Keynote Speaker Selected for Seventh Annual Tribute to Veterans - Temecula Valley Ceremony!

Veterans – Temecula Valley is proud to present this year’s Keynote Speaker Sergeant Major Frank E. Pulley, USMC (http://www.mca-marines.org/mca-staff-frank-pulley Ret.)   Sgt Maj Pulley distinguished himself while on active duty and continues his legacy as a Retiree putting his expertise to great use.  We are excited to include SgtMaj Pulley to our elite list of Keynote Speakers which are as follows:     

Lieutenant Colonel Preston Butler Jr., Lt. Col. U.S. Army (Ret.), PK3 Ministries Inc.

Gunnery Sergeant Robert Keister, USMC (Ret,), personal driver General Chester "Chesty" Puller 

Mayor, Maryann Edwards, City of Temecula 

Rear Admiral John "Mac" McLaughlin, USN (Ret.), President & CEO USS MIDWAY CV 41 MUSEUM 

Major David G. Boone, USMC, Temecula Valley Community Liaison Officer Camp Pendleton 

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       Sixth Grade Literature Contest Requirements:

    We are excited for the opportunity to once again include the Veterans' favorite sixth grade Literature contest "Why We Honor Veterans" deadline October 15, 2012.  Two pages, double space, and in the sixth graders own words.  Eligibility entries Temecula Valley and Murrieta Valley Middle School students.  This portion of our ceremony is always received well hearing first hand the perception of our youth as they view the world through their eyes and perspective.  Mail essay entries to:

Tribute to Veterans - Temecula  Valleys Attn:  Michael McCracken, 27475 Ynez Rd. # 394, Temecula, California 92591

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                 Veteran Artist Presents Personal Art Collection    

    In addition to our annual ceremony, presenting five Outstanding Community Service Honoree Awards, it is Veterans - Temecula Valley's intention to present Art work from a local Veteran artist as an addition to our program.   

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