On 12/07/2022 the American Airpower Museum will host “Dropping of the Roses” Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM in Farmingdale, NY.

For more info contact Robert F. Salant, Public Affairs, (516) 328-3959, (718) 791-4758 or email [email protected]

American Airpower Museum Hosts “Dropping of the Roses” Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony Conducted by the Long Island Air Force Association. 

December 7, 2022,  10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The American Airpower Museum, Hangar 3, 1230 New Highway, Republic Airport, Farmingdale, NY 11735

There is no Registration Link/Registration Contact.  The public is invited to attend free, just arrive from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  No pre-registration or tickets required.

Point of Contact for More Info:  Robert F. Salant, Public Affairs, (516) 328-3959, (718) 791-4758 or email [email protected].

December 7, 2022, is the 81^st Anniversary of the Japanese attack on the U.S. Navy Fleet based at Pearl Harbor.  The American Airpower Museum (AAM) has provided space for this event each year ever since the Museum opened its doors in 2000.  Welcome remarks by Col. (ret.) Bill Stratemeier, Long Island Air Force Association (LIAFA).  This solemn ceremony remembers all who served at Pearl Harbor and includes a special tribute to World War II veterans who will receive certificates from Long Island elected officials.  Includes Color Guards from the Navy Reserves and Veterans Organizations.  A Chaplain will Bless 81 American Beauty Roses (including one extra white rose for 9-11), Taps will be played and Roses presented to the pilot, who will depart AAM’s ramp in a vintage military aircraft to drop the Roses over New York’s Statue of Liberty.  The public is welcome to attend our “Dropping of the Roses” Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony.

Special News Media Invitation --

Our program starts at 10:30 a.m. and closes at 12:00 p.m.  Ceremonies such as this are important to help keep the history of World War II alive.  That’s why we cordially invite the News Media to attend and cover this event.  Americans should never forget the contributions and sacrifices of our veterans.  Media support strengthens the missions of AAM and LIAFA to honor our veterans and educate the public about U.S. military history.  So please join us at Hangar 3!   

What?     “Dropping of the Roses” Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony 

Where?   Hangar 3, 1230 New Highway, Republic Airport, Farmingdale, NY 11735

When?    December 7, 2022 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

How?       Media staff please call/email Robert F. Salant to confirm your participation.

The American Airpower Museum (AAM) is an aviation museum located on the landmarked former site of Republic Aviation at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, NY.  The Museum maintains a collection of aviation artifacts and an array of aircraft spanning the many years of the aircraft factory's history.  The Museum is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Educational Foundation Chartered by the New York State Board of Regents.

The American Airpower Museum - "Where aviation history takes flight!"™

Hangar 3, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY 11735 - (631) 293-6398

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