In observance of Patriot Day, The American Legion Ronald Reagan-Palisades Post 283 and The Veterans National Entertainment Workshop honor the heroes on the front lines of the pandemic with a Free Online Concert Friday, Sept. 11.
“SALUTE TO FIRST RESPONDERS”
Featuring first responders, U.S. military veterans and active duty personnel and essential workers performing original and popular songs.
Previews begin at 10 a.m. Pacific Time and the full concert premieres at 7 p.m. Pacific Time.
Take a front row seat and watch at American Legion Ronald Reagan-Palisades Post 283 website: alpost283.com or the Veterans National Entertainment Workshop website: vnew.org.
The event features special salutes from Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti,
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla, L.A. County Supervisor 1st District Hilda Solis, Rudy Ortega, Jr., Tribal President and Mark Villaseñor, Vice President, Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, Rich Little and Loretta Swit from M*A*S*H.
Concert links will also be posted on Post 283’s Facebook page: facebook.com/PacificPalisadesPost283
VNEW Facebook page: facebook.com/VeteransNationalEntertainmentWorkshop
Our “Salute to First Responders” will remain online for viewing after the premiere date.
Send questions or comments to: ted@vnew.org
The Veterans National Entertainment Workshop is a nonprofit 501c3 organization helping veterans cope with PTSD, homelessness, substance abuse and other challenges through music.
If you would like to help, please join us at VNEW.org.
Nonprofit ID# 82-1018790
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