Leo Veteran’s Observances
Friday, November 4th, 2011 at 11:00 AM
The Courtyard of Leo High School
7901 S Sangamon Street Chgo 60620
Leo High School, Leo Alumni Association welcomes all veteran to the Memorial Observance at the Leo War Memorial in the school’s courtyard. Leo High School Principal Phil Mesina (USAF ret.) r & Vice Principal Frank Wilson (USMC ret.) will direct the observance which features presentations by Veterans, wreath – laying by John Gardner, President of the Alumni Association,
Leo High School erected a memorial in 1965 to the many Leo men who have died serving America in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam and the Windy City Veterans of Chicago updated the engraved names and constructed permanent lighting for the memorial. Last year more than two hundred persons joined the 150 Leo students in honoring America’s war fallen.
Leo High School Speakers at War Memorial 11 A.M.
Principal Phil Mesina, USAF (ret.) and Vice-Principal Mr. Frank Wilson, USMC (ret.)
Call to Order
Prayer
Leo Alumni President Dan McGrath
Color and Honor of the 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines – Posting of the Colors -Chicago’s own & Wreathe Laying by Leo Veterans.
Our National Anthem
Leo 2004 Alumnus and Iraq Afghanistan Combat Veteran: Sgt. Jauwan Hall, USMC
Taps – Gun Salute and Dismissal
Refreshments in Leo Cafeteria
Wreath Provided by Stueber Florists:
2654 West 111th Street Chicago, IL 60655-1898 (773) 238-2013
Refreshments Catered by Calabria Imports:
1905 West 103rd Street Chicago, IL 60643 (773) 396-5800
For Additional Information Contact Mr. Pat Hickey, Director of Development (773) 224-9600
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