Ceremony/Speakers Schedule: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

• • USS Hornet Big Band playing from 10:30-11:00 AM
  • Welcome by Bill Fee Boatswain USS Hornet Crew Member 1968: 11:00 AM
  • Color Guard by BSA Troop #152 (Oakley, Ca), Star Spangled Banner by USS Hornet Big Band
  • Prayer by Chaplain Whatley
  • National Anthem/Armed Forces Medley by USS Hornet Band
  • Intro of Mickey Ganitch, Pearl Harbor Survivor: 11:30 AM
  • Mickey Ganitch Presentation with opportunity for Q&A
  • Reading of Flanders Field & Navy Hymn by Lewis Ross Senior Chief (Ret)
  • Color Guard (Retire the Colors) by BSA Troop #152 (Oakley, Ca)
  • Move to Fantail
  • Prayer by Chaplain Whatley
  • Wreath toss
  • Individual flower toss
  • USS Hornet Big Band playing for 30 minutes at the conclusion of the ceremony

Guest exhibits: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM: All tables will be manned and active with special guests!

Flying Tigers Flight Attendants (Vietnam War)

Fayeth Gardens

Walking Ghosts of Black History

Background Info:

Mickey Ganitch: WWII and Korean War Veteran, he was serving aboard  USS Pennsylvania at Pearl Harbor on December 7^th, 1941. Will be 100 years old on November 16^th.

Flying Tigers Flight Attendants: Working for Flying Tiger Line (Cargo Airline set up after WW2) in the 1960s and 1970s, these women attended to US forces travelling to and from Vietnam during the Vietnam War. They will be on hand to tell their stories and share pictures and artifacts from those flights to and from Vietnam.

The Walking Ghosts of Black History: Are a living history organization. Their mission is to foster greater awareness of this knowledge and the need of its preservation, thereby creating constructive changes in our society’s understanding  of the African-American contributions to our nation’s Military Armed Forces. They will be present in history specific uniforms to tell their stories. With them will be their guests: Their Angels Military Support Group and the Census Bureau.

Fayeth Gardens: A private, 20-acre retreat in Calaveras Wine Country set amidst picturesque vineyards, serene, rolling hills and an orchard with a year-round creek.  They offer discounted rates for Veterans Stress Reduction Workshops, Friend and Family Getaways and individual, small or mid-size groups. Contact them for reservations  and how you can get involved in their upcoming Veterans Housing Program: FayethGardens@gmail.com

BACK 2 NATURE: Is proud to honor USS Hornet and Veterans by sharing Back 2 Nature’s amazing Natural Pain-Out Therapy Gel. They will be offering our 20-Minutes Pain-Out therapy relief, which addresses pain, headaches, stress and tired muscles in minutes.  Visit them at:back2natureskincares.com

Ashay By The Bay: Will feature books on Black Veterans and their service  throughout the various military branches.  They will also display a few popular children’s books for military families and visitors.  Event discounts available for some selections. Visit them at:AshayByTheBay.com

Veterans have free Admission on Veteran’s Day.