Invocation; Posting of Colors by the Wright Patterson AFB Honor Guard; National Anthem; Intro of Distinguished Guests; Memorial Day Address (Major Gen. Cooper); Presentation of coins to speakers/distinguished guests; Closing remarks (Mr. Blizzard); Rifle Salute, Taps and Retiring of Colors.

Invocation of the Muse: Poets & Musicians Toast Poets House.

Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 10 River Terrace and Nelson A. Rockefeller Park in Battery Park City.

Photo by Mark-Woods.com.

Invocation

Francisco Gonzalez, Board Member

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

Pledge of Allegiance

Miguel Martins, 2nd Grade Student

Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Ronald Reagan Academy Jazz Band and Chorus

Pledge of Ethics

Eduarda Carvalho Martins, 7th Grade Student

Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30

Performances

“Just the Way You Look Tonight" words by Dorothy Fields, music by Jerome Kern

Performed by: Ronald Reagan Academy Chorus

Ms. Afton Johnson, Director

“I Have A Dream” Speech

Steven Williams, 5th Grade Student

Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30

“I Got You (I Feel Good)” by James Brown

Performed by: Ronald Reagan Academy Jazz Band

Ms. Meredith Foreman, Director

"Seasons of Love” by Jonathan Larson

Performed by: Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy Vocal Ensemble

Ms. Dale Valenti, Director