the events of sept. 11th, 2001 of the 20th anniversary of
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Friday, Sept. 1010 a.m. Motorcycle escort of Remembrance Wall fromWar Horse Harley-Davidson to Veterans' Memorial Park, wall-raising ceremony Saturday, Sept. 11 - Opening Ceremony8:30 a.m. Musical performances, 9/11 history andremembrance, placement of wreaths, flyover, Last Call audio and more6 p.m. Dance By Sheila student performance Sunday, Sept. 1210 a.m. First Responders' Chaplain Corps service3 p.m. Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band6 p.m. Joan Crowder & Friends performance
Monday, Sept. 1310 a.m. School Learning Experience Tuesday, Sept. 1410 a.m. Meet Your Hometown Heroes Friday, Sept. 178 a.m. Hometown Heroes Breakfast (Invitation Only)12 p.m. PTSD support - talk, share, ask questions3 p.m. MIA / POW ceremony4 p.m. Survivors share stories6 p.m. Delta Rose Band Saturday, Sept. 18 - Veterans' Appreciation Day 10 a.m. Veterans' Prayer Service11 a.m. & 1 p.m. American Flag story time with Betsy Ross& George Washington, flag-folding demonstration2 p.m. "Four Seasons" concert3:30 p.m. "Music by Barry" concert7 p.m. "Taking Chance" movie on the BIG Screen Sunday, Sept. 19 - Closing Ceremony10 a.m. First Responders' Chaplain Corps service1 p.m. Closing Ceremony
Marion County hosts a commemorationof the 20th anniversary of
the events of Sept. 11th, 2001At Ocala / Marion County Veterans Memorial Park
2601 SE Fort King St., Ocala
Schedule of Events10 a.m. Prayer and Blessing for Veterans, Active DutyMilitary and First Responders in Park Pavilion
11 a.m. Meet Betsy Ross and George Washington,learn about the American Flag: flag-folding andetiquette presentation from first responders
12 p.m. Hug a hospice therapy dog!
1 p.m. Meet Betsy Ross and George Washington,learn about the American Flag: flag-folding andetiquette presentation from first responders
2 p.m. "Four Seasons" concert
3:30 p.m. "Music by Barry" performing your favoriteballads and love songs.
7 p.m. "Taking Chance" movie on the BIG screen!
Bring blankets & chairs and enjoy hot dogs and othertreats from the Dog Pound, Snow Cones fromSnocala.
Please bring a non-perishable food item for Vets Helping Vets to support our veterans!
Visit the 9/11 and Fallen Memorial Walls!Meet Betsy Ross & George Washington!Enjoy live music, military vehicle displays& therapy dogs! End the day with "Taking Chance" on theBIG screen!
Veterans' Appreciation DaySaturday, Sept. 18
Ocala / Marion County Veterans Memorial Park2601 SE Fort King St., Ocala
Schedule of EventsBeginning at 8:30 a.m.
Call to OrderInvocation: Chaplain Joe Lacognata
Welcome: Commissioner Kathy BryantPresentation of Colors: Pipes & Drums,
Combination Honor Guard (MCFR, OPD, OFD, MCSO, FHP)
National Anthem: Commissioner Kathy Bryant
Guest Speaker: Senator Keith Perry9/11 History: Mayor Kent Guinn
Marking the moments each planecrashed and each tower fell.
"Heroes Most of All": Anna SchultzPlacement of Wreaths: MCFR, MCSO, OFD, OPD
Bell Ceremony: Chief James BantaLast Call audio
Rifle Volley: OPDGhost Taps: MCSO
Amazing Grace: Pipes & DrumsFlyover: MCSO Air 1
Benediction: MCSO Chaplain
Opening CeremonySaturday, September 11
Marion County begins a weeklong remembranceof the events of September 11, 2001
At Ocala / Marion County Veterans Memorial Park2601 SE Fort King St., Ocala