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Gilbert Veterans Day Ceremony
The Town of Gilbert, AZ, invited Perch Base back for their 2015 Veterans Day Ceremony. We took the USS Phoenix float to
the Municipal Center for a static display on Thursday, November 5, 2015.
They say, "There's no such thing as a free lunch," but local restaurants fed us, too!
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As soon as you reached the Town of Gilbert, you felt welcome.
As soon as you reached the Town of Gilbert, you felt welcome.
As Captain Renault says in the movie Casablanca, "Round up the usual suspects."
The Williams Field High School Symphonic Band, led by Mr. Bob Edgar, Director, entertained the crowd with patriotic music prior to the ceremony.
The 4th Graders from Settlers Point Elementary, led by Stephanie Usrey and Sandra Hendrickson, entertained us.
An ROTC Color Guard unfurls the flag.
Lt Col Eileen Bienz, ANG (Ret.) was the Master of Ceremonies.
Lt Col Eileen Bienz, ANG (Ret.) was the Master of Ceremonies.
Color Guards from the Town of Gilbert Fire Department, American Legion, and Korean War Veterans present the Colors.
Color Guards from the Town of Gilbert Fire Department, American Legion, and Korean War Veterans present the Colors.
Color Guards from the Town of Gilbert Fire Department, American Legion, and Korean War Veterans present the Colors.
Color Guards from the Town of Gilbert Fire Department, American Legion, and Korean War Veterans present the Colors.
The Campo Verde High School Advanced Vocal Ensemble, led by Mr. Matthew Flora, Director, sang the National Anthem and Americal the Beautiful.
The Gilbert High School ROTC presents the Setting of the MIA/POW Table.
The Gilbert High School ROTC presents the Setting of the MIA/POW Table.
The Gilbert High School ROTC presents the Setting of the MIA/POW Table.
The Higley Unified School District ROTC presents the history of the Battle Field Cross.
The Higley Unified School District ROTC presents the history of the Battle Field Cross.
The Higley Unified School District ROTC presents the history of the Battle Field Cross.
The Higley Unified School District ROTC presents the history of the Battle Field Cross.
The Higley Unified School District ROTC presents the history of the Battle Field Cross.
The Town of Gilbert Mayor, the Honorable John Lewis, addresses the audience.
The Town of Gilbert Mayor, the Honorable John Lewis, addresses the audience.
The Town of Gilbert Mayor, the Honorable John Lewis, addresses the audience.
The Town of Gilbert Mayor, the Honorable John Lewis, addresses the audience.
The Town of Gilbert Mayor, Assistant Mayor, various Gilbert Council Members, County and State Representatives present a Proclamation of Appreciation to veterans.
The Keynote Speaker was Capt. Philip Roos, USN, Commanding Officer of the NROTCU Arizona State. (He is a skimmer, but I told him I wouldn't hold it against him!)
The Keynote Speaker was Capt. Philip Roos, USN, Commanding Officer of the NROTCU Arizona State. (He is a skimmer, but I told him I wouldn't hold it against him!)
The Keynote Speaker was Capt. Philip Roos, USN, Commanding Officer of the NROTCU Arizona State. (He is a skimmer, but I told him I wouldn't hold it against him!)
The Mayor presents a plaque of appreciation to Capt. Philip Roos.
The ROTC retires the Colors.
The ROTC retires the Colors.
The Gilbert Fire Department Ceremonial Pipes and Drums concludes the ceremony.
Stanley Rzempoluch, a 92 year old veteran of World War II, presented a US Flag magnet to many of the veterans.
Stanley Rzempoluch, a 92 year old veteran of World War II, presented a US Flag magnet to many of the veterans.
Stanley Rzempoluch, a 92 year old veteran of World War II, presented a US Flag magnet to many of the veterans.
Capt. Roos chats with a WW2 veteran of the North African Campaign.
Perch Base member Jim Denzien chats with Lt Col Eileen Bienz, ANG (Ret.), the Master of Ceremonies.
The Arizona Historical Military Transport Association presented their vehicles.
The event program. Left-click to open complete PDF.
Several examples of cute Thank You cards handed to veterans by students of the Gateway Baptist Academy.
Several examples of cute Thank You cards handed to veterans by students of the Gateway Baptist Academy.
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