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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221111T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20220401T022548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T214701Z
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SUMMARY:Veterans Day Commemoration
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe ceremony will include: \n\nFlag-lined entry sidewalk to the Park’s Flag Pavilion\nIntroduction and opening remarks\nChaplain invocation\nSpeaker (TBD)\nColor guard presentation of The Colors\n21-gun salute\n“Taps” played on the trumpet
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/veterans-day-commemoration/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220911T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220911T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20220401T015629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T014116Z
UID:16780-1662901200-1662904800@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:Commemoration of 9/11 and the Global War on Terror
DESCRIPTION:Note the NEW DATE and NEW TIME. \nThis 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 Terror and Operation Iraqi Freedom. \nThis ceremony will occur at the Operation Freedom Memorial near the Arkansas River. It will involve: \n\nFlag-lined Sidewalk\nChaplain invocation\nSpeaker\nColor Guard\nBugler\nRifle Salute
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/desert-shield-desert-storm-commemoration/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220902T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220902T093000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20220401T020731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T014522Z
UID:16783-1662109200-1662111000@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:Victory over the Empire of Japan (VJ Day) Commemoration
DESCRIPTION: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.) \nWVMP will hold a brief ceremony at the Park’s World War Two Memorial (“Kilroy”) and will include: \n\nChaplain Invocation\nSpeaker\nGun Salute\nBugler
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/victory-over-the-empire-of-japan-vj-day-commemoration/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220727T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220727T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20220401T014544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T013457Z
UID:16776-1658916000-1658917800@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:Korean War Cease Fire Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:The Korean Armistice Agreement brought to an end over three years of tremendous fighting against communist expansionism and tyranny on the Korean Peninsula. WVMP will honor the the 23\,600 Americans who were killed in action and the more than 103\,000 who were wounded in the Korean War. (SOURCE: https://www.census.gov/newsroom/stories/korean-war-armistice-day.html) \nThe commemoration ceremony will be held at the Park’s Korean War Memorial. Check back for further details.
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/16776/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220704T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220704T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20220401T011948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T214608Z
UID:16773-1656925200-1656928800@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:On July 2nd\, 1776\, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence\, and two days later (July 4) delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence\, This ceremony commemorates America’s birthday will occur at the Park’s American Revolutionary War Memorial across from the Flag Pavilion. \nThe ceremony will include: \n\nFlag-lined entry sidewalk to the Park’s Flag Pavilion\nIntroduction and opening remarks\nChaplain invocation\nSpeaker (TBD)\nColor guard presentation of The Colors\n21-gun salute\n“Taps” played on the trumpet
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/independence-day-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220606T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220606T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20220401T011706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T231837Z
UID:16770-1654513200-1654515000@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:D-Day Invasion Commemoration - the beginning of the liberation of Europe from Nazism
DESCRIPTION:“Codenamed Operation Overlord\, the battle began on June 6\, 1944\, also known as D-Day\, when some 156\,000 American\, British and Canadian forces landed on five beaches along a 50-mile stretch of the heavily fortified coast of France’s Normandy region. The invasion was one of the largest amphibious military assaults in history…. The amphibious invasions began at 6:30 a.m. \n“U.S. forces faced heavy resistance at Omaha Beach\, where there were over 2\,000 American casualties. However\, by day’s end\, approximately 156\,000 Allied troops had successfully stormed Normandy’s beaches. According to some estimates\, more than 4\,000 Allied troops lost their lives in the D-Day invasion\, with thousands more wounded or missing.” (SOURCE: History.com\, D-Day) \nIn remembrance of those who fought and died or were wounded in the D-Day invasion\, WVMP will hold a brief ceremony at the Park’s World War Two Memorial. Check back for further details.
