Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 – 27, 2019
Cornerstone Park, 600 W. Wigwam Pkwy, Henderson, NV
On Memorial Day weekend 2019, the Rotary Club of Green Valley in conjunction with the City of Henderson and the USO® will host our second annual Field of Honor® throughout Cornerstone Park in Henderson. We will again be honoring our Heroes: veterans, fallen soldiers, active duty military, first responders, and community members who live the Rotary motto: “Service Above Self.” At last year’s, ceremony Mr. Wayne Newton and Henderson Mayor Debra March spoke. This year, we will have multiple programs on stage throughout the weekend featuring local citizens, performers, high school and college musicians. The main program on Monday, May 27, 2019, promises to once again be inspirational and moving.
The Field of Honor® 2019 will be a breathtaking display of nearly 1000 American Flags recognizing courage, nobility of character, and achievements of those around us. A special area sponsored by the Rotary Club of Green Valley will be dedicated in remembrance of the 58 victims of 1 October.
Honor Your Heroes
Veteran, First Responder, Friend, Family Member
Field of Honor May 24 2019
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A Message From Our Club President
Special Events
Deborah March, Mayor of Henderson
Keynote Speaker, Wayne Newton
Friday, May 25 7:00 p.m.
Welcome – RCGV President Brad Marx, Master of Ceremonies
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem “Star Spangled Banner” – Lucky Ladies
Introduction of “Field of Honor” Program Chair Larry Skaggs, PDG – Brad Marx
“Field of Honor” Description – Larry Skaggs, Rotary International Past District Governor 5300
TAPS
Adjourn
Monday, May 28, 8:00 a.m.
Welcome – District Judge Susan Johnson, Mistress of Ceremonies
Honor Guard – Basic High School ROTC
Pledge of Allegiance – RCGV President Brad Marx
National Anthem “Star Spangled Banner” – GVHS Octet Choir – Kim Ritzer, GVHS Choir Director
Invocation – District Governor 5300 Raghada Khoury
Description of “Field of Honor” Project – Susan Johnson
Introduction of Elected Officials and Honored Guests – Susan Johnson
Introduction of Mayor Debra March – Susan Johnson
Welcome Speech – Mayor Debra March
Introduction of Keynote Speaker Wayne Newton – Dave Thorson, USO
Keynote Speaker – Wayne Newton
“God Bless America” – GVHS Octet Choir
Benediction – Raghada Khoury, Rotary International 5300 District Governor
TAPS
Adjourn
CLUB HAPPENINGS
Memorial Day Weekend is all about honoring heroes in our community; our first responders, veterans, and active military. Join us at the 2nd Annual Field of Honor at Cornerstone Park in Henderson from May 23rd to the 27th! For the past 18 years, communities all over America have remembered their heroes with a majestic display of flags and we are honored to join them again this year. It is never too late to give back, whether it be buying a flag in person at the Field of Honor or online by donating at bit.ly/2WjL70K. Be sure to visit the Field of Honor this weekend!
City of Henderson Fire Department City of Henderson Government Henderson Police Department USO Las Vegas Colonial Flag Company
Thanks for the shout out!
The Week Ahead: Musical Storytime, Last Friday Fest, Pet Parade
The weather is heating up, and so is our event calendar! So many things to do as summer break nears, like the Last Friday festival, or a pet fest and parade or even a musical story time. Pile in the ...Thank YOU for all you do to support kids and the community 💜
The story behind this week's ad for our upcoming Field of Honor happening this weekend at Cornerstone Park in Henderson:
"One of the great heroes in my life is my Great Uncle Ernie. When he was a young man, he wanted to join the military just like his three older brothers, but he was too underweight and they wouldn’t let him join. He had my great grandmother feed him extra dinners for a few weeks, and went down to the recruiting office with extra layers of clothes and rocks in his shoes. He was determined to get in, and the look of pride on his face when he was finally able to join the Army was priceless. He fought in the Pacific, and when he came home he became a teacher, helping educate the young children in his rural farming community. To me, Ernie was someone that we in Rotary like to call a Person of Action. He is one of the people that I have chosen to honor at the Rotary Club of Green Valley’s 2nd Annual Field of Honor®."
During Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-27, 2019, the Rotary Club of Green Valley and the City of Henderson will host the second annual Field of Honor.
What makes this event so special is all the people it’s intended to honor and give back to.
The Field of Honor is meant to recognize all the courageous work done by those in our community. For National Police Week, it’s the perfect time to highlight the Henderson Police Department and those who work hard everyday to put “Service about Self”.
You can buy a flag to support our police and be displayed among the beautiful Field of Honor at (www.greenvalleyrotary.org/shop). You can also donate or become a sponsor at the same place! And as always, come join us Memorial Day Weekend to honor all the heroes in your life and our community!
A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors 2019
Patriot Sponsor – $10,000
Liberty Sponsor – $5,000
Victory Sponsor – $2,500
Honor Sponsor – $1,000
