June 6, 1944; forever known as “D-Day”, marked the Allied invasion of German-occupied France and the beginning of the Liberation of Europe from Nazi tyranny. In June of 2024, eighty years later, the “D-Day Commemoration Committee” and “International Salute to Liberation” will commemorate WWII and 80 years of Liberation, while saluting America’s war veterans, and our active military men and women and their families. These officially recognized events will feature America's outstanding performing ensembles and JROTC Units and music ensembles from throughout Europe in an unforgettable and historic tribute. The Raritan High School Band Program will officially represent The United States in Normandy France in June of 2024. This invitation is based on the band’s outstanding reputation and standing in the community. The students of Raritan have the Historic Programs' highest respect for their professionalism and dedication to our veterans.
Trip Dates
June 3, 2024-June 11, 2024
Highlights of the Trip
Performing at Multiple locations in Normandy to honor our fallen heroes
Tribute at the American Cemetery ceremonies (Brittany and Omaha Beach)
Tours of French Landmarks in both Paris and France
Transportation, Hotel Accommodations, and Meals
Security and Translators
Items Needed
Instrument and Equipment Travel Cases
Uniform Travel Cases
Misc.
Our goal is to make this opportunity a memorable and rewarding one not only for the students but for the Hazlet Community, the State of New Jersey, and the United States. The price per student is approximately $6,000.00+ for equipment needed for the trip. We are asking for donors to help with this remarkable achievement. We are looking for funding and large raffle items to help fund this trip.
News Articles
https://www.app.com/story/news/history/2024/05/30/raritan-hs-marching-band-heads-to-normandy-for-d-day-anniversary/73897782007/
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO
HAZLET VFW POST 4303 DONATING $15,000.00
and THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
Middletown American Legion Post 515
VFW Auxiliary of Port Monmouth 2179
VFW Post Allenhurst #276
VVA Chapter #12
J Hartswell
Mary M Nicholl
Terri Mullins
Denise
Judith Moran Ramsey’ 69
Manasquan VFW Post 1838
Fugle Hummer Post 65 American Legion-Metuchen
Carl D. Archer Post 528 American Legion- White Twp
Joseph and Jeanne Martin
RHS Class of 1972
Maywood SAC Post 142
American Legion Post 142 Maywood, NJ
Buhler of Hazlet
Rahway Elks Lodge
American Legion Post 82 Millville
Maple Shade VFW 2445
American Legion Woodbridge Post #87
Ralph W Lester VFW Post 130
American Legion Warren Post 293
Old Bridge Elks Lodge 2229
Michael A Kelly Post 2433 VFW Union, NJ
American Legion Robert W Mills Post 452
Rosemary Mazza
Kathleen Longo O'Connell
Knights of Columbus #8603 Beachwood, NJ
Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge 1896
Knights of Columbus Council #240 Woodland Park
Rahway Post 5 American Legion
Masonic Lodge of Lyndhurst
Harry Kehler Jr VFW Post 5043
Fulton Friendship Lodge #102
Old Bridge Moose Lodge 485
Williamstown Lodge 166 F&A.M.
Carl and Jean Benfanti
Farrell-Huber American Legion Post 116 Edgewater
Keyport-Matawan Elks 2030
Clark American Legion Post 328
VFW Post 12173 Tuckerton
Kathleen O'Connell and Members of the Class of 1971
Olive Branch Lodge #16 F.&A.M.
Goodfellows of Keansburg
American for Veterans Hazlet
American Legion Post 115 Beverly NJ
Marine Corps League Toms River Detachment 796
Donna Widmer
Debra and Joseph Puccio
William and Kathleen Sparks
Jean Rodriguez
Daniel and Antonia Horton
Patricia Klaslo
VFW Maplewood Memorial Post 10120
Class of 1977 Raritan High School
St Philip the Apostle Council 11671
Neptune Township post 346 American Legion
Mera Family
Monroe Central VFW Post 262
Marian Security
Clark Eliason American Legion Post 352
Raritan and Keyport Class of 1963
Eiger, Lang, and Company CPA LLC
Hazlet Democratic Club
Christine Giordano Monmouth County Clerk
Eileen Corless
Friends of Tom Arnone For Commissioner
Raritan Post American Legion Post 23
Vin Gopal Civic Association
Hazlet Republican Club
All Occasion Limousine LLC
Mr. and Mrs. D.B. Smith
Diane Simpler
William and Nancy Strouse
James and Barbara White
(In Honor of Mother Julia P. Kennedy-White and Uncle PVC Thomas Kennedy)
Kathleen Brown
Hazlet Business Owner's Association
