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February 23, 2019

Beirut Veterans are honored at park dedication
On February 23, 2019 a group with many Beirut veterans and family members in attendancegathered at a community park in Port Charlotte, FL for a dedication ceremony. The highlight of this groundbreaking ceremony was announcing the future construction of the Beirut Peacekeepers Memorial Tower that will be a central feature of the park. Rising out of the middle will be 241 staggered rods, one for each person killed on October 23, 1983. It will be a place to reflect on, learn about, and enjoy the freedom and sacrifice of others for generations to come.

BVA Meeting

November 5, 2018

The BVA Meeting was held October 22nd at the USO.  This year it was a full house.  Margaret Pollard informed the membership that the Beirut Memorial Scholarship is up and running.  There will be a committee that will meet regularly to set the criteria and amounts for the scholarship.  If you are interested in serving on this committee, please contact Margaret.  

 Elections were held this year for four board positions as Randy Gaddo was moved to Emeritus Board Member status.  The four elected board members are Rick Cunningham, Bill Yontz, Jack McDonald, and David Seelye. 

The Formation

November 5, 2018

35th Formation Group Photo

Hundreds gathered on October 22 to participate in the Formation.  It started with the veterans joining together by company.  Family members joined in and it ended with the vets folding the flag that flew over Camp Geiger. 

Strength and Honor Bike Run

November 5, 2018

Bike Ride

38 Beirut Veteran riders joined in the third annual Strength and honor Bike Run which started at New River Harley Davidson and ended at the Beirut Memorial.  

This year’s proceeds when to the Charles Lake Milam Scholarship Fund which totaled over $1260.  

Candlelight Service

November 5, 2018

35th Candle light service

Hundreds of Veterans and family members met at the Wall at 0600 on 23 October 2018 to pay tribute to the fallen.  The names were read by loved ones and friends and concluded with a moment of silence. Surrounded by the darkness and the glow of the candles loved ones could silently reflect on the sacrifice of their husbands, fathers, sons, brothers, uncles, cousins, and friends.  

The candlelight service is an annual event that is always well attended.  The reading of the names concludes at 0622 which is when the bombing occurred in Beirut, Lebanon. 

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