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Freedom
Day & Community Activities: May 26,
27th. & 28th
May 26th Saturday:
Montana State Softball Tournament in
progress at the Polson Sports Complex –
go out on Kerr Dam road.
Glacier Brewery celebrates its
anniversary: Free Beverages available
for all veterans. Located approx. 5
blocks below the hospital in the
industrial section.
Free Golf for all veterans at the Polson
Golf Course.
Free Bowling for all veterans at the
Sports Page Bowl.
Participating downtown merchants will be
offering discounts to veterans.
Social get together for all military,
past and present as well as the public,
at the Polson V.F.W club from 6 P.M. to
9P.M.
MAY 27TH. 2007
THE “ARMED FORCES MEMORIAL BRIDGE”
DEDICATION
All past and present military are
encouraged to wear their uniforms on the
27th. and 28th. of May. Also, contact us
for riding on floats and parade entries
@ 883-4358.
Morning of the 27th. Free Golf and
Bowling for Veterans.
Participating stores will be open and
offer discounts to Veterans.
10: A.M. to 2: P.M. Transportation from
Rodeo Grounds for drop off’s to Polson,
and Tours of the Miracle of America
Museum. Transportation consists of two
trolley cars by Three Dog Down and other
busses by the School Dist. Also, the
Polson Main Street Museum will be open
for tours.
3P.M. Announcement as to the
starting of the event and the color
guards and Armed Forces representatives.
Dedication ceremony starts with a cannon
blast to signal the 89th. Cavalry color
guard to proceed across the bridge on
horseback. Upon entrance to the park by
the color guard, the audience will be
asked to rise and honor the flag and
colors. At the time of stationary
positioning of the Color Guard, it will
be announced that a solo presentation of
the National Anthem will be sung by
Sherry Helm.
After National Anthem, an announcement
for the Tribal Anthem to be presented by
the Tribal Warrior Society.
Past Military representing all branches
of the Armed Forces dressed in uniform
will be at attention and full salute:
Army- Pruett Helm; Navy- Jerry Whealon;
Coast Guard- Rich Forbes; Air Force-Wes
Vert; Marines- Marines-Tara Ewers.
Approx. 3:20 P.M.
An announcement of the Freedom Day Kids
from schools all over the Mission Valley
to Sing the Freedom Day Song.
Introduction of Dignitaries of City of
Polson, Lake County and S&K Tribes to
accept dedication for the community.
Introduction of the Builder of the
Designer of the Bridge, Mr. Kirk
Rossland.
Introduction of three dignitaries to
dedicate the Bridge: (Remarks approx. 3
minutes per speaker)
Major General Randall D. Mosley,
Adjutant General of the MontanaNational
Guard – Will give remarks and present
certificate to the City of Polson.
Jim Lynch, Director of the Montana
Department of Transportation- Will give
remarks and present certificate to Lake
County.
Montana Representative Janna Taylor-
Will give remarks and present
certificate to the Salish and Kootenai
Tribes.
Approx. 3:45 P.M.
Introduce the artist, Brian Schmid and
builders, Wes Delaney, Jerry Whealon,
Dave Mercer and Ken Gochis. A reading of
the monument inscription will be given.
The unveiling will be conducted by
Bronze Star Recipient Marine Corps Cecil
Baker. Rick Schoening will release doves
to signify peace.
Approx. 4:00 P.M.
Announcement of flyovers over Bridge:
1st.- T-6 Military Trainer from Semi
Tool- Kalispell
2nd.- A Stearman (bi-wing) air craft
from Missoula
3rd.- Larry Ashcraft civilian aircraft
4th.-Chuck Jarecki civilian air craft to
land in river and take off
5th.-Flyover of a Huey Helicopter Viet
Nam Vintage
6th. —Helicopter flyover by Mack Binger
from Polson
7th.- A National Guard Blackhawk
helicopter flyover and bow to crowd.
At conclusion of bridge dedication,
Announce that Transportation will be
available to Linderman for those who
cannot walk, and after Fireworks
Display.
Announcement to crowd to assemble at the
Linderman Football field for Following
Schedule: Food Vendors available both
days and displays at Linderman School
and field.
5:45P.M.- Sky Divers Free Fall
6:00 P.M. -Drill exercise by the 89th
cavalry. Calvary
6:15 P.M.-Pre-entertainment
7:00- Bop- A- Dips Concert
At dark, Fire Works Display by Jack
Cross
Concludes activities for May 27th.
Memorial Day
May 28th. 2007
All past and present military are
encouraged to wear their uniforms on the
27th. and 28th. of May. Also, contact us
for riding on floats and parade entries
@ 883-4358.
Parade entries gathering/line up at 9
am
12:30 P.M. Parade starts on main street
beginning at Elks and ending at
Linderman School.
Over 100 entries in parade.
Shortly after beginning of parade, an
F-16 jet will flyover main street,
Polson.
Helicopter and airplane flyovers on
parade route.
Congressman Rehberg and Governor
Schweitzer will participate in Parade.
Memorial Day Honors Program @ Polson
cemetery 1:30 pm
2:45 P.M. Veterans Honoring at the
Tribal Complex
At 4 pm after the parade, gather at
Linderman school gym for Memorial Day
Speeches and Ceremonies.
Military displays and Food vendors will
continue both days
4 P.M. Memorial Event: Starts at
Linderman Gymnasium
Audience to stand at presentation of
colors.
Colors presentation by several color
guards in procession- patriotic song to
play during procession.
National Anthem sung by Greg Devlin,
USAF (Ret)
The Warriors Society will present flags
and sing the Tribal Anthem
Invocation by U.S.A. Major General Don
Shea, (Ret), Formerly Chief of Chaplins
Introduction of guests: 12 Military
Generals, Political Dignitaries and
other Military Dignitaries.
4:30 Key note speech by major General
Randall D. Mosley, the Adjutant General
4:50 Battle Hymn of the Republic by
Polson Band & Choir.
5:00 Remarks by Congressman Rehberg
5:05 Introduction of our Gold Star
Families
5:10 Remarks by Cathy Saltz, Mother of
Matt Saltz, (Montana’s first fallen
soldier in Iraq) Representing our Gold
Star Families
5:15 Presentation of the Flag to parents
of the Gold Star Families, escorted by
Armed Forces members and presented by
the Polson High School cheerleaders.
5:25 Presentation by Major General Don
Williamson, USA (Ret) to the mayor, Co.
Commissioners and Tribal Chairman as a
Military Five Star Community.
Signed by the Secretary of Defense.
5:30 Key note speech by major General
Paul Vallely, USA (Ret) : Fox Military
News Analyst
5:45 Recognize or Veterans of Wars and
Military Service Major General Don
Williamson, USA (Ret)
5:50 Presentation of coins by Pete
Deneault, Montana Military Appreciation
Project for veterans of the War on
Terror.
6:00 Memorial Day Service will be
conducted as the concluding ceremony.
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