(Nov. 10, 2016) American military veterans will be honored during ceremonies and activities, Thursday, Nov. 10 and Friday, Nov. 11, at several locations around the area.
Ocean Pines:
• Worcester County Veterans Memorial: The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation will present its 13th annual Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. The Worcester County Veterans Memorial is located on Route 589 and Cathell Road in Ocean Pines.
Fred Wise, Ocean City resident and member of the First State Detachment Marine Corp League, will serve as master of ceremonies, wreaths will be presented by female veterans and guest speaker, Nathan Pearson, will say a few words. Pearson is an Ocean Pines resident and a member of American Legion Post 166 where he has served as past commander and chaplain.
“It is the one day of the year we stop and honor all veterans for their service,” said Marie Gilmore, a Veterans Memorial volunteer. “It is important to remember the sacrifice they and their families have made and it’s a small gesture we can do every year.”
Attendees are asked to bring a chair, though some will be provided on a first-come basis. If inclement weather, the ceremony will take place in the Community Church of Ocean Pines, located on Racetrack and Beauchamp roads.
Faded or worn American flags are being collected before and immediately after the ceremony for disposal during the Flag Retirement Ceremony, which will be held at the Veterans Memorial on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 9 a.m.
For more information, contact Mary Adair at 410-208-0376.
•Wreaths Across America: The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation is participating in Wreaths Across America for the eighth year and community members are asked to sponsor a wreath for $15.
The project originated with wreaths being placed at Arlington National Cemetery, but it has grown to include veterans’ cemeteries nationwide and overseas.
Wreaths will be placed at the Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery in Hurlock on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. It will follow a short ceremony in the cemetery chapel.
Last year, Wreaths Across America laid more than 700,000 memorial wreaths at more than 1,100 locations in the United States and beyond.
To sponsor a wreath, complete the form found at www.opvets.com and mail it with a check addressed to: “Wreaths Across America,” P.O. Box 1576, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811. The deadline is Nov. 28.
For more information on Wreaths Across America, visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.
Ocean City:
•American Legion Synepuxent Post 166: The American Legion Synepuxent Post 166 will host its 70th annual Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m. at its 24th Street location.
“Remember everyday is Veterans Day at Post #166,” said public relations officer Sarge Garlitz.
Commander Tom Wengert and Adjutant Paul Hawkins will lead the event. It will be a joint celebration with additional veteran’s organizations including Boggs-Disharoon American Legion Post 123 from Berlin and other civic groups in attendance.
“Post #166 has 24 members with more than 50 years of continuous Legion service and those attending will receive a plaque recognizing this achievement,” Garlitz said.
Wreaths will be placed and the Color Guard will perform a gun-firing salute. Light refreshments will be served following the program.
For more information, contact Paul Hawkins at ocpaul@hotmail.com or call 443-735-1942.
Salisbury:
•Wor-Wic Community College Veterans Ceremony: Wor-Wic’s Veteran’s and Military Association will sponsor its eighth annual Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 10 at noon in Guerrieri Hall at Wor-Wic Community College. The half-hour program honors student veterans, and most participants in the program are currently enrolled veterans and military students.
“It is important to remember the service and sacrifice of all people who served in our military,” said Fred Howard, event organizer and United States Navy veteran. “Veterans allow Americans to enjoy freedoms and liberties.”
Bennett Middle School chorus teacher Caitlyn Howard-Crowley will be singing the National Anthem. The invocation and Pledge of Allegiance will be given by guests from the American Legion Post #166 of Ocean City.
Students from the Air Force, Army, Marines, National Guard and Marine Corp Reserves will be providing a welcoming address, singing patriotic songs and giving the benediction. There will be two veteran students from the Marine Corps who were deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq after Sept. 11 sharing speeches.
The college has at least 198 veterans registered for the fall semester and it has the largest student veteran’s population on the Eastern Shore. To allow veteran students to participate in more than one Veterans Day event, Wor-Wic has its ceremony the day before Veterans Day.
For more information, contact Howard at 410-334-2882.
•Peninsula Regional Flu Shots: In appreciation for their service, Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) will offer veterans and their spouses free flu shots on Friday, Nov. 11 from 3-6 p.m. in the lobby of the Avery W. Hall Educational Center, which is on the corner of Waverly Drive and Vine Street in Salisbury.
It is the sixth year PRMC has provided this event, free parking will be available in Garage B and military IDs are required.
