Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/29/2021 - 06/05/2021
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Wicker Park
Categories
- Hammond
- Blog
- exercise
- fundraiser
- Highland
- hike
- Lake County
- Memorial Day
- Memorial Day Weekend
- veterans
DAV Chapter #17 hopes and prays that you, our members and supporters are doing well and staying safe. As we’re committed to keeping you safe and healthy.
Check-in and t-shirt pick up begin at 8:30 a.m. Step off is at 10:00 a.m.
The DAV is a non-profit organization dedicated to a single purpose: empowering USA military service veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. All proceeds from the Walk go directly to help local, disabled veterans.
The donation to walk in the event is $20.00 for an adult participant and $10.00 for a student or child, t-shirt is included. Event is open to the public and family-friendly with special and meaningful exhibits on display, including:
● Indiana Patriot Guard’s Flag Display coupled with Indiana’s Fallen Heroes
Tribute—paying honor to the 220 fallen military heroes from Indiana that have died in the
line of combat during the past two decades
● Dept. of Defense Honor Guard with a 21 Gun Salute
● Lansing Veterans Memorial Ceremonial Honor Guard
● National Anthem and Taps (live performances)
● Post-race lunch celebration from Mission BBQ
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DAV Chapter #17 is 100% men and women from your community that served in the U.S. Armed Forces and because of their service, have a continuing service connected disability. Our Walk is YOUR way to assist Disabled American Veterans.
***Proceeds directly benefit local disabled veterans.***
Registration:
Adult: $20.00 Walk T-Shirt Included
Student/Child: $10.00 Walk T-Shirt Included
Shirt Only: $10.00
*Pre-Register Here: https://dav17in.com/dav-walk
*All payments will be handled in person on the day of the event.
9:00am: Registration & T-Shirt Pickup
10:00am: Step Off
Also at the Walk:
-Indiana Patriot Guard Flag Display & Fallen Heroes Remembrance
-Veterans Museum Artifacts on Display
-Veteran Support Agencies Onsite
-Lunch Provided – Donations Welcome
The DAV is a non-profit organization formed in 1945, by military veterans who suffered some degree of disability while actively serving our country. We are dedicated to a single purpose: empowering the USA military service veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity.
Disabled American Veterans, Chapter #17, Hammond, IN
Veterans Helping Veterans: Some gave all and some give every day
Contact Phone – Bob Carnagey at 219-629-0594
E-Mail – Bobcarnagey@msn.com
Web Site –www.DAV17IN.com
Susie Young Baxter, CEO, has published PanoramaNOW Magazine for 31 years. Her hobbies are Camping, Boating, Hiking, Nature, Gardening and Outdoor Activities. She is an Artist, Graphic Designer, an Avid Seamstress, Dabbles in Homemade Crafts and Landscaping. Since her Father was a Health Teacher, she also likes homeopathic Health Solutions. Since blogging started over 10 years ago, PanoramaNow has been added to Newsbreak – a national news affiliate.
