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WATCHFIRE
In order to properly introduce WATCHFIRE, our committee would like to give you some insight to our organization. WATCHFIRE is the instrument through which the community could make Memorial Day meaningful again. We are asking the veteran and non-veteran to gather to pay respect to all who faithfully served their nation.
The watchfire comes from the ancient tradition that following a battle or long march a large fire was started so that those who are missing or lost could rejoin their comrades. So in this time honored tradition we use the warmth and peace of the watchfire to remember those who have gone before us. It is a chance for reflection as a community upon those that made our nation strong through their sacrifices.
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In 1995 the event honored those that served in World War II and Korea and 1996 saw us dedicate the event to the Gold Star Mothers. 1997 us dedicated to honor Women in Service. Please help us to ensure that Memorial Day does not pass without a suitable remembrance of the women who have and are serving their nation. The following years have been dedicated to all the veterans who served. Come out and make Memorial Day an event that honors those who have given their all for our way of life.
Click here to see video from the 2007 Watchfire
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What's New?
The current list of events has been posted on our calendar page.
The Annual Watchfire is scheduled for Sunday, May 25, 2008 at Veterans Memorial Watchfire Park at the NYS Fairgrounds. Details of the event are in the current newsletter.
Vietnam Veterans of America
Central New York Chapter# 103
P.O. Box 675
Liverpool, NY 13088
Email:
webmaster@cnyvva103.org
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