BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Memorial Day Parade Committee is pl eased to announce a very special event for our Communities. \; On Su nday\, May 27\, 2012\, from 7 &ndash\; 8:30 pm the Westfield Community B and will perform selections of patriotic music in a &ldquo\;Tribute to F allen Heroes Concert&rdquo\; that will take place on the north side of t he Fanwood railroad station. \; In addition to the musical tribute\, there will be testimonials by several of our community&rsquo\;s veteran s honoring those who served our Nation past and present.\nWe are very fo rtunate to live in a country where so many brave men and women have foug ht for our freedoms. \; Memorial Day is a solemn day\, and one in wh ich we should all reflect on the sacrifices made in defense of our natio n. \; We live in the greatest country in the world and that is only possible because of the many who sacrificed for us. \; This Memorial Day\, the SP-F Parade Committee asks that everyone take time to honor o ur fallen heroes\, their families and all of our veterans.\nFanwood Mayo r Colleen Mahr\, invites all area residents to attend this musical Tribu te. \; Mayor Mahr\, who is organizing the logistics for this event\, stated\, &ldquo\;Fanwood is pleased to be able to host the Tribute to f urther the traditions of our Memorial Day ceremonies&rdquo\;. \; Com mittee member\, and SP Councilman\, Kevin Glover\, who initiated the ide a of the concert\, and has taken on fund raising responsibilities\, quot ed President Abraham Lincoln\, &ldquo\;Any nation that does not honor it s heroes will not long endure&rdquo\;\, as his motivation to help provid e this concert to our towns.\nThe Westfield Community Band\, now in its 100th Year\, is led by Dr. Thomas N. Connors\, Music Director and Conduc tor. \; The 60 chair orchestra promises to provide a spirited evenin g of entertainment. \; Music for the evening will be a tribute to ou r fallen hero's with selections such a "Tribute to Armed Forces"\, "On t he Mall" and a variety of others celebrating Americana and honoring our nation's history. \;\nThis free event is being made possible through the generosity of our citizens. \; Local veterans groups\, civic gr oups\, businesses and individuals have been contributing to make this a very successful musical Tribute. \; Please consider donating to this concert. \; Contributions of $250.00 will receive a special commemo rative certificate of appreciation. \; In addition to receiving a ce rtificate\, donations of $500.00 or more will be acknowledged at the &ld quo\;Tribute&rdquo\;. \; Contributions should be made to the SP-F Me morial Day Parade Committee and be mailed to the Committee\, c/o Toni Ro llis\, Town Hall\, 430 Park Avenue\, Scotch Plains\, NJ 07076.\nArrive e arly and bring your family\, friends\, and lawn chairs to enjoy a memora ble evening of inspiring music in &ldquo\;A Tribute To Fallen Heroes&rdq uo\;.\nPlan on attending our Memorial Day observances on Monday\, May 28 th.  \;At 9:00AM\, there will be the laying of wreaths at the Fanwoo d Memorial Library at Tillotson Road and North Avenue. \; Wreaths wi ll then be presented at the Veterans Monument at Park Avenue and Front S treet in Scotch Plains at 10:00 AM. \; The Parade will start at 10:4 5. URL:http://newprovidence.patch.com/events/a-tribute-to-fallen-heroes-conc ert SUMMARY:A Tribute to Fallen Heroes Concert LOCATION:North side of Fanwood Railroad Station\, Fanwood\, NJ: North sid e of Fanwood Railroad Station\, Fanwood\, NJ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR