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For the Greatest Generation Sunday, May 23, 2004, 4 pm The Cathedral Choral Society performed Mozart’s Requiem, K626, and Frank Martin’s In Terra Pax. Arianna Zukerman, soprano; Eleni Matos, mezzo-soprano; Daniel Snyder, tenor; Sanford Sylvan, baritone; Stephen Powell, baritone. With the lower school chorus, National Cathedral School for Girls. Decorated World War II hero, the Honorable Bob Dole, 2nd lieutenant, 10th Mountain Division, United States Armed Forces, appeared as the Society’s special guest. Evening Commemorative Sequences Monday, May 24— Thursday, May 27, 2004, 5:30 pm The Rt. Rev. George E. Packard, Bishop Suffragen for Chaplaincies for the Episcopal Church, preached at four worship services, Monday through Thursday evening, on the struggles people face in warfare and the spiritual lessons that transcend war: conviction, courage, fear, & faith. These services featured anthems and readings exploring these themes. Duruflé Requiem Friday, May 28, 2004, 8 pm The final observance in the Evening Commemorative Sequence was the Duruflé Requiem on Friday night. The combined Cathedral Choir of Men, Boys, and Girls under the direction of Michael McCarthy and accompanied by organist Erik Wm. Suter. Free. | |
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Saturday, May 29, 2004, 10 am
This interfaith service celebrated the dedication of the World War II memorial and remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice in that war. Military and civilian clergy, as well as WWII dignitaries, participated in the service. Seating in the Cathedral was extremely limited, and passes were required. The American Battle Monuments Commission worked to establish alternate sites in the Washington area at which the many who wanted to experience the service could view a simulcast of the program. Viewing sites included the area of the National WWII Reunion on the Mall and the MCI Center. | |
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Veterans’ Tours
Memorial Day—Labor Day, 2004, during regular tour hours. In addition, special tours of War Memorial Chapel were available Monday through Saturday at 1:15 pm. This chapel, located in the Patriots’ Transept, was dedicated in 1957 as a tribute to all who have served our nation. It depicts events, individuals, and symbols representing the struggle for freedom, and the sacrifices necessary to ensure that freedom. Click here to download a PDF about War Memorial Chapel.
May 24—September 26, 2004 Faith & Courage paid tribute to a special group of veterans whose story is rarely told: that of the dedicated service of US military chaplains in World War II, their commitment to the well-being of others, their humble self-sacrifice, and their common, but little known, bravery. The exhibit also recognized the role that faith played in the lives of many soldiers as well as the comfort and support that clergy of all faiths brought to soldiers facing fear and danger. These events were part of “America Celebrates the Greatest
Generation,” a 100-day tribute to the heroism, culture, and heritage of the
World War II generation that took place following the dedication of the
National World War II Memorial in Washington DC and the Capital Region. From
Memorial Day through Labor Day, 2004, more than ninety WWII-themed
exhibitions, performances, walking tours, restaurant experiences, and hotel
packages paid tribute to the men and women who served in World War II
and on the home front.
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A Service of Celebration
