About this Event
You can also pay on-site or bring a check made to the Gary Sinise Foundation. Their Federal Taxpayer I.D. # is 80-0587086.
"While we can never do enough for our nation's Heroes, we can always do a little more." —Gary Sinise*
Food: Bring your own food and drinks or enjoy the cuisine offered by Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck
The Center Cafe will be open for snacks and beer and wine.
All proceeds benefit the Gary Sinise Foundation.
This event offers the opportunity to gather so that we can remember, honor, and celebrate those veterans and first responders who have given so much to protect our nation and our loved ones.
PROGRAM:
Music provided by The Center's own band, directed by Bob Dononberger, playing a selection of patriotic and traditional songs.
Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Joel Jenkins: A retired Colonel who served as Chaplain in the National Guard, Army Reserve and active-duty Army. He served in Iraq and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service. He officiated the Memorial Service at the Pentagon for personnel killed during the 9/11 attacks. Previously Dr. Jenkins was Senior Pastor at the Charlottesville First Baptist Church.
Dance music will be provided by Jimmy O and Sam Morris, well-known local entertainers.
The program will be MC'd by David Fortna, a Center member and retired Air Force Colonel and NATO staff officer who served in various US international assignments, including South Korea, Iraq, Pakistan, and northern Africa.
**THE GREATEST CASUALTY IS BEING FORGOTTEN**
Event venue & nearby stays
The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Blvd, Charlottesville, United States
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