Other organizations are welcome to participate by having their Color Guard in the Opening Ceremonies and/or Laying of the Wreaths.

 If your organization is interested in having your Color Guard participating, contact Ernie Linden at ernest_linden@yahoo.com no later then April 8th. There will be a Color Guard practise on April 11th at 11am. It will be mandatory for you to attend this practise.

If your organization would like to participate by bringing a Wreath for the Laying of the Wreaths during the Opening Ceremonies, please contact Ed White at 609-929-1314 no later then April 10th.

OPENING CEREMONIES

Thursday, April 16th 6:30pm

Master of Ceremonies – Commander Charles Macukewicz American Legion Post 372

Bagpipes – Curt Anderson Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 899

Posting of Colors –Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 899 & additional Guards

Pledge of Allegiance – Cherry Hill High School West  Air Force Junior ROTC

National Anthem – Bob Patterson

Invocation – Rev. Bernie Henderson American Legion Post 68

Opening Remarks –Sr. Vice Commander Ernest G. Brosh American Legion Post 372

Proclamations – State Senator James Beach and Camden County Freeholder Louis Cappelli , Jr.

Guest Speaker – Cherry Hill Mayor Bernie Platt

Laying of the Wreaths

Rifle Salute – Marine Corps League Giordano Detachment

Taps -  Marty Seroter Camden County Honor Guard Bugler

Benediction – Rev. Bernie Henderson American Legion Post 68

Retire Colors  - Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 899