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Lest We Forget Benton Harbor, Michigan

Friday, June 19, 2009 at 1:00 PM - Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 3:00 PM (ET)

Benton Harbor, United States

Lest We Forget     Benton Harbor, Michigan

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Lest We Forget

WWII Public Display and Battle Recreation

Land ~ Air ~ Sea

Friday, June 19 - Setup 1pm - 10pm, Veteran Presentations 7pm

Saturday, June 20 - Open 8am – 5pm, Hangar Dance 8pm

Sunday, June 21 - Open 8am - 3pm

 

Lest We Forget is a non profit organization dedicated to promoting patriotism by honoring the men and women of the military. Its mission of "brightening the future by illuminating the past" will focus this year’s celebration on the World War II veterans and home front era.

 

This two day World War II recreation event will be in St. Joseph and Benton Harbor, Michigan. The Southwest Michigan Regional Airport will host the WWII encampment displays and battle demonstrations. St. Joseph will be the site recreating two beach landings; PTO and Normandy. Other activities include aircraft displays, parachute drop, presentations, and a hangar show and dance.

 

All allied and axis units interested in participating must be members of the WWII Historical Re-enactment Society, Inc. (HRS) or a recognized re-enactment society. MVPA is a vehicle organization not a re-enacting society.HRS authenticity and safety standards will be enforced and can be found at http://www.worldwartwohrs.org/index.htm.Political flags or uniforms will not be permitted. Registration ends June 13th.

 

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