Findlay Program

Healing Field Schedule of Events

The University of Findlay Russ & Peg Armstrong Sports Complex

Sponsored by The Exchange Club of Findlay
Thursday, September 9, 2004
5 PM: Welcome
Parading of the Colors
Star Spangled Banner and Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Posting of the Colors
Mayor Tony Iriti opens ceremony with Proclamation
Explanation of Field Placement
5:30 PM Placement of flags by military and families/friends commences
At completion of flag placement: Bag Piper: Amazing Grace Taps

Friday, September 10, 2004 Veteran’s
11:45 AM Van Buren Band Bag Piper
12 Noon: Welcome
Parading of the Colors
Star Spangled Banner and Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Posting of the Colors
Main Speaker: Robert Labadie, Director of Veterans Affairs from the Governors Office
Local Veteran: Judge Vernon L. Preston
National Exchange Club President: Jerry Defeo
Fly Over by Life Flight
God Bless America
  Van Buren Band and Taps
5 PM: Short Ceremony to set flags for any military killed today in Iraq or Afghanistan
Saturday, September 11, 2004

10:00 – 11:00 AM The University of Findlay Brass Band
11 AM Welcome
Parading of the Colors
  Star Spangled Banner and Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Posting of the Colors
Speakers:
Governor Bob Taft
Representative Mike Oxley
  Richard L. McGraw, Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense
Flag Presentation from Mr. McGraw to Mayor Tony Iriti
21 Gun Salute
Fly Over
God Bless America
The University of Findlay Brass Band

5 PM: Short Ceremony to set flags for any military killed today in Iraq or Afghanistan
Sunday, September 12, 2004
4 PM: Multi Denominational Prayer/Closing Service
5 PM Take down of flag field begins
All flags are to be picked up starting at 5 PM. If someone else is picking up your flag(s), please provide them with a signed release.