Carlsbad’s Army and Navy Academy and The Rotary Club of Carlsbad presented a Veterans’ Day Military Review and Wreath Laying Ceremony today (November 11, 2009) on the John Maffucci Field at 11:00 AM.
Several hundred people, veterans, active military, and civilians alike, filled the schools grandstands for the an hour-long presentation that included words from the Army and Navy Academy’s President Brigadier General Stephen Bliss, a speech by Brigadier General David Brahms, and a proclamation from Mayor Bud Lewis.
Brigadier General Brahms, USMC Ret. Summed up his speech with a message that we all can agree with.
“Today is a day to pray. To pray for the young people who may soon be veterans,” he said. “Young people like those arrayed behind me today. I pray on your behalf that you never have to see and experience the horrors of war. For if we as veterans will tell the stories of those horrors perhaps that prayer will come to pass. God Bless our great country and those who have heeded it’s call in times of trouble.”
Army and Navy Academy cadets participated in the full Military Review and The Red Stars Formation Team did a fly-over salute.
Follow the jump for a video of Brigadier General Brahms speech or click here for a photo gallery from today’s event.
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I found the words of General Brahms stirring and heartfelt. These thoughts which were brought to public consciousness for the Memorial Day will live on in the minds and hearts of both those who have served our great country and those who are served.
A sincere thank you and well done!
In grateful Service,
JJMoses
veteran
David Thank you for your moving and inspirational speech.
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