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/d-day-invasion-commemoration-the-beginning-of-the-liberation-of-europe-from-nazism/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220530T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20220401T010740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T214420Z
UID:16767-1653908400-1653912000@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:Memorial Day (Decoration Day) Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:Originally known as Decoration Day\, Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. On this day\, the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military are honored. Memorial Day originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. \nIn recognition of Memorial Day\, a brief ceremony will be held at WVMP;s Flag Pavilion. The ceremony will include: \n\nFlag-lined entry sidewalk to the Park’s Flag Pavilion\nIntroduction and opening remarks\nChaplain invocation\nSpeaker (TBD)\nColor guard presentation of The Colors\n21-gun salute\n“Taps” played on the trumpet
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/memorial-day-decoration-day-commemoration/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220508T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220508T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20220401T005906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T022620Z
UID:16764-1652014800-1652016600@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:Victory in Europe (VE) Day Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:“Victory in Europe Day is the day celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany’s unconditional surrender of its armed forces on Tuesday\, 8 May 1945\, marking the end of World War II in Europe. (SOURCE: Wikipedia\, Victory in Europe Day.) \nIn commemoration of the war against “Hitler’s Germany” ending on this day\, a ceremony will be held at the Park’s World War Two Memorial. This ceremony will include: \n\nChaplain\nLaying of Wreath\nBugler (“Taps”)
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/victory-in-europe-ve-day-commemoration-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220329T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220329T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20220401T004148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T214212Z
UID:16760-1648555200-1648558800@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day
DESCRIPTION:In 2017 President Trump designated March 29th as National Vietnam Veterans Day. This was the last day – in 1973 – when US combat troops left South Vietnam. \nIn recognition of Vietnam Veterans\, a brief ceremony will be held at WVMP’s Vietnam War Veterans Memorial  involving: \n\nIntroduction and opening remarks\nNational Anthem played by a trumpet duet\nChaplain invocation\n3 Vietnam Veterans speaking on their Vietnam experiences\nAir Capitol Detachment of the Marine Corps League 21-gun salute\nEcho Taps” played on the trumpet
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/vietnam-veterans-recognition-day-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211218T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211218T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20210326T011553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T011553Z
UID:16387-1639825200-1639830600@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:Wreaths Across America at WVMP
DESCRIPTION:Approximately a one hour ceremony occurring simultaneously with other WAA ceremonies around the country. This local ceremony will occur at the Park’s Flag Pavilion and include: \n\nFlag-lined entry sidewalk to the Park’s Flag Pavilion\nIntroduction and opening remarks\nChaplain invocation\nColor guard presentation of The Colors\nSpeaker TBD\n7 wreaths mounted (1 for each branch of US military and for POWs-MIAs)\n21-gun salute\n“Taps” played on the trumpet
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/wreaths-across-america-at-wvmp/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211207T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20210326T010753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T010753Z
UID:16385-1638864000-1638909000@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:“Taps” will be played on the bugle and a memorial wreath will be laid at the Pearl Harbor Memorial.
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/pearl-harbor-day-commemoration-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211111T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20210326T010501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T013419Z
UID:16383-1636628400-1636633800@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:WVMP will honor all veterans who served in the US military with a ceremony at the Flag Pavillion. This ceremony will include: \n\nFlag-lined entry sidewalk to the Park’s Flag Pavilion\nIntroduction and opening remarks\nChaplain invocation\nSpeaker\nColor guard presentation of The Colors\n21-gun salute\n“Taps” played on the trumpet
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/veterans-day-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211003T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211003T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20210303T165157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T223903Z
UID:16326-1633266000-1633271400@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:Tolling of the Boats
DESCRIPTION:The Tolling of the Boats ceremony honors and remembers all lost submarines and submarine sailors of the United States Navy. The ceremony was initiated by the United States Submarine Veterans of World War II to remember their lost friends and shipmates lost during World War II. The US Navy lost 52 submarines and some 3\,000 submarine sailors during the War. \nThis ceremony will occur at the USS Dorado Memorial near the Arkansas River and include: \n\nFlag-lined sidewalk\nColor Guard\n“Taps” by bugler\nRifle salute\nSpeaker (TBD)
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/tolling-of-the-boats-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210930T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20210326T005949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T011736Z
UID:16381-1633010400-1633014000@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:Berlin Airlift Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:The Berlin Airlift was “a military operation in the late 1940s that brought food and other needed goods into West Berlin by air after the government of East Germany\, which at that time surrounded West Berlin\, had cut off its supply routes. The United States joined with western European nations in flying the supplies in. The airlift was one of the early events of the cold war.” (SOURCE: Dictionary.com\, Berlin Airlift) \nWVMP will honor all who served in the Berlin Airlift\, considered the first conflict of the Cold War\, at the Park’s Berlin Airlift Memorial. The ceremony will include: \n\nFlag-lined entry sidewalk to the Park’s Flag Pavilion\nIntroduction and opening remarks\nChaplain invocation\nSpeaker (TBD)\nColor guard presentation of The Colors\n21-gun salute\n“Taps” played on the trumpet
