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Massing of the Colors (and Service of Remembrance) is a patriotic ceremony to honor the American Flag and those who have served our country in the armed services. It's also a time to rededicate faith in our nation and to express our gratitude for all who have served or currently serving. Color guard units, distinguished guests, and guest speakers are all on hand to honor our servicemen and women.
Patriotic music abounds with a live band playing at various times throughout the program. At the end of the program this year, a Marine Corps version of Taps is played by a bugler and the band to honor fallen service members.
Massing of the Colors is free event open to the general public. Many local patriotic organizations participate in displaying their flags. These include active duty, reserve, and National Guard units, ROTC and JROTC units, veteran groups, and other MOWW chapters.
Our 2026 Massing of the Colors took place on February 10th at the Palm Ridge Recreation Center in Sun City West, Arizona. The ceremony featured 43 flag bearing units from the local area and Junior ROTC units and the Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Army ROTC. The speaker for this Massing was Lauri Kenney, MA. Lauri is a retired Department of Defense Education Activity teacher, assistant principal, and principal. She gave an inspiring talk on "How Life Experiences Shape You". She was shaped and her students were shaped by the experience of living overseas. Her students had challenges that most American kids didn't have. They moved several times with their parents during their formative school years and they were foreigners in the country where their parents served.
We were privileged to have Lauri speak of the challenges facing youth who live overseas while parents are deployed. Thank You Lauri.
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FOR 2027!!!!
The Desert Brass Band will again play patriotic a musical prelude at 11:15 AM with the ceremony starting at 11:45 AM on 9 February 2027 at the Palm Ridge Recreation Center in Sun City West, AZ.
The featured speaker will be
Buckeye Union High School
Air Force JROTC
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