Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Veterans Day 2013

Stepping off from City Hall
At the War Memorial on Crescent Avenue
Wreath at the War Memorial
Gathering at the War Memorial on City Hall grounds
Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs at the podium.
When the sound system failed and could not play the national anthem, veteran John Pritchard began whistling it.
VFW Sr. Vice Commander Lamar Mackson called Pritchard to the podium, where he whistled the national anthem and received much applause.
The bell was tolled at 11:11 a.m.
Police Captain Edward Santiago read a tribute to soldiers.

Prayers were offered by Pastor Tracey L. Brown of Ruth Fellowship Ministries.

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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 12, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Just wanted to bring to your attention some positivity in Plainfield:

    Finally The Plainfield Pop Warner Lady Cardinals have WON their spot at National Pop Warner's Cheer CHAMPIONSHIPS at Walt Disney, Florida!!!! This is the first time that a Plainfield Pop Warner cheer team has ever advanced this far! These girls worked extremely hard to achieve the Eastern Region 1st place Champion title, and will work even harder to achieve the National Pop Warner Champion title. We want to go and represent Plainfield Pop Warner,& the City of Plainfield as a whole, however we are faced with a financial issue. In order to participate we need approximately $600 PER CHEERLEADER (includes transportation & Hotel Stay), and with 50 cheerleaders, the trip is going to cost every bit of $30,000!!!! But with the help of our city and more we can do it...So let's go SUPPORT SUPPORT SUPPORT!!!!!

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    Please SUPPORT SUPPORT SUPPORT!!! Our Girls deserve this opportunity very much! They work extremely hard while yet maintaining good grades! This is a once in a lifetime chance for most of them, so please support anyway you know how! Any amount will help, and we are truly grateful for whatever you can give!


    Please Email contact us if you will like to sponsor a cheerleader, or can donate in any other way.

    Thanks!!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 12, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    BRING BACK THE CHIEF POLICE DIRECTOR POSTION IS A JOKE

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  3. AnonymousNovember 12, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    John Pritcher, a Plainfield High School Graduate. Thank you for your faithfulness. I am sure he would be able to sing the PHS al mater if needed. God Bless you.

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