The American Legion Post 105 and the Redwood City Downtown Lions Club will host a Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Friday at Courthouse Square.
The event will actually kick off at 10 a.m. with a free car show, live music and live refreshments.
The ceremony commences at 11 a.m.
In honor of Veterans Day, City Hall, city libraries and administrative facilities are closed on Friday.
2022 Veterans Day Ceremony Program, starting at 11 a.m.:
Master of Ceremony, Post 105 Legionnaire Stan Maupin
Posting of the Colors
Pledge of Allegiance, American Legion Post 105 Commander George Smith
National Anthem, Katie Maupin
Invocation, American Legion Riders Chapter 105 Chaplain Edwin del Rosario
Moment of Silence & “Taps”
History of Veterans Day, Commander Smith
Opening Remarks, Commander Smith
Introduction of Guests, Legionnaire Maupin
Comments by California State Senator Josh Becker
& California Assembly Member–elect Diane Papan
Keynote Speaker, United States Navy Seal Lt. Joseph Molina
Veterans Day Proclamation, Mayor Giselle Hale & American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Deputy Arlene Muller
San Mateo County Veterans Commission, San Mateo County Supervisors Warren Slocum
United States Coast Guard Flyover
Girls State & Boys State Citizens Recognition
Flag Golding Ceremony, Post 105 Legionnaire Mark Clifford, United States Volunteers, Col. Leo McArdle & Col. Tom Weismiller
“God Bless America,” Katie Maupin
Armed Forces Medley, Newark Wind Symphony
Closing Remarks, Legionnaire Maupin
Benediction, Chaplain del Rosario, “Stars and Stripes Forever,” Newark Wind Symphony
