Auteur: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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SSgt. Benjamin Albright, bugler from "The President's Own", USMC closes the ceremony with "Taps" and a salute.
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On the morning of May 7, 2013, Goddard’s Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC) partnered with the Asian Pacific American Advisory Committee (APAAC) to co-host the Goddard Memorial Day commemorative event and recognition of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. This year’s guest speaker was Ken Niumatalolo, head football coach at the U.S. Naval Academy.
"Honoring Their Sacrifice" was the theme for the third annual event attended by more than 100 Goddard community members. The ceremony was also viewed by countless others in their offices and at Goddard satellite locations. Goddard Deputy Director, Arthur 'Rick' Obenschain, introduced Coach Niumatalolo. "We are very proud of the contributions our veterans have made to this country," said Obenschain.
A Joint Armed Services Color Guard presented the United States flag while current and former members of the singing group "The Chromatics" sang the National Anthem to open the program. Also during the program, Phuc Nguygen, APAAC co-Chair, and Madison Townley, former VAC co-Chair, provided opening remarks.
Several videos were shown, one a story that honored 19 Marines of WWII, "Return to Makin Island', and another produced to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, “Fallen Soldiers Tribute – I am Still Here”. A bugler from "The President’s Own" Marine Band concluded the commemoration with the playing of "Taps," traditionally played by the military at dusk and at funerals.
by Dewayne Washington/NASA GSFC
Photo Credit: NASA/Goddard/Pat Izzo
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