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/berlin-airlift-commemoration/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210917T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20201116T233504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T021252Z
UID:16151-1631887200-1631890800@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:USS Porterfield DD 682 Reunion
DESCRIPTION:The reunion includes a ceremony held at the USS Wichita Memorial (in WVMP down along the River towards the Keeper of the Plains statue). \nThis ceremony will occur at the USS Wichita Memorial near the Arkansas River and include: \n\nFlag-lined sidewalk\nColor Guard\n“Taps\,” etc by bugler\nRifle salute\nSpeaker (TBD)
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/uss-porterfield-dd-682-reunion/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210902T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210902T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20210326T005110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T021135Z
UID:16379-1630576800-1630578600@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:Victory Over Japan (VJ) Day Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:Known as “Victory over Japan Day\,” or simply “V-J 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.) \nWVMP will hold a brief ceremony at the Park’s World War Two Memorial including: \n\nWreath laying at the WW2 Memorial by the Flag Pavilion\nChaplain\nPlaying “Taps” on the trumpet\n\n  \n 
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/victory-over-japan-vj-day-commemoration/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210802T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210802T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20210303T013454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T021017Z
UID:16315-1627927200-1627932600@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:Desert Shield/Desert Storm Recognition Event
DESCRIPTION: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 Operation Iraqi Freedom. \nThis ceremony will occur at the Operation Freedom Memorial near the Arkansas River and include: \n\nFlag-lined sidewalk\nColor Guard\n“Taps” by bugler\nRifle salute
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/desert-shield-desert-storm-recognition-event/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210727T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210727T093000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20210326T003949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T013241Z
UID:16375-1627374600-1627378200@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:Korean War Armistice Day
DESCRIPTION:The Korean Armistice Agreement brought to an end over three years of tremendous fighting against communist expansionism and tyranny on the Korean Peninsula. WVMP will honor the the 23\,600 Americans who were killed in action and the more than 103\,000 who were wounded in the Korean War. (SOURCE: https://www.census.gov/newsroom/stories/korean-war-armistice-day.html) \nThe commemoration ceremony will be held at the Park’s Korean War Memorial and include: \n\nFlag-lined entry sidewalk to the Park’s Flag Pavilion\nIntroduction and opening remarks
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/korean-war-armistice-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210704T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210704T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20210326T002623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T002623Z
UID:16372-1625403600-1625407200@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:Independence Day Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:On July 2nd\, 1776\, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence\, and two days later (July 4) delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence\, This ceremony commemorates America’s birthday will occur at the Park’s American Revolutionary War Memorial across from the Flag Pavilion and will include: \n\nFlag-lined sidewalk\nColor Guard\n“Taps\,” etc by bugler\nRifle salute\nSpeaker (TBD)
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/independence-day-commemoration-2/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210606T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210606T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20210326T001615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T134345Z
UID:16369-1622984400-1622986200@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:D-Day Invasion Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:“Codenamed Operation Overlord\, the battle began on June 6\, 1944\, also known as D-Day\, when some 156\,000 American\, British and Canadian forces landed on five beaches along a 50-mile stretch of the heavily fortified coast of France’s Normandy region. The invasion was one of the largest amphibious military assaults in history…. The amphibious invasions began at 6:30 a.m. \n“U.S. forces faced heavy resistance at Omaha Beach\, where there were over 2\,000 American casualties. However\, by day’s end\, approximately 156\,000 Allied troops had successfully stormed Normandy’s beaches. According to some estimates\, more than 4\,000 Allied troops lost their lives in the D-Day invasion\, with thousands more wounded or missing.” (SOURCE: History.com\, D-Day) \nIn remembrance of those who fought and died or were wounded in the D-Day invasion\, WVMP will hold a brief ceremony at the Park’s World War Two Memorial involving: \n\nWreath laying at the World War Two Monument by the Flag Pavilion\nChaplain\nPlaying “Taps” on the trumpet\n\n 
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/16369/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210531T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210531T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20210325T235335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210531T210607Z
UID:16367-1622458800-1622462400@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:Memorial Day Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:(Unfortunately\, this event was canceled due to inclement weather.) \nOriginally known as Decoration Day\, Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. On this day\, the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military are honored. Memorial Day originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. \nIn recognition of Memorial Day\, a brief ceremony will be held at WVMP;s Flag Pavilion involving: \n\nFlag-lined entry sidewalk to the Park’s Flag Pavilion\nIntroduction and opening remarks\nChaplain invocation\nSpeaker (TBD)\nColor guard presentation of The Colors\n21-gun salute\n“Taps” played on the trumpet
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/memorial-day-commemoration/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210508T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210508T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20210325T234027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T020510Z
