Saturday, November 16, 2013

Dec. 7: Military Honor Tree Lighting in Newhall

militarytree111613bThe public is invited to attend a heartwarming ceremony at the Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall to celebrate the nation’s military service members, past and present.


Prayer Angels for the Military is hosting Santa Clarita’s 8th annual Military Honor Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m.


Pictures of veterans and active-duty military will be laminated and hung on the tree, which will be illuminated with red, white and blue lights through New Year’s Day.


The ceremony will feature speeches, singers, carolers, hot cocoa, prayer and the tree lighting.


Veterans Historical Plaza is located at 24275 N Walnut St.,at the “triangle” of Newhall Avenue, Walnut and Market streets.


To add a photo of a military loved one, send it before Nov. 30 by mail or e-mail to:


 


Prayer Angels for the Military, Inc.


21609 Oak Orchard Rd, Newhall, CA 91321


prayerangelsforthemilitary@yahoo.com


 


A wallet-sized photo is preferred. Include name, branch of service, rank and service years or theater, if known.


For more information contact Suzon at (661) 799-8865 or Sharon at (661) 755-8629. Donations to support the event can be made online at www.prayerangelsforthemilitary.com.


 


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Dec. 7: Military Honor Tree Lighting in Newhall