Manchester Veterans Council

In the Interest of All Veterans

Commander Tony Karam DAV 603-627-1238

Parade Chairman Ronald Boisvert AL #79

Invited by: Howie Howe MCCVA, CVMA, Patriot Guard 603-641-5884

Dear Fellow Veteran

The Manchester Veterans Council wishes to express its appreciation for your service to our Country, and we invite you to march in our upcoming Memorial Day Parade here in Manchester., which will be held on Monday, May 28, 2007 starting at 2:00pm

In the Memorial Day Parade earlier this year we assembled a stragglers Platoon of Veterans in uniforms representing all the various services, and they marched as a unit. The public and the Press loved it, and we want to expand that concept this parade. For those of you who never got a parade upon your return here is your chance to let the public know that you served proudly in the service of our country.

Two platoons will be organized, one of members in uniform, and the other for those of us who either no longer have a uniform or can no longer fit into it. To march in civilian clothes all we ask is that you wear something that proudly displays your branch of service, be it a ball cap, a T-shirt, sweatshirt, or jacket with your service clearly indicated, and that you sign our mailing list so we can advise you of future events and opportunities. You can do so in advance by filling out the below form and either mailing it to us (Tony Karam, 237 S. Lincoln St, Manchester 03103), or bring it with you to the Parade. It is requested that if you will be providing a float or vehicle that you advise us by May 23^rd of this by completing the below form. Please no Political signs, company promotion, or handouts of any kind.

The marching units will line up on Elm Street, north of Webster Street starting at 2:00 PM. We ask that you have your unit in the line of march by 2:15 PM at the latest. It is requested not to use the parking lot of the Brookside Congregational Church to park

The parade will proceed southerly on Elm Street to Veterans Park commencing at 2:30 PM, with a halt at City Hall at 11:00. At 3:00 PM~ all units will halt and all music will cease for the tribute to veterans.

A Ceremony will held at Veteran's Park at the conclusion of the parade to honor all Veterans

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