MOWW

What is a MOC? And what does it stand for?

The full name of this patriotic ceremony is the “Massing of Colors and Service of Remembrance Ceremony”. This year’s MOC, will be performed on 21 February at the Palm Ridge Recreation Center (13800 Deer Valley Drive in SC West.) The program will start at 11:15 AM with the music of the local renowned Desert Brass Band. Readers of this article are welcome and encouraged to attend . . . since we normally draw 300 attendees, please come early. Thank you.

The purpose of this ceremony is to honor the memory of those who served our nation in times of peace and war, and to recognize the deceased members of the many veterans’ organizations throughout our greater Phoenix area. Our guest speakers offer messages addressing the leadership roles and responsibilities of today’s youth, as they assume leadership roles in their communities.

A past speaker who represents the quality of our speakers is Col Tom Kirk, USAF (Ret). During the Vietnam era, Tom was a POW for five years in Hanoi Hilton with others, such as John McCain. This year’s speaker is LTC Scott Nelson, who will address both Patriotism and today’s Military Life.

With the

Band

The 35-37 flags that will be massed are from other MOWW Chapters, as well as the many JROTC (Junior ROTC) units from the 17 High Schools we support, as well as other flag units such as “Rosie the Riveters” or the “Navy Seabee Veterans of America.”

This year’s program will be closed with a powerful “Echo Taps” that impresses all.

Readers may contact the author of this article, via jerryojenson@hotmail.com to discuss questions you may have.