62nd Anniversary Iwo Jima Landing/Flag Raising Commemoration
Ira H. Hayes American Legion Post 84 on the Gila River Indian Community in Sacaton, Arizona, is again commemorating the Iwo Jima Landing and Flag Raising event and cordially invites everyone to attend on February 23 and 24, 2007.
On Friday, a golf tournament is scheduled in the morning at 08:30 at Sunbird Golf Resort and dinner is scheduled in the evening at 18:00 at the Sacaton Boys/Girls Club. On Saturday, the parade begins at 09:00 w/military flyover and is followed by ceremonial events at the Veterans/Memorial Park which includes massing of colors, flag raising, POW/MIA service, memorial dedication and wreath laying. Lunch will be provided by the Women's Auxiliary Unit. Gourd dancing will commence at 14:00 and a social powwow/grand entry will be at 18:30 at the GRIC District 3 ball field.
In 2006, a large number of Iwo Jima survivors attended. These veterans were very honored, thrilled and it was an emotional moment for everyone. The majority of the Iwo Jima Survivors present were with the 4th Marine Division which was part of the first wave on Iwo Jima. WWII veterans and the Navajo Code Talkers were also represented in the parade. Other attendees include color guards units representing Korea-Vietnam veterans and many Native American groups from Arizona as well as many states around the country.
For further information, please call the Post at 520-562-8484 or Josie Kakar-Delsi, Parade Chairman/Committee Assistant at 520-836-1022 kakar_delsi@cgmailbox.com
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