Governor Bush to Dedicate Florida World War II Monument

05/19/2005

The following item of interest is posted due to the large number of all US veterans now residing in Florida (20 to 26%) as well as the fact that the Department of Florida, KWVA, has participated in making the Memorial possible. National and Department KWVA officials will participate.

GOVERNOR BUSH TO DEDICATE FLORIDA WORLD WAR II MONUMENT
Monday June 6, 2005

THE 61st ANNIVERSARY OF THE D-DAY INVASION OF NORMANDY

Dedication Ceremony - 10:00 a.m.
R. A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL
Flyover over by Florida National Guard and Vintage aircraft
Patriotic Music by the 13th Army Band, Florida National Guard

Celebration On the Plaza - 11:30 a.m.
Walt Disney World's Colonial Fife and Drum Corps
Charley Raymond and the Apple Blossoms performing
"Harry James and the Andrews Sisters"
Orlando Fire Department - Bagpipers
Sonny's BBQ
Video Interviews for Library of Congress Video History Program
Museum of Florida History Exhibit - Florida Remembers World War II

Parking at the Civic Center, 505 West Pensacola Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301. Bus transportation provided to the drop point at the intersection of Bronough Street and St Augustine between 9:00 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. Individuals with mobility impairments may be dropped and boarded at the intersection of Bronough Street and St Augustine between 9:00 A.M. and 1:30 P.M.

http://www.floridavets.org/memorials/wwii.asp


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