Schedule of Events
Thank you to everyone that volunteered at and attended this event. What a wonderful and touching memorial which will be forever in our hearts and minds.
Thursday March 15, 2018
- OPENING CEREMONY BEGINS AT 9 AM
Parade of Flags and Honor Guard - American Legion Post 132
National Anthem - Jamie Wenderski
Prayer- Randy Winsand
Jewish Kaddish - Rabbi Avi Aplert
Welcome - Kristy Diaz-Trahan
Distinguished Speaker - Joe Hornat Oro Valley Council Member and Veteran
Honored Speech - Lisa Chavez
TAPS to be performed at 6:30 PM - Dan Pinda
OPEN 24 HOURS
*Schedule/Times May Vary*
Friday March 16 2018
- OPEN 24 HOURS
TAPS to be performed at 6:30 PM - Dan Pinda
Saturday March 17, 2018
- CEREMONY BEGINS AT 9 AM
Golder Ranch Color Guard raising of Flag
National Anthem - Mary Cartter
TAPS to be performed at 6:30 PM - Dan Pinda
OPEN 24 HOURS
*Schedule/Times May Vary*
Sunday March 18, 2018
- SUNDAY CEREMONY AT THE WALL BEGINS AT 9 AM
Host- Satish Hiremath - Town of Oro Valley Mayor
Colors presented by - Multi-agency Law Enforcement Color Guard
National Anthem - Representative Martha McSally
Flyover - F-16's
Prayer - Roger Pierce
Jewish Kaddish - Rabbi Sandy Seltzer
Welcome - Mayor Hiremath
Distinguished Speaker - Representative McSally
Distinguished Speaker - Representative O'Halleran
Distinguished Speaker - General Maxwell: Former Commander of the Arizona Air National Guard, Major General, retired
Distinguished Speaker - Steve Huffman
With Gratitude - Lisa Chavez, Gloria Cisneros
"God Bless The USA" Rendition - Yvonne Pierson
Closing Comments - Mayor Hiremath
Wall Disassembly at 3 PM
*Schedule/Times May Vary*
All Purple Heart receipients can receive this beautifual hand crafted pen made out of purple heart wood. Available at Ceremonies on Thursday and Sunday
