The 2016 Freedom Monument Veterans Memorial Ceremony will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam, 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor, and 15th Anniversary of the Freedom Monument. Join us in honoring all Veterans, and especially those who have given the last full measure of devotion for our country. This ceremony is part of a week-long event in close coordination with the Chamber of Commerce, City of Santa Maria, Recreation and Parks Department and local Veteran Groups. It includes the display of the "Remember Our Fallen" exhibit within the Abel Maldonado Youth Center.
Come early as the Sweet Adelines Tri-City Chorus will provide pre-event, patriotic, musical selections.
In case of rain, the event will be held inside. Everyone is welcome!
Ceremonial Speakers include:
- Military Affairs Chairman, Bob Hatch, will be the Keynote Speaker
- Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Glenn Morris
- Disabled American Veterans Commander, Chapter 91, Frank Campo
- Commander, Santa Maria Valley Veteran Honor Guard, Michael Stadnick
- Santa Barbara County 5th District Supervisor, Steve Lavagnino
- VAFB Commander Advisory Group Member, Dave Cross, will be the emcee
- Commander 30th Space Wing, Colonel J. Christopher Moss
Keynote Speaker:
Bob Hatch, Chairman of Military Affairs for the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce
Master of Ceremonies:
Dave Cross, VAFB Commander Advisory Group Member
Color Guard:
Santa Maria Police Department Honor Guard
National Anthem will be sung by:
Madison Beebe
Pre-Event Patriotic Musical Selections:
Sweet Adelines Tri-City Chorus
Please Join Us for this Important Community Ceremony
Date and Time
Thursday Dec 7, 2017 Wednesday Dec 7, 2016
December 7th ,2016
Program begins at 10:00 a.m.
Location
Freedom Monument Veterans Memorial
(Abel Maldonado Youth Center)
600 S. McClelland Street
Santa Maria, CA
Fees/Admission
There is no cost for admission. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Contact Information
(805) 925-2403
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