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September 2022
Victory over the Empire of Japan (VJ Day) Commemoration
Known as “Victory over Japan Day,” or simply “VJ Day,” the term is used to refer to September 2, 1945. On that date, the Empire of Japan’s formal surrender took place aboard the U.S.S. Missouri, anchored in Tokyo Bay. (SOURCE: History.com, V-J Day.) WVMP will…
Find out more »Operation Freedom Memorial Commemoration
Note the NEW DATE and NEW TIME. This ceremony will be held at the Operation Freedom Memorial and honors and remembers all those Americans who served in Desert Storm. Desert Shield and who died on 9/11/01 and those who served in the subsequent War on…
Find out more »Gold Star Mothers and Family Day
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Find out more »November 2022
Veterans Day Commemoration
The First World War ended on November 11, 1918, at 11 a.m. At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month WVMP will honor all veterans who served in the US military with a ceremony at the Flag Pavillion. The ceremony will…
Find out more »December 2022
Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration
“Taps” will be played on the bugle and a memorial wreath will be laid at the Pearl Harbor Memorial. This to honor the 2,008 sailors were killed and 710 others wounded; 218 soldiers and airmen (who were part of the Army prior to the independent…
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