Posted by Moarts51 on: Mon 15th Oct, 2012

WHO: Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Museum & Library Presents

WHAT: Santa Barbara Veterans Day Weekend Events

WHEN: Saturday Nov 10^th at 5:00 pm

WHERE: Fess Parker’s Double Tree Resort, 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93101

ABOUT: Come dressed in your finest attire to help honor all of our Veterans on the 236th anniversary of the formation of the U.S. Marine Corp. The 17th annual Veteran’s Day Military Ball is the third of four exciting events for the weekend, starting on Saturday at 5:00 pm at the Fess Parker’s Double Tree Resort.

VIP Reception, Dance exhibition, Live music, and Dinner.

Special Guest & Keynote Speaker: Colonel John Fer, USAF, Retired POW in Hanoi Hilton 1967-73, Silver Star, Bronze Star, 2 Legion of Merit Medals, 2 Defense Superior Service Medals, Distinguished Flying Cross and the Prisoner of War Medal

With Co-Recipients of “The Greatest Generation Award 2012”Santa Barbara residents:

Sgt. Major Robert Forties, US Army 82^nd Air Borne WWII and the 14^th Armored Division in Korea Silver Star, Bronze Star, Five Purple Hearts and more.

Pvt. Arthur Petersen, US Army 101^st Air Borne, 506^th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Foxtrot Company  Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

WHY: Celebrate and honor all veterans for their devotion & service

TICKETS: $125. per person;  Includes Cocktail hour reception. Dinner, Dance Band, Awards, Formal Evening Dress

Ticket Info: www.pierreclaeyssesnveteransmuseum.com or (805)969-0695

Further details will be available on the website and Facebook page:

http://www.pierreclaeyssensveteransmuseum.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pierre-Claeyssens-Veterans-Museum-Library

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