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A DAY TO REMEMBER JUNE 6TH To many Americans who were fortunate to survive, June 6th will always remain a memory in their hearts and in their minds. To many other Americans unfortunately June 6th has been forgotten. This day many Americans have given their lives for the Freedom that you and I have today. The landing of the Americans on French soil was made on that date. The names that are in our history books, such as NORMANDY BEACH, UTAH BEACH, and others are places where many of our soldiers gave their lives. Although it has been 38 years ago, the memories that we have of the landing at Normandy Beach can not be erased from our minds. To the many who gave their supreme sacrifice, we salute you, and to the many Americans living, we ask you to NOT FORGET THEM!
JUNE 2,1982
Lodge Elgin No. 18 May Fete
Lodge President Roy Simank had the opening remarks and introduced the
MC.
I AM OLD GLORY
Let This Be Your Day To Salute Our Grand Old Flag
Through times of stress, we have stood united, because we always hold onto one important common bond . . . freedom. Let's proudly raise Old Glory as the most treasured symbol of our free spirit; showing pride for our country, respect for one another.
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I am OLD GLORY: For more than nine score years I have been the banner of hope and freedom for generation after generation of Americans. Born amid the first flames of America's fight for freedom, I am the symbol of a country that has grown from a little group of thirteen colonies to a united nation of fifty sovereign states. Planted firmly on the high pinnacle of American Faith, my gently fluttering folds have proved an inspiration to untold millions. Men have followed me into battle with unwavering courage. They have looked upon me as a symbol of national unity. They have prayed that they and their fellow citizens might continue to enjoy the life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, which have been granted to every American as the heritage of Free men. So long as men love liberty more than life itself, so long as they treasure the priceless privileges bought with blood of our forefathers, so long as the principles of truth, justice and charity for all remain deeply rooted in human hearts, I shall continue to be the enduring banner of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Written by Master Sergeant Percy Webb)
Master of Ceremonies Curtis YOU
SL Vice President Bernie Gebala, speaker at. the 6th Annual May Fete at Lodge No. 18.
Elgin's Jan Zizka Lodge No. 18 can be proud of the May festivities because the youth performed to a full house. The theme for the Sixth Annual May Fete was "Over the Rainbow" and was complemented by the rainbow-colored courts. Lodge President Roy Simank opened the festive event followed by the announcement of the Master of Ceremonies Curtis Young. The Master of Ceremonies superbly introduced the 123 participants as (Continued on Page 11)
NOTICE! There will be NO Vestnik issued on the date of June 9th.