| Tribune December 2005 |
by Anna Krawczuk UAV National Commander November 11, 2005 - National Veterans Day Ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery. The Ukrainian American Veterans, Inc., participated in the Procession of Colors at the opening ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, on November 11, 2005. The UAV immediate past National Commander Mathew Koziak, and UAV Post 30 Commander Bernard Krawczuk, were the UAV Color Guards. UAV National Commander Anna Krawczuk, UAV National Ladies Auxiliary President Oksana Koziak, and immediate past President Helen Drabyk, were in the audience. The ceremonies started at 11 am with the placing of the Presidential Wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns by the Honorable Richard B. Cheney, Vice President of the United States. The ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery Amphitheater started with the Procession of Colors. The National Emblem March, as well as other musicales, were played by the United States Air Force Concert Band led by Colonel Dennis M. Layendecker. A Prayer for Veterans was offered by Chaplain Hugh A. Maddry, Director of VA Chaplain Service. The Veterans Day Program continued with the National Commander of the American Legion, Thomas L. Bock, the host organization of this event, leading the Pledge of Allegiance. After the introduction of guests by Master of Ceremonies Bob Kingsley, Commander Bock gave welcoming remarks. His patriotic speech was very well received. The Guest Speaker was Honorable R. James Nicholson, Secretary of Veterans Affairs whose department was celebrating its 75th anniversary of service to the veterans. He then introduced Vice President of the United States, Richard B. Cheney. In his address, Mr. Cheney placed emphasis on the courageous American troops in harms way at this time, and also reflected on the service and sacrifice of all American military and veterans in the past. The 52nd annual Veterans Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery ended with Retiring of the Colors. American Legion National Commander Bock invited all the participating veterans groups for a luncheon at the Crystal City Marriot Motel. It was a great opportunity to socialize with veterans and the leadership of many of their organizations, as well as to personally meet the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.  PNC Koziak and Post 30 Commander Krawczuk  Procession of Colors 
UAV Post 30 Commander Bernard Krawczuk, UAV National Ladies Auxiliary immediate past President Helen Drabyk, UAV National Commander Anna Krawczuk, UAV National Ladies Auxiliary President Oksana Koziak,and UAV immediate past National Commander Mathew Koziak  UAV Commander Anna Krawczuk, Polish Legion of American Veterans Commander Kenneth Milenovic, UAV PNC Mathew Koziak and American Legion Commander Thomas Bock www.uavets.org or write to: Ukrainian American Veterans PO Box 172 Holmdel, New Jersey 07733 |
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