The hospital has a strong connection with veterans and sits on land where a medical tent was located during the Civil War. Call 410-543-7766 for more information or directions.
Ocean Pines:
• Worcester County Veterans Memorial: The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation will present its 13th annual Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. The Worcester County Veterans Memorial is located on Route 589 and Cathell Road in Ocean Pines.
Fred Wise, Ocean City resident and member of the First State Detachment Marine Corp League, will serve as master of ceremonies, wreaths will be presented by female veterans and guest speaker, Nathan Pearson, will say a few words. Pearson is an Ocean Pines resident and a member of American Legion Post 166 where he has served as past commander and chaplain.
“It is the one day of the year we stop and honor all veterans for their service,” said Marie Gilmore, a Veterans Memorial volunteer. “It is important to remember the sacrifice they and their families have made and it’s a small gesture we can do every year.”
Attendees are asked to bring a chair, though some will be provided on a first-come basis. If inclement weather, the ceremony will take place in the Community Church of Ocean Pines, located on Racetrack and Beauchamp roads.
Faded or worn American flags are being collected before and immediately after the ceremony for disposal during the Flag Retirement Ceremony, which will be held at the Veterans Memorial on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 9 a.m.
For more information, contact Mary Adair at 410-208-0376.
•Wreaths Across America: The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation is participating in Wreaths Across America for the eighth year and community members are asked to sponsor a wreath for $15.
The project originated with wreaths being placed at Arlington National Cemetery, but it has grown to include veterans’ cemeteries nationwide and overseas.
Wreaths will be placed at the Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery in Hurlock on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. It will follow a short ceremony in the cemetery chapel.
Last year, Wreaths Across America laid more than 700,000 memorial wreaths at more than 1,100 locations in the United States and beyond.
To sponsor a wreath, complete the form found at www.opvets.com and mail it with a check addressed to: “Wreaths Across America,” P.O. Box 1576, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811. The deadline is Nov. 28.
For more information on Wreaths Across America, visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.
Ocean City:
•American Legion Synepuxent Post 166: The American Legion Synepuxent Post 166 will host its 70th annual Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m. at its 24th Street location.
“Remember everyday is Veterans Day at Post #166,” said public relations officer Sarge Garlitz.
Commander Tom Wengert and Adjutant Paul Hawkins will lead the event. It will be a joint celebration with additional veteran’s organizations including Boggs-Disharoon American Legion Post 123 from Berlin and other civic groups in attendance.
“Post #166 has 24 members with more than 50 years of continuous Legion service and those attending will receive a plaque recognizing this achievement,” Garlitz said.
Wreaths will be placed and the Color Guard will perform a gun-firing salute. Light refreshments will be served following the program.
For more information, contact Paul Hawkins at ocpaul@hotmail.com or call 443-735-1942.
Salisbury:
•Wor-Wic Community College Veterans Ceremony: Wor-Wic’s Veteran’s and Military Association will sponsor its eighth annual Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 10 at noon in Guerrieri Hall at Wor-Wic Community College. The half-hour program honors student veterans, and most participants in the program are currently enrolled veterans and military students.
“It is important to remember the service and sacrifice of all people who served in our military,” said Fred Howard, event organizer and United States Navy veteran. “Veterans allow Americans to enjoy freedoms and liberties.”
Bennett Middle School chorus teacher Caitlyn Howard-Crowley will be singing the National Anthem. The invocation and Pledge of Allegiance will be given by guests from the American Legion Post #166 of Ocean City.
Students from the Air Force, Army, Marines, National Guard and Marine Corp Reserves will be providing a welcoming address, singing patriotic songs and giving the benediction. There will be two veteran students from the Marine Corps who were deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq after Sept. 11 sharing speeches.
The college has at least 198 veterans registered for the fall semester and it has the largest student veteran’s population on the Eastern Shore. To allow veteran students to participate in more than one Veterans Day event, Wor-Wic has its ceremony the day before Veterans Day.
For more information, contact Howard at 410-334-2882.
•Peninsula Regional Flu Shots: In appreciation for their service, Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) will offer veterans and their spouses free flu shots on Friday, Nov. 11 from 3-6 p.m. in the lobby of the Avery W. Hall Educational Center, which is on the corner of Waverly Drive and Vine Street in Salisbury.
It is the sixth year PRMC has provided this event, free parking will be available in Garage B and military IDs are required.
The hospital has a strong connection with veterans and sits on land where a medical tent was located during the Civil War. Call 410-543-7766 for more information or directions.