Veterans Day program in Balboa Park.

A special Veterans Day program was held this afternoon at Balboa Park’s International Cottages. The annual event was brought to San Diego by the House of USA.

I arrived a bit late. Guest speaker R. Ann Bush, University of San Diego professor and author of WAVES on the Potomac, was talking about the numerous contributions of women during World War II. Over 400,000 women helped the war effort in a wide variety of important ways.

Highlights of the Veterans Day program included a Dance Tribute of Vietnam, and a Fan Dance Tribute of Korea. Special tribute music was provided by Oceanna, a San Diego singer and songwriter. She sang “Be Strong, O Brother of Mine” in honor of the Veterans of WWII Bataan Death March and their families.

I took a few photos during this emotionally moving event.

R. Ann Bush speaks about the sacrifices made by women during World War II.

A beautiful Vietnamese cultural dance concerns American sailors.

Sons of the American Revolution was present for the Veterans Day event.

Biographies of individuals who’ve been awarded the Medal of Honor.

Heroes remembered.

Veterans of Foreign Wars, District 1, Department of California was on hand. To those who’ve fought for Freedom, thank you for your service.

VFW poppy pins.

Three members of organization Military Women Across the Nation. Thank you for your service.

I learned you can find these female military figurines, including Rosie the Riveter in her classic pose, on Amazon.

Learn about San Diego’s own Roberta “Randy” Tidmore, one of the original Rosey Riveters and World War II Veteran, by clicking here.

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