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Intrepid Museum to Honor Our Nation's Military Heroes with Veterans Day Tribute
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Intrepid Museum to Honor Our Nation's Military Heroes with Veterans Day Tribute
11/10/2010
 
FROM:   
THE INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM

CONTACT:    
Rubenstein Communications, Inc., Public Relations
Nancy Haberman – 212-843-8021 / nhaberman@rubenstein.com
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INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM TO
HONOR OUR NATION’S MILITARY HEROES WITH
VETERANS’ DAY TRIBUTE
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CEREMONY TO INCLUDE COMMEMORATIVE
WREATH LAYING IN HUDSON RIVER


Members of the US Marine Corps, US Navy and former crew members of the USS Intrepid will gather for the annual Veterans’ Day ceremony honoring our nation’s military service members on Thursday, November 11th from 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, located at Hudson River Park Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue), Manhattan.

The tribute – to be held on the flight deck of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum – will include the presentation of the National Colors and the playing of “Taps” by Naval Operations Support Center, Bronx, NY; and the annual commemorative wreath laying in the Hudson River.

The ceremony will begin with the 106th Rescue Wing USAF National Guard boarding an HH-60 Blackhawk helicopter and lifting off from the flight deck of the Museum.

Remarks will be made by Brigadier General Razz Waff, US Army and Susan Marenoff, Executive Director of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.

PHOTO OP: Wreath-laying by uniformed service members and veterans, including former crewmembers of the Intrepid.


DATE:    Thursday, November 11

TIME:    3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

PLACE: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Pier 86 (46 Street and 12 Avenue) Manhattan

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