Captain Dale Dye, Honored Vietnam Veteran, Author, Actor to Keynote Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills' Memorial Day Celebration.News & Feature Editors HOLLYWOOD HILLS The Hollywood Hills, an unofficial designation of part of the City of Los Angeles, California, are part of the eastern section of the low transverse range of the Santa Monica Mountains, which extends from the Los Feliz District and Hollywood, on the south side of the Valley, to , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2004 Fritz Coleman, KNBC-TV4 Weathercaster, Navy Veteran, and a "Los Angeles Treasure," to Emcee Ceremonies Focusing on "Celebrating the American Spirit" Forest Lawn Forest Lawn is the name of a number of different places:
Dale Dye was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on October 8, 1944. and Fritz Coleman -- in pivotal roles during Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills' annual Memorial Day ceremonies. The event will be held May 31, 2004, beginning at 10:00 a.m., and will feature a keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. by decorated veteran Captain Dale Dye, who will focus his remarks on "Celebrating the American Spirit," the theme of this year's event. KNBC-TV4 weathercaster Fritz Coleman, a veteran who served in the U.S. Navy, will emcee the events throughout the day. A special exhibit, "The Making of the National World War II Memorial The National World War II Memorial is a National Memorial to all Americans that served in the armed forces and on the home front during World War II. It is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. " will run the entire Memorial Day weekend and will offer Angelenos the opportunity to join with the nation in celebrating the May 29th dedication of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., and the 60th anniversary of D-Day. The celebration at Hollywood Hills will feature John Kendall portraying President Abraham Lincoln as he delivered the Gettysburg address, patriotic music, proclamations, and a wreath-laying ceremony to honor those who served our country. All events are open to the public at no charge and provide a unique opportunity to join in "Celebrating the American Spirit" by remembering and honoring friends; families; heroes; and those who served our country, from the military to civic leaders; and individuals. Captain Dale Dye, a native of Missouri, joined the United States Marine Corps United States Marine Corps (USMC) Separate military service within the U.S. Department of the Navy (see U.S. Navy), charged with providing marine troops for seizure and defense of advanced bases and with conducting operations on land and in the air in connection with in 1964 and served in Vietnam in 1965 and from 1967 through 1970, earning three Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. He continued his military service, rising to the rank of Captain and serving on various missions around the world. A noted author, Captain Dye has written five novels, including "Platoon" with Oliver North, and served as a correspondent for Soldier of Fortune Magazine. Since moving to Los Angeles, Captain Dye has appeared in more than 30 feature films, including "Saving Private Ryan" and "Born on the Fourth of July Fourth of July, Independence Day, or July Fourth, U.S. holiday, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Celebration of it began during the American Revolution. ," and has made numerous television appearances. Fritz Coleman, a U.S. Navy veteran, has worked as a weathercaster at KNBC-TV4 since 1982, and is well-known throughout Southern California. Coleman has been named "Best Weathercaster" in nearly every major paper in Southern California. Coleman devotes much of his free time to charitable activities, for which he has won a number of honors. In 2004, he won two Humanitarian of the Year Awards -- one from Shelter Partnerships and the other from the California Hospital Medical Center California Hospital Medical Center (CHMC) is a hospital in Los Angeles, California, USA. It is currently operated by Catholic Healthcare West. Services The emergency department at CHMC is certified as a level II trauma center for adults[1]. ; the City of Los Angeles
For information, visit Forest Lawn online at www.forestlawn.com, or call 800-204-3131. About Forest Lawn Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks and Mortuaries has been serving the greater Los Angeles area The Greater Los Angeles Area, or the Southland, is the agglomeration of urbanized area around the city of Los Angeles, California, United States. There are two "official" definitions—the Los Angeles metropolitan area consisting only of the Los Angeles and Orange for nearly 100 years through its five parks in Long Beach, Cypress, Hollywood Hills, Covina Hills, and Glendale, where the company is headquartered. In addition to the Memorial-Parks, Forest Lawn offers a wide range of products and services, including funeral planning, funeral insurance, and mortuary services, as well as weddings and baptisms. Known for its pristine and serene environments sprinkled with architectural masterpieces, the Memorial-Parks have offered solace, respite, and peace to visitors. A dedicated member of the community, Forest Lawn regularly creates and hosts a diverse schedule of special events and community services, including educational programs, art exhibits, children's workshops, and holiday celebrations. Photos available, call 818-681-5777. |
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