Memorial Day Weekend 2010
Saturday, May 29th at Woodward Park Gold Star family members Julia Conover, right, and Diana Layfield find Julia’s son Marine Cpl Brandon C. Dewey’s name on the Welcome Home HeroesTraveling Tribute to those who have died serving in the War on Terror.
5:30 PM - Dedication of the "ninth panel" to the Traveling Tribute honoring all who have given their lives
in service to our country in the War on Terror
Sunday, May 30th at Woodward Park
8:00 AM - The "Christopher Braley 5K run/walk" begins
10:00 AM - Community Memorial Service
11:30 AM - Concessions open
1:00-3:00 PM - Classic Car Show, Stage shows, helicopter landing,
Manteca Police Department demonstrations, petting zoo and Kid's Play Zone
3:00-5:00 PM - USO show featuring the hit television show The Next Great American Band finalist
Denver & the Mile High Orchestra
5:30 PM - Official Ceremony with guest speaker, wounded warrior, and author Derek McGinnis
8:15 PM - fireworks to "Welcome Home" our heroes in the military
Monday, May 31st
10:00 AM - Memorial Day Ceremony at the East Union Cemetery, Manteca
11:30 AM - Memorial Day Parade through downtown Manteca, sponsored by the Manteca Chamber of Commerce
The Traveling Tribute open to the public for viewing at Woodward Park until sunset
Photo by Hime Romero (The Manteca Bulletin)
Our Mission
"Not Forgotten" is an annual event that takes place every Memorial Day Weekend in Manteca, California. The purpose of the event is to honor all who have served our country in the military, to remember our fallen heroes and their families, to raise awareness in our community and remind our citizens that freedom is not free.
In 2009 we had the privilege of hosting over 5,000 people at Woodward Park in Manteca. Everyone who attended enjoyed an afternoon of various concessions, music, patriotic displays, car show, children's play area, military vehicle display, a ceremony honoring all different nationalities who have served in the U.S. military, and a fireworks show.
The Welcome Home Heroes Foundation was born out of the "Not Forgotten" annual event. A Traveling Tribute was designed and constructed through the organization to honor all our military men and women who have laid down their lives in service to our country since 9/11. The memorial is the center piece of the "Not Forgotten" event and stands as a witness to the great sacrifice that over 5,500 men and women have made in the War on Terror.
The Welcome Home Heroes Foundation also supports veterans throughout our community. If you know of a veteran is who is need, please contact our organization.
This year, we are expecting between 8,000 - 10,000 people to attend the event at Woodward Park on Sunday May 30th.
Contact Us & Donations
Welcome Home Heroes Foundation
c/o The Place of Refuge Church
486 Button Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
Phone: (209) 239-1371
Fax: (209) 239-5072
Email: MDillman@PlaceofRefuge.com
Church Website: www.PlaceofRefuge.com
Tax-deductible donations can be made to the Welcome Home Heroes Foundation in the form of cash, check, or credit card. We do not operate for profit. All of our expense are public record and an expense report is available upon request.
