Agenda for Flags for Unity Events

Parkland Practice Field, Parkland High School, 2700 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA

Thursday, May 21, Opening Ceremony: 5:30-6:30PM

Note: There will be a tent with seating in case of inclement weather

Welcome – Herb Klotz (Flags for Unity Chair)
National Anthem: Parkland High School Band
Pledge of Allegiance – Fullerton Honor Guard
Invocation – Warren Miller
Military Anthem Medley: Parkland High School Band
State Representative Mike Schlosberg
Introducing Keynote Speaker – Herb Klotz
Keynote Address: Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Nate Sassaman, US Army Combat Veteran
“Honor, Service & Sacrifice”
Orefield Middle School Chorale
Honor Guard – Fullerton American Legion Post 367
Performance of “Taps” – Parkland Band Member
Closing
Program ends – Guests/Sponsors visit their flags

Friday, May 23

· 500 US Flags on display

· 6:00 – 6:15 PM: Performance of “Taps”

Saturday, May 24

· 500 US Flags on display

· 6:00 – 6:15 PM: Performance of “Taps”

Sunday, May 25

· 500 US Flags on display

· 6:00 – 6:15 PM: Performance of “Taps””

Monday, May 25, Closing Ceremony: 6:00-6:30PM   

Note: Please bring lawn chairs if you would like to sit during the ceremony.              

Welcome & Agenda for Evening – Herb Klotz (Flags for Unity Chair)
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Memorial Day Address – Dr. Benjamin Iobst, US Army Combat Veteran
Honor Guard – Topton American Legion Post 217
Performance of “Taps” – Parkland Band Member
Program ends – Guests/Sponsors retrieve their flags