48th Annual

Western New York Armed Forces Week

May 4 - 10, 2008

Buffalo, New York

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48th Annual Western New York Armed Forces Week 2008

Hosted by your United States Navy as a tribute to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces . Sponsored by the Western New York Armed Forces Week Committee in cooperation with Military, Industrial, Civic, and Veterans’ Organizations

Opening Ceremony May 4, 2008 - 1245pm

                   

WNY Armed Forces Week

Opening Ceremony

Sunday, May 4th,

Time 12:45 pm (1245 hours)

Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park

at the Foot of Main Street

Public is invited

Admission to this event is free

Featuring The American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, Military Color Guards

and more.

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Armed Forces Luncheon May 8, 2008

Armed Forces

Luncheon

Thursday, May 8th 

Cocktails (cash bar) - 1100 hours

Sit-down Luncheon - 1200 hours

Connecticut Street Armory

184 Connecticut Street

Buffalo, New York

Luncheon Donation

$ 25.00  per person (including gratuity)

                                        

 

Armed Forces Ball May 10, 2008

 

Armed Forces Ball

Saturday, May 10th

Cash Bar beginning at 1800 hours and Cash Bar after Dinner

Sit-down Dinner beginning at 1900 hours.

Band 

Awards Ceremony

Connecticut Street Armory

184 Connecticut Street

Buffalo, New York

Ball Donation

$30.00 per person (including gratuity)

       

 

Tickets are available at local Reserve Centers

Deadline for ticket sales is  April 29th, 2008

Ticket sales for each event are limited to about 500

Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment

or email:  wnyafwinfo@yahoo.com

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New to WNY Armed Forces Week Events

Defenders of Freedom

Military 5K Run and

America's Armed Forces Kids Run

Saturday, May 17th

Click here for more details

Navy Units in WNY Armed Forces Day Parade,

May 21, 1960, Main Street, Buffalo, NY

Western New York Armed Forces Week Opening Ceremony WNY Defenders of Freedom 5K Run Information Page
Western New York Armed Forces Week Luncheon WNY Defenders of Freedom 5K Run Application Page
Western New York Armed Forces Week Ball WNY Defenders of Freedom 5K Run Information pdf file
 WNY Armed Forces Week Tribute Book Letter/Rate Sheet/Ad Form WNY Defenders of Freedom 5K Run Application pdf file
Western New York Armed Forces Week  Photographs Page 1 Western New York Armed Forces Week 2008 Home Page
Western New York Armed Forces Week  Photographs Page 2 WNY Armed Forces Week 2008 Poster - Letter Size - pdf file
Western New York Armed Forces Week  Photographs Page 3 Email Questions About WNY Armed Forces Week

Civilian Chairman:  Honorable John J. Gruber

Co-Chairman:  Rear Admiral F. Robert Danni, New York Naval Militia, Retired

Co-Chairman:  Captain Michael Concannon, United States Navy, Retired

Co-Chairman:  Commander Wayne Sorrentino, United States Navy, Retired

 Secretary:  Chief Petty Officer Thomas Kelly, United States Navy, Retired

 Treasurer:  Commander Wayne Sorrentino, United States Navy, Retired

 Budget Director:  Major Jerry Privitera, United States Army, Retired

 Opening Ceremonies:  Captain John Kasmer, United States Army, Retired

  Luncheon:  Chief Warrant Officer 5 Michael Duggan, United States Army, Retired

 Luncheon:  Chief Warrant Officer 5 John Cardarella, United States Army, Retired

 Ball:  Captain Thomas Caulfield, United States Navy, Retired

 Tribute Book:  Captain Lance Mauro, United States Navy

 Facilities:  Commander Arthur Aramino, United States Navy, Retired

Tickets:    Major Jerome Privitera, United States Army Retired

Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Caruso, United States Army Retired

Master Sergeant Richard  Wieand, United States Army Retired