Author Archives: UWVC Editor
UWVC’s Third Annual Valentine’s Day Goodwill Caravan
United War Veterans Council announced today plans for its third annual Valentine’s Day Goodwill Caravan, traveling from New York City to Walter Reed Medical Center, in Washington, D.C. “It’s important to show our heroes the love and appreciation they truly … » more
UWVC helps kick off the 2010 Field of Wreaths
On Saturday, December 11, the United War Veterans Council helped organize and present the Battery Park Holiday Memorial Event. The ceremony formally opened the 2010 Field of Wreaths, which features 3,000 wreaths placed throughout Battery Park to honor those who … » more
Holiday Heroes Trees at Vietnam Veterans Plaza
On the evening of Friday, December 10, the United War Veterans Council (UWVC) presented a special Holiday Heroes Tree lighting at Vietnam Veterans Plaza (55 Water Street). This event was the third in a series of holiday memorial events highlighting … » more
Honoring our Korean War Veterans by helping our South Korean friends
On Thursday, December 9, New Yorkers, veterans and civilians alike, gathered at the Korean War Monument in Battery Park to honor those who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. As part of this event, the United War Veterans … » more
Pearl Harbor Day – Remembering Our World War II Fallen
On Tuesday, December 7th, a day that has lived “in infamy” since 1941, United War Veterans Council hosted an event dedicated to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for America. Over a hundred New Yorkers gathered at … » more
Theater of War
Attend a free public performance of Theater of War in Harlem, featuring the actor Reg E. Cathey from HBO’s The Wire and Oz. When: August 15 & 22 at 7:00pm Where: The Malcolm X & Betty Shabazz Memorial & Education Center 3940 Broadway, between 165th … » more
“Memorial Day Concerts”
Free and Open to the Public, the Concerts honor all veterans throughout Fleet Week. Click here for the flyer!
Staten Island Welcomes Our Heroes 2011
Bring your own Signs, Banners, Flags. Welcome Our Heroes! Do Not Let What Happened Before Happen Again! Our Wounded Warriors from the Walter Reed Medical Center get a VIP weekend on Staten Island. Here are some Highlights of the SIWOH! … » more
National POW/MIA Recognition Day in United States
The United States’ National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the nation on the third Friday of September each year. Many Americans take the time to remember those who were prisoners of war (POW) and those who are missing in … » more
Mother’s Day Mass, “Remembering the Fallen”
Church of Saint Peter 16 Barclay Street at Church Street New York, N.Y. 10007 On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8th at 12 noon, a mass will be held entitled “Remembering the Fallen”, in remembrance of all those who served and … » more