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Military Event Held at Western Maine Veteran’s Home

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
A beautiful sunny day was host to a versatile and exciting event at the Western Maine Veteran’s Home in So. Paris. There was a nice turnout for the event which some hope will become an annual affair. The following is a pictoral summary of the day’s events.

PREPARATION:

Western Maine Veteran's Home

Bruce Pierce builds flag stands with Bob and Deb Walo looking on.

Western Maine Veteran's Home

Grills are ready and tables and chairs set up for the BBQ

 OPENING CEREMONIES:

 

Western Maine Veteran's Home

Lewiston/Auburn Veteran's Council

Western Maine Veteran's Home

Post 68 Jackson-Silver, Post 112 Anderson-Staples, Company A Third Maine

Western Maine Veteran's Home

Post 150 Mechanic Falls, Minot, Poland

Western Maine Veteran's Home

God Bless America by Eileen Walo - The Wisdom That We Gained by Al Pelletier

Western Maine Veteran's Home

Administrator Joel Dutton - National Anthem sung by Tammy Benson

MILITARY VEHICLES:

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Military Vehicle Show

 

Western Maine Veteran's Home

Military Vehicle Display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
Company “A” of the Third Maine Volunteer Infantry: A “Living History” reenactment was provided by Company “A” Third Maine Volunteer Infantry. It was as if people from the Civil War era were visiting. The costumes were authentic and beautifully designed. Visiting with members of the group is truly an educational experience and they enjoy sharing the history of the Civil War era as well as about their group itself. They have a website with information on joining and how to reach them. You can view it here.
Western Maine Veteran's Home

Company "A" Third Maine Volunteer Infantry

Western Maine Veteran's Home

Company "A" Third Maine Volunteer Infantry

Western Maine Veteran's Home

Company "A" Third Maine Volunteer Infantry

Western Maine Veteran's Home

Company "A" Third Maine Volunteer Infantry

Western Maine Veteran's Home

Company "A" Third Maine Volunteer Infantry

 Members of Company “A” may purchase pictures here

AND THEN THERE WAS FOOD!!!

Western Maine Veteran's Home

Nothing smells better than onions and green peppers on the grill!

Western Maine Veteran's Home

Lots of good food for everyone!

Western Maine Veteran's Home

A couple of happy veterans with burgers, hot dogs and chicken!

 The AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS made sure there was plenty of great BBQ food! On the grill was chicken, burgers, hot dogs and those fragrant onions and green peppers and they were served with potato salad and cole slaw.  Bags of potato chips were provided by Utz in Auburn and Deb Walo baked a HUGE cake! There was plenty to drink including lemonade, iced tea, soft drinks, bottled water and coffee. The coffee and donuts for the morning were provided by Tim Hortons in Norway.

Western Maine Veteran's Home

People in line for the BBQ

Western Maine Veteran's Home

Nothing is better than a BBQ!

AND THERE WAS GREAT ENTERTAINMENT!

Western Maine Veteran's Home

Davina Poulin played guitar and sang some of her own compositions.

Western Maine Veteran's Home

TJ's DJ Service

 TJ’s Dj service kept the music flowing all day with oldies, country and patriotic numbers.

 Jarosady also entertained and played for everyone. We hope to have a photo up soon but meanwhile you can visit their My Space site at www.myspace.com/jarosady

It was a great day and a great way to honor all the veteran’s who have served their country well!!