Superintendent David Luchsinger, who accepted the gift on behalf of the monument. “To choose, to decide, to direct, to point your feet in the direction you want them to go and go there without fetter, without fear,” said President Barnes, “this is what the Statue of Liberty stands for and that is why we keep returning.
“The Ladies Auxiliary to the
Veterans of Foreign Wars is made up of women who have watched a loved one put on our country’s uniform, take up a weapon and fi ght for this
blessed thing called freedom,” she continued. “The members of our organization understand its heavy cost and also its rewards. But there is one thing more we understand: With freedom comes responsibility, a duty to give back, care for and serve our country. So we come here today to give back in one way we know will make a lasting difference in our country and in the lives of those who visit the land of the free and the home of the brave.”
National Senior Vice-President Gwen Rankin, California, served as emcee for the event. National Chaplain Sissy Borel, Louisiana, offered the opening and closing prayers. Musical accompaniment was
Superintendent David Luchsinger (left) accepts a gift for the statue’s birthday from President Barnes on behalf of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW.
provided by the Palisades Park Fire Department Band, led by Ed Meisner. National Soloist Juanita Bohlman of Oklahoma sang several songs, and Monica Menard and Barbara Williams, both of Washington, D.C., were the Flag and Banner Bearers. Event Chairman Roselee Fabio and Co-Chairman Eileen Courtney arranged events in cooperation with the National Park Service. ■ CSD
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