Saturday, November 19th will be the annual obeservation of Remembrance Day in Gettysburg. The 5th is participating this year in several ceremonies in addition to the parade.
At 9:30 am, there will be a wreath laying at the 5th OVI monument by the Army of the Ohio. The location is Culp's Hill (across from Pardee Field). I will be bringing the unit Colors for this ceremony and hope there will be a volunteer from the 5th present to carry them.
At 10:15 am, the Army of the Ohio will be laying a wreath at the Ohio section of the National Cemetary.
The last event for the day will be the parade itself. It kicks off at 1 pm. Members of the 5th should meet at the National Wax Museum on Emmitsburg Road no later than 11:30 am. We will then move to the stagging area.
As mentioned in the newsletter by Ken Hillegass, there are rooms available in Chamersburg. Most members are heading out EARLY Saturday morning. I will be leaving right after work on Friday night and hope to coordinate with some of you at the unit meeting this Thursday.
Once the weekend get's going, you can try to reach me on my cell at 330-620-2311.
Boys, Keep the Colors Up!
Chris
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