The Times Herald (Norristown, PA)
Plymouth to hold 2nd annual veterans event
PLYMOUTH >> Plymouth Township is calling all area veterans. The township’s parks and recreation department has set Nov. 13 as the date for its second annual Veterans Day Celebration and the goal is to recognize as many veterans as possible.
Set for Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m., the recognition event will feature guest speaker Joe Lawrence, the recently retired Plymouth Township Police chief. Lawrence served as a Navy Seabee, a United States Naval Construction Battalion responsible for building naval bases and projects to support disaster and humanitarian relief. Lawrence’s parents both served in World War II and his son is currently commanding a submarine.
Last year’s program featured about 50 veterans, according to Phil Brady, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation. About 80 percent of last year’s attendees were from Plymouth Township or had a connection to the
township, he said.
“We’re hoping it grows a little bit,” Brady said of hopes to see more veterans this year.
New for 2019, the Valley Forge Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will share a few words. The Marine Corps League will raise the flag and present the colors.
“It’s really a recognition,” Brady said. “It’s a chance to recognize them, to acknowledge and thank them for their service.”
If you go
All are welcome to attend Plymouth Township’s Veterans Day Recognition ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. at the Plymouth Township Service and Devotion Monument, which is located at the corner of Walton
Road and Germantown Pike in Plymouth Meeting. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside the Greater Plymouth Community Center, 2910 Jolly Road. Veterans should RSVP by Nov 11 at the Greater Plymouth Community Center front desk or by contacting Lori Fisher at 610-277-4312 Ext. 4307 or by emailing LFisher@plymouthtownship.org. Veterans who RSVP will be included in the event program.