UID:16365-1620468000-1620471600@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:Victory in Europe (VE) Day Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:“Victory in Europe Day is the day celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany’s unconditional surrender of its armed forces on Tuesday\, 8 May 1945\, marking the end of World War II in Europe. (SOURCE: Wikipedia\, Victory in Europe Day.) \nIn commemoration of the war against “Hitler’s Germany” ending on this day\, a ceremony will be held at the Park’s World War Two Memorial. The ceremony will involve: \n  \n\nWreath laying\nChaplain\nPlaying “Taps” on the trumpet
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/victory-in-europe-ve-day-commemoration/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210409T154500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210409T154500
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20210303T013233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T232756Z
UID:16313-1617983100-1617983100@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:Civil War Reconciliation Event
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of the Civil War ending at 3:45. (When the surrender was signed according to historians.) \n  \n\nWreath laying at the Reconciliation Monument by the Flag Pavilion\nChaplain\nPlaying “Taps” on the trumpet
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/civil-war-reconciliation-event/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210329T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210329T124500
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20210303T010924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T233040Z
UID:16305-1617019200-1617021900@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day
DESCRIPTION:In 2017 President Trump designated March 29th as National Vietnam Veterans Day. This was the last day troops were withdrawn from Vietnam. \nIn recognition of Vietnam Veterans\, a brief ceremony will be held at WVMP;s Flag Pavilion involving: \n\nFlag-lined entry sidewalk to the Park’s Flag Pavilion\nIntroduction and opening remarks\nChaplain invocation\n3 Vietnam Veterans speaking on “What Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day” means to them.\nColor guard presentation of The Colors\n21-gun salute\n“Taps” played on the trumpet
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/vietnam-veterans-recognition-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210313T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210313T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20210303T014127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T233239Z
UID:16318-1615633200-1615633200@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:US Army Recruit Swearing-In Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:New recruits joining the US Army will be sworn in at WVMP. \n 
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/us-army-recruit-swearing-in-ceremony/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201219T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20201118T231742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T231742Z
UID:16154-1608375600-1608379200@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:Wreaths Across America
DESCRIPTION:Approximately a one hour ceremony occurring simultaneously with other WAA ceremonies around the country. This local ceremony will include: \n\nFull military honors (USAF color guard\, “Taps” played live\, etc)\n7 wreaths mounted (1 for each branch of US military and for POWs-MIAs)
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/wreaths-across-america-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201207T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201207T083000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20201125T010704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T010819Z
UID:16156-1607328000-1607329800@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:“Taps” will be played on the bugle and a memorial wreath will be laid at the Pearl Harbor Memorial.
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/pearl-harbor-day-commemoration/
LOCATION:Wichita Veterans Memorial Park\, 339 Veterans Parkway\, Wichita\, KS\, 67203\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201111T105500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201111T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20201106T230537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201106T230639Z
UID:16119-1605092100-1605094200@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:2020 Veterans Day Ceremony with playing of "Taps"
DESCRIPTION:This year’s program will be in conjunction with the National Salute to Veterans which is timed to match the program at Arlington Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknowns.  This year’s ceremony will start precisely at 1055 to allow for the intro to end before Taps is played at 1100 sharp\, “the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.”  Taps will be played throughout the entire country at this time and will continue a tradition reinstituted in 2015 and is expected to continue.\n\n         1055: Opening with welcome and recognition of guests\n         1100:  Taps (to coincide with the National Salute)\n         1101:  Continue with opening (this years program was planned for 2018 and was “weathered out” two years in a row.\n                    (Of course\, it is hoped this year will be different.)\n                                   1st Speaker will speak on the end of WW-I\n                                   2nd Speaker will speak on Vietnam’s Tet Offensive of 1968\n          1120: Ceremony will close with benediction.\n\nNote:  Times are approximate except for the opening which will be on time rain or shine.
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/2020-veterans-day-ceremony-with-playing-of-taps/
LOCATION:Wichita Veterans Memorial Park\, 339 Veterans Parkway\, Wichita\, KS\, 67203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201004T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20200704T173124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T185713Z
UID:15968-1601816400-1601820000@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:Tolling of the Boats
DESCRIPTION:Conducted at the SS Dorado Memorial in Wichita Veterans Memorial Park. \nOfficiated by the United States Submarine Veterans\, Inc. \nThe name of each USN Submarine lost will be read with: \n\nWhere it was lost\,\nWhen it was lost\,\nHow many hands were aboard when it was lost\, and\nIf any Kansans were aboard\, their individual names will be read.\n\nIn memorium\, a carnation will be thrown into the river after each submarine’s details are read. \n 
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/tolling-of-the-boats/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200927
DTSTAMP:20260421T220254
CREATED:20200106T230032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T152141Z
UID:15856-1600819200-1601164799@wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com
SUMMARY:Berlin Veterans Airlift Association Reunion (Canceled)
DESCRIPTION:Canceled due to changing travel restrictions\, etc associated with the COVID-19 coronavirus situation.
URL:https://wichitaveteransmemorialpark.com/event/berlin-veterans-airlift-association-reunion/
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