Download Jewish Program Outline

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MAJOR STUART ADAM WOLFER (z”l)
April 23, 1971 – April 6, 2008
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Program Outline
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PROGRAM OUTLINE
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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LIGHTING OF A YIZKOR/MEMORIAL CANDLE --appropriate words/musical selection
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OPENING REMARKS – What does Memorial Day mean to us as Americans? (some stimulating
question to have audience consider)
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A POEM especially written for Memorial Day by a student or a published poem (see attached for
sample) or other piece of literature
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REMEMBERING NATION’S FALLEN appropriate individual/family from the Community
remembers a Fallen Hero; Read a profile of one of our Nation’s Fallen; Read the Number of
Troops killed by War
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YIZKOR
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PRAYER-REMEMBRANCE FOR THE WELFARE OF THE AMERICAN TROOPS
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CHOIR - Star Spangled Banner or other musical selection(s)
Note: Have American flag(s) present, request that people wear red, white & blue, or pins of color. If someone of your
Community is an active member of the Military consider inviting him/her to be present & to participate.
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Table of Contents
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Program Outline
Pledge of Allegiance
What is a Hero
Poetry Selection
Remembering Our Nation’s Fallen
Yizkor
Reading(s) for the Safety of Our Troops
The Star Spangled Banner
Call To Action
Additional Pictures
Additional Resources
– Wall of Honor
– Tribute to American Jewish Troops Killed
In Iraq & Afghanistan
– Link to Individual Memorial Day Program
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