Annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance
Sun Dec 10, 2023 11:15 AM - 2:15 PM EST
VYSTAR Veterans Memorial Arena, 32202
Description
Annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance
Honoring World War II Veterans
After Church on Sunday, December 10, 2023
Free luncheon and admission for Military, Veterans and Gold Star Families with reservations.
Benefit of the Atlantic Coast Young Marines trip to Pearl Harbor to learn World War II History. Donors of $100 or more will be recognized in the program. Click Here to donate.
Hear the Unforgettable Stories of "The Pearl Harbor Effect and America's Least Known Fighter Pilot of the War".
This very special Heroes Tribute includes the Graduation Ceremony of an Atlantic Coast Young Marine Hero.
VYSTAR Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville
Free parking across the street at Lot Z on Duval Street. Use Duval Street side entrance.
Wear jacket and warm footwear. The Arena is chilly when Icemen Hockey Team are in season.
11:15 am to Noon: Meet and Greet, Visit Displays, Memorabilia & Silent Auction
Noon to 1 p.m. Luncheon Followed by Presentation
Keynote Speaker Guest of Honor
Dr. Wesley Moody John Connolly, World War II POW
Meet World War II, Purple Heart, Korean, Vietnam, and other Veterans, Gold Star Families, Unsung Heroes, and the award winning Atlantic Coast Young Marines.
Reserve a dining table in honor of World War II, and other U.S. Veterans, First Responders, loved ones, and unsung heroes you know or admire. Display photos and memorabilia of your hero in the center of your table. A table placard honoring your hero will highlight your reserved table. Tables can be reserved for your family, group, or organization.
Plan to visit the sizeable Silent Auction for your Christmas shopping to benefit the Atlantic Coast Young Marines.
EARLY BIRD $10 per person | Reserve Honorary Tables of 8 with a Table Placard honoring your hero and space for your hero's memorabilia for $100.
Veterans & Gold Star Families are complimentary.
Music | World War II Relics | Showings | Displays | Announcement of Unsung Hero Nominations
We are proud to have two of Jacksonville's favorite esteemed figures of history, Dr. Wesley Moody and John Connelly. FL Keynote Speaker Dr. Wesley Moody has been a professor of history at Florida State College at Jacksonville for sixteen years. He earned Ph.D. from Georgia State University. He is the author of four books on American Military History. The John Connelly was inducted in the Air Corps at age 18 and trained in Florida and Texas. Serving aboard a new B-24 Liberator Bomber the plane was hit on his 8th mission. The crew bailed out and was captured. John Connelly has been making history since he was 18.
Reserve seats today or mail checks to:
We Can Be Heroes Foundation 14286-19 Beach Blvd., #120 Jacksonville, FL 32250
Info: 904 373-8817
FLORIDA REGISTRATION #CH48313 A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435- 7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
Location
VYSTAR Veterans Memorial Arena, 32202