Freedom Memorial in Great Falls, Virginia – Page 3 – Honoring those who sacrificed and served

9-11 Remembrance Ceremony recap

September 15, 2021September 22, 2021 Bruce FeinLeave a comment

The 2021 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony honored the 20th anniversary of that fateful day with a Boy Scout color guard, a young Great Falls bagpiper, singing by the Langley Madigrals, a taps bugler, remarks by retired three-star Army general Bob Wood whose Pentagon office was struck by American Airlines Flight 77, a bell-ringing for each of the six victims from Great Falls, and one of the largest audiences the Freedom Memorial has ever hosted. Thanks to all who participated. The ceremony can be viewed below or by clicking here.

The Great Falls Connection published a story about the ceremony, which can be viewed here.

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September 11 Remembrance Ceremony

August 24, 2021November 15, 2021 Bruce FeinLeave a comment

Six residents of Great Falls perished in the 9/11 attacks. A ceremony will be held to honor them and all who sacrificed on that day and its aftermath at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 9 o’clock a.m. The ceremony will feature a Boy Scout color guard, taps bugler, patriotic songs, and keynote speech by retired Army three-star general Robert Wood, who was present at the Pentagon on 9/11. All are invited. The Freedom Memorial is located behind the Great Falls Library at 9830 Georgetown Pike. Ample parking is available in the library parking lot. In case of rain, the ceremony will move indoors to the library meeting room. Limited seating will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring portable chairs. Click here to view a flyer for the event. www.gffreedom.org

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CANCELED: Memorial Day Ceremony 2021

May 1, 2021 Bruce FeinLeave a comment

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and associated restrictions, the 2021 Memorial Day Ceremony will not be held. Those who died to defend freedom in our country will be in our thoughts and prayers.

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CANCELED: Veterans Day Ceremony, November 11, 2020

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 Bruce FeinLeave a comment

Great Falls Freedom Memorial, November 2020

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 Veterans Day Ceremony will not be held. All who have served in our country’s armed forces will be in our grateful thoughts and prayers.

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Election Day at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial, November 3, 2020

November 3, 2020 Bruce FeinLeave a comment

Colonel Pete Hilgartner memorial tree, Election Day at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial, November 3, 2020

Engraved memorial stone at Colonel Pete Hilgartner memorial tree, Election Day at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial, November 3, 2020

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CANCELED: September 11 Ceremony 2020

August 20, 2020 Bruce FeinLeave a comment

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 September 11 Ceremony will not be held. Those who died and served on that day and in its aftermath will be in our thoughts and prayers.

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CANCELED: Memorial Day Ceremony 2020

May 8, 2020 Bruce FeinLeave a comment

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 Memorial Day Ceremony will not be held. Those who died to defend freedom in our country will be in our thoughts and prayers.

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Veterans Day Ceremony 2019 Recap

November 14, 2019 Bruce FeinLeave a comment

The annual Veterans Day Ceremony was held at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial on Monday, November 11, 2019. Below are a video of the event and a story about it in the Great Falls Connection.

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Veterans Day Ceremony, Monday, November 11, 2019, 11 a.m.

October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 Bruce FeinLeave a comment

H
onor veterans from Great Falls and all who have served in the Armed Forces on Veterans Day at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial, featuring a color guard, patriotic songs by the Langley Madrigals, and remarks by retired Army Colonel Dick Leadbetter. Veterans are especially invited. Enjoy the expanded and leveled seating area.

The Freedom Memorial is located behind the Great Falls Library at 9830 Georgetown Pike. The ceremony is open to all. Ample parking is available in the library parking lot. In case of rain, the ceremony will be held in the library meeting room. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own portable chairs. www.gffreedom.org

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September 11 Remembrance Ceremony

September 5, 2019October 23, 2019 Bruce FeinLeave a comment

All are invited. The Freedom Memorial is located behind the Great Falls Library at 9830 Georgetown Pike. Ample parking is available in the library parking lot. In case of rain, the ceremony will move indoors to the library meeting room. Limited seating will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring portable chairs. www.gffreedom.org

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