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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – The National WWII Museum will host veterans, their families and the local community to commemorate fallen service members in honor of Memorial Day. The special program will kick off with patriotic music selections by the US Marine Corps Band New Orleans, followed by a ceremony that includes personal tributes from relatives of those who lost their lives during World War II.  This event is free and open to the public!

Here’s a schedule of events for the day.

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Marine Corps Quintet Performance at the US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Memorial Day Ceremony & Program at the US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Gulf Coast Theatre on Tap presents ‘Hoofing for Heroes’ Dance Performance at BB`s Stage Door Canteen

3:00 p.m. – Memorial Day National Moment of Silence & Bell-Ringing at the US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center

If you can’t make it to the museum for the events, you can still watch the ceremonies via a free live stream. Check out the stream here.

The WWII Museum also encourages people to check out one of their websites that shares stories of WWII fallen servicemen and women. The site also showcases images and artifacts. Check that site out here.

Event Program

Welcome & Remarks

Master of Ceremonies: William M. “Bill” Detweiler, J.D., Consultant to the President & CEO for Military and Veterans Affairs

Presentation of Colors
Riverdale JROTC Color Guard

National Anthem
USMC Band New Orleans

Pledge of Allegiance
Riverdale JROTC Cadet

Retirement of Colors

Invocation
Chaplain, Louisiana National Guard

POW/MIA Ceremony
JROTC Unit, Riverdale Senior High School, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Introduction of Guests
Bill Detweiler

Guest Speaker
Rear Admiral David R. Callahan, Commander, US Coast Guard District

Families of the Fallen recollect

Featuring the families of 1st Lt. Leonard Isacks (lost on Iwo Jima), Pfc. Anthony Sconza (lost in Italy), and Sgt. Roland Ehlers (lost in Normandy)

Memorial Prayer

Chaplain, Louisiana National Guard

WHERE:              

The National WWII Museum

US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center

Andrew Higgins, between Camp and Magazine Streets

The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world – why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today. Dedicated in 2000 as The National D-Day Museum and now designated by Congress as America’s National WWII Museum, it celebrates the American Spirit, the teamwork, optimism, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who served on the battlefront and the Home Front. For more information, call 877-813-3329 or 504-528-1944 or visit nationalww2museum.org.