National Day of Remembrance for Atomic Workers
Date and Time
Tuesday Oct 23, 2018
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM PDT
Tuesday, Oct 23, 2018 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location
Ravenswood Historical Site 2647 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA
Fees/Admission
Free
Contact Information
Laura Welsh 925-453-3804
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Description
Former Atomic Workers Invited to National Day of Remembrance Celebration in Their Honor
Livermore, CA – All former atomic workers are invited to attend the National Day of Remembrance Celebration hosted by Nuclear Care Partners, where they will be recognized for their service to the country.
National Day of Remembrance is an honorary celebration to recognize the more than 625,000 men and women who worked in the nuclear weapons development industry, strengthening the country’s national defense. In October of 2009 the U.S. Senate passed a resolution establishing October 30th as National Day of Remembrance. Each year, Nuclear Care Partners hosts events across the country to recognize former atomic and uranium workers for their work and to appreciate them for the sacrifices they made to keep the country safe.
The National Day of Remembrance Celebration is free to all former atomic workers and will take place on Tuesday, October 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ravenswood Historical Site located at 2647 Arroyo Road in Livermore, California.
Seats are limited: To RSVP for the event call, Nuclear Care Partners at 925-453-3804 before October 17.
The event is Hawaiian Luau themed and attendees are encouraged to dress in tropical attire. The event will include:
- Flag Ceremony by members of VFW Post 6298 & 7265 and American Legion Post 237
- Reciting of Names and Moment of Silence
- Pinning Ceremony
- Lunch Catered by Aloha Family Restaurant
- Entertainment by Haopinaka Hawaiian Music and Dance
- Raffle Prizes