There are a some historically recognized speeches that get to the true purpose of Memorial Day — the need for remembrance — using the simple, powerful thoughts to reflect upon the duty incurred to the dead by those who survived or followed.. The speech below is one of them.. Please Read more…
Our community is hosting our tenth, annual Memorial Day even. This year we are honoring Brandon Van Parys (USMC) who was killed in Iraq in 2007 (graduated from Northwestern Lehigh High School). His mother and father are our guests of honor and will speak at our event.
Hosted by the United Veterans of Bethlehem. Lineup begins at 8:30 am in front of Liberty High School. Parking is available at the high school. Please come early to alleviate any traffic problems. To register as a parade participant, see “More Info” to the right.
Join the Bethlehem Detachment of the Marine Corps League as it conducts a Memorial Ceremony at the Killed-in-Action Memorial. The event features prayer, music, a reading of the names of the 35 men whose names are inscribed on the memorial, and a short oration by a Bethlehem veteran. It is Read more…
Finally civilized by the Pennsylvania Dutch in 1812 when it became part of Lehigh County, this small community, Upper Saucon Township, shows what can be done when there is a will. The event has grown from small beginnings. Gut fer ihne!
Other than for the event on 30 May at 3 p.m. at the Levitt Pavilion, the rest is really a Veterans Day program.
