Veteran’s Day Ceremony / National Cemetery of the Alleghenies / 11 November 2021 / Cecil Township, PA
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Veteran’s Day Ceremony
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies
11 November 2021
Cecil Township, PA
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited back to stand in honor for all who have served on Veterans Day at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.
Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” 11 November 1919 to commemorate the end of World War I (major hostilities formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918). The day became an annual observance in 1926 the 11th of November and became a national holiday in 1938.
This is an Open Invite, all are welcome including children.
They stood for us, now it’s our turn to stand for them.
Note that this Ceremony is a recurring mission held annually.
Thursday, 11 November 2021
Staging: 9:00 AM
Sheetz
3109 Washington Pike, Bridgeville. PA 15017
https://goo.gl/maps/7EBv5P5Sk1ZF9g3EA
Parking, food, fuel and restrooms will be available for us.
Briefing: 9:30 AM
KSU: 9:45 AM
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies
1158 Morgan Rd, Cecil Township,PA 15017
https://goo.gl/maps/PJYsN
Parking will be on the road to Section 7 (intersecting Memorial Walkway POW Circle)
Flag Line: 10:15 AM
Arrival of guests
Ceremony at 11:00 AM
Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your time.
Remember that the National Cemetery is a Federal Reservation and NO WEAPONS are permitted. Also, masks are no longer required for those fully vaccinated. If not fully vaccinated you are required to wear a mask while social distancing, during the service, interment and if indoors.
Also, before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly and bring your 3 X 5 hand held American flags.
RCIC: Jim Shaw
jeshaw@comcast.net
(412) 217-5967
