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May is National Military Appreciation Month

  photo of boy holding Ul S. Flag

 During National Military Appreciation Month, Gloucester's NMAM Committee acknowledges our military past, present and the families here at home.
2011 Calendar of Events
1 Loyalty Day
6 Military Spouses Day - remember to say Thank You to our Military's Support System...the Spouses!
8 Victory in Europe Day V-E Day or VE Day, declared in 1945
15 Peace Officers Memorial Day   photo of military cemetary
21 Armed Forces Day
28 Gloucester Veteran's Graves to be honored by Local Scouts .  Scouts across the county will be placing flags on Veterans Graves.  For a listing of cemeteries click here
28 7th Virginia Encampmentreturns to the Court Circle, interpreting camp life during the War for Independence
30 Memorial Day - The National Moment of Remembrance, established by Congress , asks American wherever they are at 3 pm, local time to pause in a n act of national unity (duration: one minute)  

2011 Month-Long Happenings:

The Gloucester Visitor Center continues to sponsor “A Million Thanks," a writing campaign to send messages of appreciation to military men and women on active duty in the Middle East.  STOP by the Center and fill out a card!  Year-round.

Gloucester Library also offers cards for the " Million Thanks."  Year-round.

Thank you for helping us thank those who protect our precious freedom!

If you know of an event or activity not posted here, please let us know.  Email Us!

  

For updates on activities or cancellations, call the PLAYLINE at 693-5811.
Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism, 6467 Main Street, Gloucester, VA 23061  804-693-2355
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