CIA Director David H. Petraeus of the Central Intelligence Agency will lead this year’s Memorial Day Parade as its Grand Marshal and participate in the Wreath Laying Ceremony preceding the parade on Saturday, May 26, 2012.
General David H, Petraeus (U.S. Army, Retired) became the 20th Director of the Central Intelligence Agency on September 6, 2011. Director Petraeus has dedicated his life to public service, retiring from the United States Army on August 30, 2011 after a distinguished 37-year career.
He last served as Commander, NATO International Security Assistance Force and Commander, U.S. Forces- Afghanistan from July 2010 until July 18, 2011. His other four-star commands include assignments as the 10th Commander, United States Central Command, and as Commanding General, Multi-National Force-Iraq during the surge.
This year, parade will commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Taps with a special tribute. In 1862, Oliver Wilcox Norton wrote what he called “the hardest 24 notes to play”. The all too familiar cadence of notes first played by Wilcox during the Civil War and will be played by a group of from Bugles Across America to mark the anniversary.
Included in the day’s events will be a special recognition of the Illinois Gold Star Families at the Wreath Laying Ceremony at 11:00 am on Daley Plaza and at the Parade. The parade steps off at noon at State and Lake Streets proceeding south on State to Van Buren.
The Chicago Memorial Day Parade honors all men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. This year’s parade will be dedicated to all soldiers who fought and died in our country’s recent conflicts. The City of Chicago is proud to have post 911veterans represented in our parade this year.
Fundraiser Party, Buffet, Show, Awards and Raffle for the
Coalition of Veterans Organizations
When: Saturday, May 17th, Noon to 4 PM
Where:Japan Grill Buffet, 4817-4827 W 76th St. (76th & Cicero) in Burbank, IL
All You Can Eat!
14 Huge Buffet Bars! Over 450 Items Available! Sushi Bar, Chinese, Japanese,
American & Mexican Cuisine
For more information: Bruce Parry, 773–320–1859 or Bruce@CoalitionofVets.org. Make checks payable to ‘CVO.’ All donations to CVO are tax-deductible. CVO is a 501(c)3 organization that educates veterans and the public on veterans’ rights and needs, including Full Mandatory Funding and Eligibility for VA healthcare, the end of Veteran Homelessness and full equality of access for all veterans. For more information about CVO, visit our website at www.CoalitionofVets.org or call 773-243-2335.
A NIGHT FOR VETERANS: HONORING ALL WHO SERVED
MAY 30TH , 2014
FROM 6PM – 10PM
NATIONAL VETERANS ART MUSEUM
4041 N. MILWAUKEE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60641
KEYNOTE SPEAKER JOHN ARENA OF THE 45th WARD
- Complimentary Appetizers and Drinks
- Workshops
- Live Music
- Resources for Veterans
(This event is FREE and open to the public)
The next meeting of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations (CVO) will be held on Saturday, November 15th from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the Jesse Brown VA in the 2nd Floor Conference Room.
We will have parking validation.
We will have a presentation on Discharge Upgrades by Ray Parrish. Ray is a long-term member of CVO, a trained Veteran Service Officer (VSO) and an expert on Discharge Upgrades. Don’t miss his presentation!
We’ll also have updates on all the CVO activities.
As always, Coffee and Donuts will be served.
We’ll start on time, so plan to arrive early.
The next meeting of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations will be held on this Saturday, April 18th, at Jesse Brown VA (820 S Damen in Chicago) in the second floor Conference Room from 10 AM to 12:30 PM.
Key agenda points will be the election to the Executive Committee, the May 2nd Fundraiser and the Memorial Day Parade.
As usual, coffee and donuts will be served!!
See you there.
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When: Saturday, May 2nd, 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM Where:Japan Grill Buffet, 4817-4827 W 76th St. (76th & Cicero) in Burbank, IL All You Can Eat! 14 Huge Buffet Bars! Over 450 Items Available! Sushi Bar, Chinese, Japanese, American & Mexican Cuisine |
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For more information: Bruce Parry, 773–320–1859 or Bruce@CoalitionofVets.org. Make checks payable to ‘CVO.’ All donations to CVO are tax-deductible. CVO is a 501(c)3 organization that educates veterans and the public on veterans’ rights and needs, including Full Mandatory Funding and Eligibility for VA healthcare, the end of Veteran Homelessness and full equality of access for all veterans. For more information about CVO, visit our website at www.CoalitionofVets.org or call 773-243-2335. |
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The next meeting of CVO is this Wednesday, July 18th at 7 PM at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (820 S Damen in Chicago) in the 2nd floor Conference Room.
The agenda will include planning CVO’s direction for the coming year, an update on our Fundraising Campaign (donate here), and more.
As usual, parking in the garage will validated (get it validated on the way in) and pizza will be served.
We look forward to having you join us!