KANSAS CITY, KS – Armed Forces Day, May 16, takes on a new “look” this year in Kansas City. The inaugural Kansas City Armed Forces Day banquet, titled “Celebrating Freedom & Honoring Service,” will bring together hundreds of active duty military personnel, Reservists, Veterans, their families, families of military Fallen Warriors (Gold Star), business and community leaders, in what organizers are calling “the most prestigious, patriotic event of the year … anywhere.”
Hosted by the American Fallen Warrior Memorial Foundation, the banquet – held at the Kansas City Convention Center – will feature a Medal of Honor recipient from Kansas, a film producer, and numerous presentations, all designed to shine the spotlight on the military. WDAF-TV FOX4 News Anchor John Holt will emcee the event.
“While we in the United States all live in relative peace and enjoy incredible luxuries, advancements in technology, safety on our streets, and what could be called a peaceful environment, it was paid for with blood. We often forget that,” said Pratt. “We have peace at home because young men and women take the fight to keep us free to wherever that fight is in the world. 9/11 reminded us of that. We also have families for whom the wounds are present every day as they look at only the pictures and memories of their fallen sons and daughters, fathers and mothers. It is our duty as citizens and honorable human beings to show that these sacrifices are appreciated.”
Open to the general public, the banquet has been enthusiastically endorsed by mayors Mark Holland of Kansas City, Kan., and Sylvester “Sly” James, Jr., of Kansas City, Mo.
Citizens of Kansas City and the surrounding area, as well as community and business leaders, will have an opportunity to sit elbow to elbow with some of our nation’s heroes, enjoy a spectacular meal, hear motivational speakers, and thank the men and women in uniform and families of our fallen heroes for their sacrifice.
For more information about “Celebrating Freedom & Honoring Service,” call 855-647-3411, extension 06, or visit them online at www.celebrateandhonor.org.
Armed Forces Day - May 16th
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