Opening Ceremony – The Wall That Heals – Cherry Hill, Camden County, NJ – Traveling Vietnam Wall
The Opening Ceremony was held on April 16, 2019 at 6:30pm. Numerous veterans organizations participated in the ceremony with their Color Guards and/or presenting wreaths at the Wall. American Legion Officers and Township/County Officials joined in the Ceremony to welcome The Wall That Heals to our community.
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