World War II
WWII Day Debrief
World War II Day
Debrief & Meeting
When: June 4, 2011 at Noon – 2 PM
Where: At the Prince Frederick Library
Want to make a difference in the community?
Have a passion for history?
Don’t want the WWII vets legacy to disappear?
You are invited to be part of the planning for 2012 Remembering World War II. The meeting will include a mini pot-luck lunch (you are welcome to bring finger foods, mini sandwiches, fruit, chips, cheese & crackers, veggies + dip, drinks and desserts or just yourself).
Must RSVP by June 1st
info@circleofangels.org
Commemorate WWII
Inspirational speakers, games and 1940s memorabilia await the local community at this year’s World War II Day event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the Calvert County Fairgrounds.
The event, sponsored for the first time by Circle of Angels Initiative Inc., a faith-based group committed to public service in policy and advocacy to eliminate poverty and prevent risky behaviors, coincides with Circle of Angels’ WWII USO Remembrance Night, which takes place in August at Solomons Island. It continues the tradition of the Calvert Marine Museum, which formerly hosted the Cradle of Invasion, to honor those who served in the WWII era. Circle of Angels also wishes to honor, through this year’s WWII Day, all of those who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces.
During the day, which is free for anyone who wishes to attend, Circle of Angels will introduce and observe the “Moment,” a new tradition, established by the U.S. government, of renewing the values upon which the nation was founded, commitment to service and pledging to honor America’s fallen soldiers. Citizens will be asked to pause, wherever they are, at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day, for the Moment and reflect on the sacrifices made for their freedoms. At WWII Day, activities will halt at 3 p.m. for observance.
“We’re going to have 1940s-style entertainment,” said Cheri Reulet, development coordinator with the Circle, including a drill, displays, music and a variety of other activities, and members of New Directions Theatre will be in period costume throughout the day.
The morning begins with a wreath-laying ceremony, a WWII-themed electronic gaming competition sponsored by Play N Trade of Lusby and a field training battle drill. In addition, there will be booths with resources for veterans and their families, food from local vendors and a panel of veterans and homefront heroes and heroines to tell their stories, which will be recorded for the Library of Congress Veterans Living History Project… read on!
via: The Recorder
Remembering WWII
The Circle of Angels created this new website in preparation and anticipation of an exciting event that the Circle of Angels along with a few of our volunteers are organizing, WWII Remembrance Day Saturday, May 14 from 10a to 4p at the Calvert Fairgrounds. We hope this website draws on more of our ability and of what we hope to become. We want to create an opportunity for our community to gather to honor all veterans and in particular the World War veterans living in the Southern Maryland area.
This new website is a step up to what we hope will become a community wide event that will bring people of all backgrounds and ages together. Currently we are gathering information and organizations together in order to make this event successful. The most difficult challenge thus far has been gathering volunteers, WWII sutlers and living history interpreters to participate and support this event.
If you or someone you know is interested in participating or being a volunteer for this event or any other events the Circle of Angels supports please get in contact with us ASAP. ~ Thanks!
Get Involved
We are immediately in need of volunteers. If you want to volunteer or intern for the Circle of Angels, email or turn in a volunteer form.
Once you have filled in and emailed us your volunteer form you will receive a questionnaire to fill out. We have volunteers ranging from many different ages with varying schedules. The questionnaire will help us identify the best time and way to get in contact with all our volunteers. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask or send us an email.
If you have questions or would like to learn more about any of our programs and events please visit our VOLUNTEER page or our WWII Day website.
Honoring Heroes
This past August we were featured in our local newspaper. The article was on one of the events in our signature Remembering World War II: WWII USO Night Remembrance (USO Night). In the future we hope to do a documentary film on WWII veterans and their stories. We hope to get the financial support and public awareness to do this project soon before all the stories from our World War past is gone. To read a recap of the event please…. click here!
USO Girls at Asbury
When the DJ spun the platter of Benny Goodman’s orchestra playing “Let’s Dance” last Friday night, dozens of couples, many of them in their 70s and 80s, joyfully swung into the jitterbug on the dance floor in the main dining room of Asbury-Solomons Island.
Too old? Too dangerous?
Not at all, according to Dennis Poremski, Asbury’s director of wellness, who initiated the program with the enthusiastic help of several Asbury residents. ”Dancing is just a basic activity that people love to do,” Poremski said during a break from the dance floor. “It’s fun.”… read on!
via: SoMdNews.com
Red Cross WWII Roles
Sixty-six years ago on Aug. 7, 1943, the 1st Marine Division landed on Guadalcanal in the Solomons and nearby Pacific islands, launching the first major amphibious campaign of World War II.
On the anniversary of that event this year, residents of Solomons celebrated “USO Night” on the boardwalk pavilion commemorating those who fought in that historic battle; they also recalled the role of their own hometown in that long-ago battle. Solomons is known as the “cradle of invasion” because, in the 1940s, it was a top-secret amphibious training base …. read on!
via: SoMdNews.com
Celebrating WWII History
Sixty-six years ago on Aug. 7, 1943, the 1st Marine Division landed on Guadalcanal in the Solomons and nearby Pacific islands launching the first major amphibious campaign of World War II.
Last Friday evening, the anniversary of that event, residents of Solomons celebrated “USO Night” on the Boardwalk pavilion commemorating those who fought in that historic battle; they also recalled the role of their own hometown in that long-ago battle. Solomons is known as the “cradle of invasion” because, in the 1940s, it was a top secret …. read more!
via: SoMDNews.com
2008 USO Night
Veterans who served in any of the major wars were honored last Friday with a tribute on Solomons Island in the tradition of the United Service Organization, better known as the USO. Originally hosted by the Calvert Marine Museum, the event was taken over by The Circle of Angels Initiative last year. The director of the organization, Roseanna Vogt of Chesapeake Beach, was inspired by a friend to restart the program. When she started last year, Vogt had a boom box and a friend who was a veteran with a broken back.
That inspired her to reach higher for the next USO night. ‘‘This is something that needs to be done to honor the veterans,” Vogt said. ‘‘We believe that our fighting forces should be honored.” The USO has been responsible for boosting the morale and improving the welfare of America’s Armed Forces since 1941. During the event, passersby were treated to music from WWII. John ‘‘Captain John” Pomerville of Leonardtown played music from the Big Band era… read on!
via: SoMdNews.com
Article #2: USO Night Tribute
On Friday, Aug. 8, Circle of Angels paid tribute to World War II veterans with its USO Night. Speaking at the affair was USAF Lt. Col. (Ret.) Vernon Garner.
During his speech, Garner talked about his work while waiting to enter the service in WWII building the secret military base on Solomons, dubbed the “Cradle of The Invasion.” The base at one time supported over 60,000 Marines, Navy and Army amphibious military personnel who later were part of invasions of Normandy, Guadalcanal, Solomons Islands and other strategic areas of the Allied war effort from 1942 until the end of the war… read on!
via: TheBayNet.com
Garner Still Serves Country
After having flown missions in two of the most important wars of the past century, and being stationed in Thailand during a third, giving a speech before a crowd of people in his home county must have been easy for veteran Vern Garner. Garner, of Solomons, gave the opening speech during last Friday’s USO re-enactment at the river walk pavilion in Solomons. The 85-year-old veteran of World War II, the Korean and Vietnam wars also received honors for all his years of service, along with other veterans during the event, which recreated typical USO shows from the WWII era. Garner was born the second of eight children in Solomons. Growing up, he worked on a 300-acre tobacco farm with his grandfather. He also worked on a dairy farm for his aunt and uncle… read on!
via: SoMdNews.com
