Veterans Day 2017, Clark Veterans Cemetery
A Veterans Day Ceremony was conducted at the Clark Veterans Cemetery on the 11th Nov. 2017 at 1100 Hours.
This Flickr Album with 87 images was established:
www.flickr.com/photos/44567569@N00/albums/72157666611511069Many organizations made the ceremony possible; a program is enclosed and you can find organization and individual names who participated, not only Americans but the Philippine Air Force done much to make this a successful tribute to all the Veterans, their families and sponsors
Only 10 images are presented here:
Za379. Veterans Day Ceremony Program at the Clark Cemetery.
A Veterans Day Ceremony was conducted at the Clark Veterans Cemetery on the 11th Nov. 2017 at 1100 Hours.
Za380. The National Flags at the 2017 Veterans Day Ceremony.
The Philippine, Australian and the US Flag were presented. And the POWs were not forgotten.
Za381. Major General Arnold A. Mancita and the VFW Post 2485 Commander Norme Smith.
Their respective organization and their leadership made this another successful event in honoring the Veterans.
Za382. Mr. J. Aarnio and Capt. D. Wright USN Ret.
These two gentlemen were also key persons. Jeffrey Aarnio is the Superintendent of the Clark Veterans Cemetery and Captain Dennis Wright is the Chief Executive of Peregrine Corporation. He gave a terrific speech.
Za383. Two Bell Ceremonies by the FRA Branch 367.
The Fleet Reserve Association Branch 367 is from San Antonio, Zambales and many of the members are close shipmates.
Za384. The Australian Military Representative.
The Australians always participate in these events, This Gentleman, I remember, conducting a ceremony at the Hell Ships Memorial, a few years back.
Za385. The Honor Guard and Military band were from the Philippine Air Force.
The Honor Guard and Military band were from the Philippine Air Force; thank you Philippine Air Force and all of the Filipinos.
Za386. John H. Gilbert, Current VFW Department of the Pacific Commander
John was a previous commander of VFW Post 2485. He really took charge of the Clark Veterans Cemetery until it was taking over by the American Battle Monument Commission.
Za387. FRA 367 members at the 2017 Veterans Day Ceremony.
Friends and Shipmates from the Fleet Reserve Association Branch 367 from San Antio, Zambales.
Za388. Veterans Day 2017 visitors and guests at the Clark Cemetery.
Veterans Day 2017 visitors and guests at the Clark Cemetery, here we are honored by Bob Hudson and his lovely wife. Bob Hudson and his wife Rosalie have distinguished themselves in the maintenance of the Death March Markers here, on Luzon.