This year’s Grand Marshal is Adolph “Hank” Slaveski.  Slaveski enlisted in the U.S. Army and after serving in the Philippines and Japan, he was honorably discharged in 1949.  During the Korean conflict, he was drafted back into the Army and served from 1951 until honorably discharged in 1953.

Hank graduated from Northeast High School in 1947.  He married one of the neighborhood girls, Joan (Olson) in October 1953.  They had three sons, Steve, Mike and the late Joseph.  Hank and Joan will celebrate their 58th wedding anniversary in October.

At the age of 81, Hank is still active in The American Legion, VFW, Polonia & Point No Point.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thurs., May 26

6:00 PM – Sunset Flag Lowering Service at Bridesburg Rec Center (Bridesburg Historical Society  (Exhibit at VFW Post #2).

Sat., May 28

10:00 AM – Cleanup, Muster Area, Richmond and Orthodox (Rite-Aid lot)

Sun., May 29

10:00 AM – Memorial Church Services – St. John Cantius Church after Mass – Salute to the Dead – All Bridesburg cemeteries

Mon., May 30

9:00 AM – Service at the Bridesburg American Legion Post 821 – Salute to the Dead – Combined Firing Squad, Sergeant of the Guard Taps; National Anthem – Stacie Farrell

9:15 AM – Memorial Service and Placing of the Wreath – Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery – Invocation –Father Joseph Zingaro; Memorial Address – Grand Marshal Hank Slaveski

Introduction of Post Commanders and Ladies Auxiliary Presidents:

Bridesburg American Legion Post 821 – Commander Joe Gunkel

Bridesburg American Legion Unit 821 – President Louise Naussner

Bridesburg –Lawton VFW Post 2 – Commander George Schrufer

Boleslaw Grochowski American Legion Post 396 – Commander Patrick Love

Salute to the Dead – Combined Firing Squad

Sergeant of the Guard – John G.Wharton

Taps

National Anthem – Stacie Farrell

Benediction – Father Bill Grogan

10:00 A.M. – Parade Starts at Richmond & Juniata Sts.  (Master of Ceremonies – Bob Kelly)

The United Veterans of Bridesburg would like to thank the wonderful community of Bridesburg for your support of the annual Bridesburg Memorial Day Parade tradition!