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The public is invited to a concert event at DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport this Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014 which will salute and honor first responders and veterans. Join in the Motorcycle/Motorcade to escort the Air Force Band to the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport from I88 and Glidden Road. Staging will be from 2:00pm-2:30pm at the I88 Tollway Maintenance Building on the southwest corner of Glidden Rd. and Fairview Rd. (2 wheelers, 3 wheelers, 4 wheelers and all wheelers welcome). The Motorcade is hosted by the Knights of Tyre of the Widows Sons.Schedule: Sept. 11, 2014
03:00 – USAF Band Arrive
04:00 – Event Set UP, Units set up
05:00 – Tribute Event Display opens for ‘First Responders’ and Veteran Organizations.
– Old Air Craft on display
– Old Military Vehicles on display
– Old Fire Vehicles (Local Fire Dept.)
– Police Units and Vehicles on display
– Fire Units and Vehicles on display
– World War II Poster Display (John Wright)
– Food and Beverage to purchase
– Welcome Booths by DeKalb County CVB, Elks, Shriners, Kiwanis, Rotary
– DeKalb Sheriff Dept. Canine Unit
05:30 – USAF Band Meal (Sponsored by DeKalb Elks 765)
06:00 – “US Flag Retirement Ceremony” – DeKalb Scout Troop # 4
06:20 – Local DeKalb Veteran Group* Presents the Colors – 21 Gun Salute
(* Members: American Legion, VFW and AmVets of DeKalb)
TAPS (local Buglers) – Bag Piper plays “Amazing Grace”
06:45 – Fly-over (TBD)
07:00 – Tribute Concert by: U.S. Air Force Mid-America Concert Band
09:00 – Concert Ends
09:30 – Thank you Social event for Band ….
For more event information, please contact: Michael Th. Embrey, CHO/EAD: at 815-756-1263.
