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Vero Beach Veteran’s Club Memorial Day Celebration

Written by: May 26 2010
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VERO BEACH – The Vero Beach Veteran’s Club of America, originally founded in 1947, will host a free Memorial Day Celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. on Monday May 31 at their Club location, 2500 15th Avenue (off 26th Street) in Vero Beach.

The event will feature a special tribute to four local veterans who have each served both their country and the community:  Lorraine Budney Flanagan, Marine Corp; Bob Skalacki, Navy; Howard Brand, Army; and Tom Chasteen, Air Force.

There will also be a ceremony showing the meaning of the “12 Folds of the Flag,” a raffle drawing and an exhibition of works by local artists.  Enjoy a free buffet (covered dishes welcome) while listing to music by Road Fever, featuring Frank the Hat Man.

Information:  Call 778-1299.

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