Nearly 2,000 Expected to Attend Forest Lawn's Annual Veteran's Day Celebration: A Salute to Special Operations

Command Sergeant Major Eric L. Haney, noted author and founding member of America's elite counterterrorist unit Delta Force to keynote the event

Media Contacts:
Skilset Communications
Phyllis Grabot, 805.341.7269
Bonnie Quintanilla, 818.681.5777

August, 2003 -- What:   Forest Lawn Annual Veteran's Day Program: A Salute to Special Operations

Program Highlights:
Keynote speaker Command Sergeant Major Eric L. Haney, US Army (Ret.) founding member of America's elite counterterrorist unit Delta Force and author of Inside Delta Force

Master of Ceremonies World War II Veteran and KTLA-TV anchor, Stan Chambers

Musical performance by internationally acclaimed group Clann an Drumma, whose music was featured in the Mel Gibson movie ¡§We Were Soldiers

Aerial performances, including the Aztec Skydiving Team and a helicopter fly-over; military vehicle display, music, presentations, and representatives from all segments of the U.S. Military

Copies of Inside Delta Force will be available for purchase at a discount during a book signing following the event.

Refreshments and souvenirs for all attendees
When:   Tuesday, November 11, 2003, 11:00 a.m.
Where:   Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles

Forest Lawn Veteran's Day Event 2-2-2

Cost:   Free
Info:   1-800-204-3131
www.forestlawn.com

Photo and Interview Opportunities:
Command Sergeant Major Eric L. Haney, founding member of America's elite counterterrorist unit Delta Force and author of Inside Delta Force

Veterans and families honoring America's heroes - living and deceased

Military vehicles and aerial performances, color guards, military and JROTC bands, musicians, and more.