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St. Joe - Lest We Forget 2008

Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 8:00 AM - Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 3:00 PM (ET)

Benton Harbor, United States

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Event Details

Friday, June 20 - Setup 1pm - 10pm, Briefing 9pm 

Saturday, June 21 - Open 8am, Hangar Dance 7pm

Sunday, June 22 - 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.

 

This two day World War II recreation event will be in St. Joseph, Michigan.  The Southwest Michigan Regional Airport will host WWII encampment displays and battle demonstrations (including eastern front).  Tiscornia Park will be the site recreating two beach landings; Peleliu and Normandy.  Other activities include aircraft displays, parachute drop, Ernie Pyle presentation, and USO style show and dance in the hangar.  For more information see http://www.in-am.org/ww2/

 

 

 

All allied and axis units interested in participating must be members of a recognized re-enactment society.  Authenticity and safety standards will be enforced.  Registration ends June 1st for landing craft. Registration ends June 6th for displays.

   Click the "Register Now" link above to register.