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Passaic County 2011 Veteran's Recognition Event

The following is a schedule for the Passaic County Veteran's Recognition Event ocurring this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dey Mansion.

10 a.m. Welcome in front of the Mansion includes military formation, Bagpipes Band performance, Rifle team, vocalist and taps.

TENT:
10:30 a.m. opening ceremony, dignitaries and key note speaker

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11 a.m. live entertainment by Rob Trout and the Flounders

Noon: lunch

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1 p.m. "Open Mike": veterans stories

2 p.m. silent auction; gallery of honor - photo exhibit

3 p.m. closing ceremony

Forge:
11 a.m. Gallery of Honor - photo exhibit
Exhibitors: Prudential, BAE Systems, and American Legion Post 174.

Plantation House
Award winning Film Screening of "In The Shadow of The Blade"
11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Dey Mansion, Washington's Headquarters

11 to 4 p.m. tours of the museum

11 a.m. to noon and 1 to 2 p.m.: book signing by author and Vietnam War veteran helicopter pilot, John Flanagan, "Born In Brooklyn Raised In The CAV".

11 a.m. to noon and 1 to 2 p.m. "Capture the Moment," location photo in front of the mansion.

This will be an educational event, a venue for veterans to share and a tribute to veterans.

There is a $10 suggested donation for Non Veterans and children older than 12.


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