Richmond Council to Sponsor Richmond's Welcome Home the Heroes Parade

Saturday, May 19, 2012

10 a.m.

Parade begins 10 a.m. at Boulevard and Kensington Avenue and proceeds south on Boulevard to the Carillon. (This is a change from the original May 2012 Lucky Bag information.)

Veterans Resource Village

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Carillon Grounds

Veterans' service and outreach organizations including state, federal, and local agencies as well as veteran-friendly employers will be on hand along with live music, vendors, and displays.

Links:

The Welcome Home Foundation

Robin Beres Op/Ed in Richmond Times-Dispatch: Virginia, We Can Do This!

 

Links to Lucky Bags:

Lucky Bag May 2012 Updated 05.16.12 (pdf)

Lucky Bag April 2012 (pdf)

Lucky Bag March 2012 (pdf)

 

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Objective and Purpose

The “Objective and Purpose” of the Navy League is educational – to inform the citizens of the United States as to the conditions of the naval and maritime forces and equipment and to awaken interest and cooperation in all matters tending to aid, improve, or develop their strength and efficiency. The National Headquarters has established the following objectives:

a)    To foster and maintain interest in a strong Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine as integral parts of a sound National Defense and as being vital to the freedom of the United States.
b)    To serve as a means of educating and informing the American people with regard to the role of Sea Power in the nuclear age and the problems involved in maintaining strong defenses in that age.
c)    To improve the understanding and appreciation of those who wear the uniforms of our Armed Forces and to better the conditions under which they live and serve.
d)    To improve support and recognition for the Reserve Forces in our communities in order that we may continue to have a capable Reserve Force.
e)    To educate and train our youth in customs and traditions of the Navy, the Marine Corps, the Coast Guard, and the Merchant Marine through the means of an active and vigorous Naval Sea Cadet Corps program.