Master of Ceremonies, Bill Detweiler, Consultant for Military and Veterans Affairs, Past National Commander of the American Legion, and a Post 307 member.
Ringing the Bell of Peace twenty one times as a World War I Remembrance.
Presentation of the Colors by the USMC Color Guard.
Invocation by Dr. John Baye, Patient Advocate at the V A Medical Center.
Welcome and Remarks by Stephen Watson, President and CEO at the National World War II Museum.
WW 2 veteran in attendance.
At the podium Major General David Mize (USMC retired) Chairman of the Mayor's Military Advisory Committee.
U.S.M.C Major General David Mize retired.
City of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell.
Guest Speaker. BGen. Bradley James, USMC, Commanding General, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North.
Benediction, Dr. John Baye.
Gifts of Gratitude-Veterans Art Project on display at WW II Museum " New Orleans. "The project, a partnership between Jefferson Parish school system's Talented Visual Arts Program and the Brown Foundation, was envisioned help engage budding student artist while educating them about thier country's history". Students from grades 2nd to 12 were introduced to veterans, interviewed the veteran, took a picture, and then recreated the image in the classroom.
Gifts of Gratitude-Veterans Art Project on display at WW II Museum " New Orleans. "The project, a partnership between Jefferson Parish school system's Talented Visual Arts Program and the Brown Foundation, was envisioned help engage budding student artist while educating them about thier country's history". Students from grades 2nd to 12 were introduced to veterans, interviewed the veteran, took a picture, and then recreated the image in the classroom.
Gifts of Gratitude-Veterans Art Project on display at WW II Museum " New Orleans. "The project, a partnership between Jefferson Parish school system's Talented Visual Arts Program and the Brown Foundation, was envisioned help engage budding student artist while educating them about thier country's history". Students from grades 2nd to 12 were introduced to veterans, interviewed the veteran, took a picture, and then recreated the image in the classroom.
Gifts of Gratitude-Veterans Art Project on display at WW II Museum " New Orleans. "The project, a partnership between Jefferson Parish school system's Talented Visual Arts Program and the Brown Foundation, was envisioned help engage budding student artist while educating them about thier country's history". Students from grades 2nd to 12 were introduced to veterans, interviewed the veteran, took a picture, and then recreated the image in the classroom.
Gifts of Gratitude-Veterans Art Project on display at WW II Museum " New Orleans. "The project, a partnership between Jefferson Parish school system's Talented Visual Arts Program and the Brown Foundation, was envisioned help engage budding student artist while educating them about thier country's history". Students from grades 2nd to 12 were introduced to veterans, interviewed the veteran, took a picture, and then recreated the image in the classroom.
American Legion Post Band 350.
World War II veteran and family.
World War II veteran and family.
The USS Sudden Jerk PT Boat 305 anchored at the Blue Crab Rest on Lake Pontchartrain opened to visitors on Veterans Day. .
The USS Sudden Jerk PT Boat 305 anchored at the Blue Crab Rest on Lake Pontchartrain opened to visitors on Veterans Day. .
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