Honor and Remember Service, Sept. 11

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Honor and Remember Service, Sept. 11, 2022

The National Museum of Military Vehicles proudly invites you to its inaugural Honor and Remember service on Sunday, Sept. 11, at noon. Honorees include the families of Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman, Marine Cpl. Matthew Henderson, Marine LCpl Rylee McCollum, Marine LCpl Chance Phelps, and Marine LCpl Jerrod Warden. All honorees have a Wyoming connection. The goal of the Honor and Remember program is to perpetually recognize the sacrifice of America’s military fallen service members and their families. For guests who also wish to tour the Museum, there will be no admission charged on Sept. 11.

Sept. 11 Honor and Remember Ceremony
12:00 P.M.
National Museum of Military Vehicles - Poolaw Building
 
Program
 
To every family who has ever lost a loved one in service to our country, we offer a collective expression of appreciation with ONE unified message: "Thank You!" We will always HONOR their selfless sacrifice and REMEMBER them individually by name. Together, as a Nation, We Can Remember Them All!

  • Welcome - Mr. Dan Starks, Founder, National Museum of Military Vehicles
  • Post Colors - Colors by Rock Springs Marine Corps League L/Cpl Chance Phelps Detachment #1406
  • National Anthem - Riverton High School Jazz Choir - Video
  • Pledge of Allegiance - Lander Valley High School Military Science Class
  • Opening Prayer - Mark Gordon, Governor of the State of Wyoming
  • Remarks - Governor Mark Gordon
  • “America The Beautiful” - Scott and Lori Morrow
  • Origin of the Honor and Remember Flag - Mr. George Lutz
  • Symbolism of the Honor and Remember Flag - Barb Yllescas-Vorthmann, Gold Star Mother (Capt. Robert Yllescas, KIA, Dec. 1, 2008, Afghanistan, Army)
  • “God Bless America” - Scott and Lori Morrow
  • Reading the stories of the 5 Fallen Heroes as supplied by their family members.
  • Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman - reading by Lori Longfritz
  • Marine LCpl Rylee McCollum - reading by Torsten Fries
  • Marine LCpl Chance Phelps - reading by Gretchen Mack
  • Marine LCpl Jerrod Warden - reading by Pat Mracek, Gold Star Mother, Cory Mracek, KIA 1/27/2004, Iraq Army
  • Marine Cpl. Matthew Henderson
  • Presentation of flags to families.
  • Closing song - "You Raise Me Up" performed by the Ukrainian Children's Choir (Video - https://youtu.be/TRcIEMgppK8)
  • Closing Remarks - John Adams, Honor and Remember, Nebraska Chapter
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