Redondo Beach Veterans Day Tribute and Elks BBQ

Traditional hometown Veterans Day observation in Redondo Beach at the Veterans Memorial in beautiful Veterans Park by the Redondo Pier. The one hour ceremony will begin at 1pm and end at 2pm, Wednesday, 11th of November. The event will include commentary, music, recognition and acknowledgement of our military veterans. Veterans Day is special attention for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces.

Keynote speaker is Jonathan Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Pacific Battleship Center in San Pedro centered around Battleship IOWA. Redondo Mayor Jim Light, USAF veteran, will provide a civic greeting. Other local officials, community leaders, military dignitaries and veterans will participate.

Music provided by the Redondo Beach Union High School Band. The American flag flown over the Memorial will be retired and formally presented to a local veteran. The ceremony is supported by the Coastal Sea Cadets and the Redondo High Marine Corps Junior ROTC.

Donations and contributions still being accepted for the Redondo Beach Veterans Memorial.
Memorial brick purchases and sponsorships also available.
www.rbveteransmemorial.com

The event will be followed by a BBQ hosted by the Redondo Elks Lodge in their parking lot south of the Lodge adjacent to Veterans Park. The BBQ is complimentary for veterans, members of the military and first responders. Five dollars for all others.

The Redondo Beach Veterans Day Tribute is open to the public. Media invited.

Contact – LTC Tom Lasser, USA, retired
www.rbveteransmemorial.com
lassertom@aol.com / 310-562-1121

Sponsors – City of Redondo Beach, Redondo Elks Lodge #1378, Redondo Beach Veterans Memorial Task Force