeting - 1900 @ VFW, Post 23
November 10
VAC Banquet - 6:00-9:00 p.m. @ American Legion, Post 158
Date is subject to change
November 11
Veterans Day Program
Fisher Veterans Park, S. 9th &10th St.
Pre-ceremonial activities begin at 10:30 a.m. Traditional Rifle Volley and Taps promptly at 11:00. Program last approximately 20 – 30 minutes. Bring a chair and warm clothes. This is a rain or shine event.
November 17
Remove Flags From Veterans Graves
All volunteers report to your assigned cemeteries at 9:00 a.m., rain or shine. A flag retirement ceremony will be held beginning at 12:00 p.m. at American Legion, Post 910, Lickdale. This is a rain sensitive event.
December 18
VAC Meeting - 1900 @ VFW, Post 23
Poor Is The Nation Which Has No Heroes
Shameful Is The Nation Which Has Them And Forgets