HomeMy WebLinkAbout051215_Media Advisory Memorial DayMay 12, 2015
For more information contact:
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, 425-430-6569
Casey Stanley, Neighborhoods Resources and Events, 425-430-6600
Darrell M Pilat, Frank R. Vaise VFW Post # 1263, 206.999.7938
City to Honor Veterans on Memorial Day at
Veterans Memorial Park
WHAT: In honor of veterans who have served both at home and abroad, and especially for those who have
fallen in the line of duty, the City of Renton is hosting a special event on Memorial Day. The program is
coordinated by Frank R. Vaise, VFW Post # 1263, and includes an invocation by the local chaplain of
the Fred Hancock American Legion Post #19 (VFW Post #1263), presentation of colors, and a rendition
of the National Anthem. A ceremonial wreath honoring the five branches of military service will be
presented at the memorial, and an Honor Guard, playing of taps, and singing of a patriotic song will
conclude the ceremony.
Veterans Memorial Park features five walls in the shape of a star representing the five different
branches of the service. Engraved titles line the wall to commemorate veterans. Applications to
purchase titles are available online at rentonwa.gov or you may call 425-430-6600 to receive an
application.
WHO: City of Renton Mayor Denis Law
Speaker from WAARNG
Frank R. Vaise, VFW Post # 1263 (event coordinator)
Fred Hancock American Legion Post #19
Bruce Feltmann, American Legion, Chaplain
Buglers & Vocalist
WHEN: Monday, May 25, 2015, 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Veterans Memorial Park, 523 South 3rd Street, Renton. Parking is available at the 200 Mill Building.
Renton History Museum will also be open from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
PHOTO-OP: Honoring veterans who have served both at home and abroad; laying of wreath representing
the five different branches of the Service.
For more information visit rentonwa.gov/calendar.aspx
website: www.rentonwa.gov
City of Renton - 1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057