The American Veterans Traveling Tribute (http://www.avtt.org/ ) will be in Van Nuys from October 14-18 in support of Operation Gratitude. The AVTT Exhibit includes a replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall (80% scale), a Cost of Freedom display of Gold Dog Tags for every service member killed since Vietnam, a 9-11 tribute, and an art display of paintings and photos from World War II and the Korean War.The Exhibit will be on the large lot adjacent to the Van Nuys National Guard Armory. Operation Gratitude will host Prep days in the Armory during the Exhibit.
The entire event will be free to the public. Our mission is to provide our community an opportunity to "Pay Respect" to our heroes both by visiting the Memorial and by participating in Operation Gratitude activities.
The AVTT event daily schedule is as follows:
1. Wednesday October 14: RAIN OR SHINE: Motorcade Escort of The Traveling Wall
4:00pm Muster at Airtel Plaza Hotel: 7277 Valjean Avenue, Van Nuys
5:30pm - Color Guard and Greetings Indoors: Airtel Plaza Ballroom Guest: Mitchell Englander, Chief of Staff for Councilman Greig Smith Condor Fly-Over Will Launch the Motorcade (weather permitting)
6:00pm Motorcade Departs for Exhibit Site led by Grand Marshall Stan Chambers ROUTE: West on Sherman Way; South on Louise Avenue to Event site at Louise and Victory Spectators Assemble along Louise from Vanowen to Victory Line the Parade Route and Wave a Flag!
2. Thursday October 15:
9am-Noon: volunteers Set up Exhibit
Noon-5pm: Open viewing
5pm-7pm: Opening Ceremony with Candlelighting, Laying of Wreaths Hosted by 4-Time Olympic Gold Medalist in Swimming: John Naber Guests: City Councilmen Greig Smith, Tony Cardenas and Dennis Zine 3-War Veteran MSGT (ret.) Edward Chema Speaker: Stan Chambers
3. Friday October 16: Open 8am-8pm
9am-3pm: School Visits 11am-1pm: Share your Lunchbreak with KKGO Country's Morning Co-Host Ashley Paige
3pm-8pm: Open Viewing
4. Saturday October 17: Family Day
8am-8pm: Musical Performances
12-3pm: Kogi BBQ Truck and Get Shaved Ice 1pm: Color Guard and Formal Greeting Guests: City Controller Wendy Greuel Gold Star Wives
5. Sunday October 18: Open 8am-6pm
11am: Memorial Service officiated by Rabbi Mordecai Finley of Ohr Hatorah Synagogue and Pastor Glen Kreun of Saddleback Church Guests: Assemblyman Bob Blumenfield, Stan Chambers 3-War Veteran MSGT (ret.) Edward Chema Speaker: Major General John Harrell Condor Flyover
12 Noon: Parade of Honor Past The Wall 1-6pm: Open Viewing
6pm-8pm: Breakdown
Letter writing materials, scarf-making lessons, information and snacks will be offered at the Operation Gratitude tables at The Exhibit site. All ages are invited to attend The Exhibit. Visitors 12 years and older are welcome to volunteer in the Armory to help prep products for our package assembly the following weekend. Girl Scouts will be offering Trophy Nuts for donation to our troops through the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles Gift of Caring Program.
Visitors are encouraged to bring donations for the care packages.
Suggested items are:
Beanie Babies
Bags of Candy
Beef Jerky-Individual Packages
Location: 17330 Victory Blvd; Van Nuys, CA 91406 ▪ Corner of Victory and LouiseNote: Parking next door at the SkatePark & Encino Farmer’s Market from 12 noon to 8 PM daily & at Brimingham High School all day Saturday & Sunday
The Airtel Plaza Hotel is offering rooms for $89/night under the group name "AVTT." Call 1-800-2AIRTEL for reservations and mention "AVTT."
For more information about the American Veterans Traveling Tribute: http://www.avtt.org/
For more information about Operation Gratitude: http://www.operationgratitude.com/
For more information about the Operation Gratitude-AVTT Event: OpGrat@gmail.com or ptmarty@aol.com
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