THE HALYARD MISSION FOUNDATION PRESENTS:
75th Anniversary Commemoration of Operation Halyard
2019 marks the 75th Anniversary of Operation Halyard, the rescue of over 500 US and allied airmen from behind enemy lines. The rescue took place from 9-10 August to 27 December 1944, from airfields established in rural areas of German occupied Serbia. The Halyard Mission Foundation is planning to commemorate the 75th anniversary on September 15, 2019, with its annual ceremony on Galovica Field, outside the village of Pranjani, Serbia.
Sunday September 15, 2019
0930: Arrival on Galovica Field, Pranjani, Serbia
1000-1100: Serbian President Vucic arrives - Wreath Laying Ceremony, Galovica Field
1000: Ambassador Greets President Vucic - Positions in line
1005-1010: National Anthems
1010-1020: Wreath Laying Ceremony
1020-1025: Welcome Remarks - John Cappello President, Halyard Mission Foundation
1025-1030: Remarks - Major General Kirk Smith Commander Special Operations Command, Europe
1030-1040: Remarks - Ambassador Kyle Scott US Ambassador to Serbia
1040-1055: Remarks - Aleksandar Vucic, President of the Republic of Serbia
1130-1200: Church Service, Icon Viewing
1215-1345: Ivo Andric School - Cocktails, Children presentations
1215-1225: Walk-by school Halyard display and visit gymnasium
1225-1240: View student videos in gymnasium side room
1240-1315: Cocktails Outside in school yard
1315-1345: Presentations - Certificates / Family members that assisted U.S. / Students
1415-2000: Community Picnic and Celebration of 75th Anniversary
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If you would like to get in touch with me, Aleksandra, please feel free to contact me at ravnagora@hotmail.com
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