A Special Dedication to the Amvets
2011
74th Memorial Day Celebration
Maple Heights, Ohio
The battle's o'er
and peace is all around you,
Sleep soldier boy sleep on.
The cannon's roar
can never more disturb you,
Sleep soldier boy sleep on.
Your journey is ended,
your work here is done.
Sleep soldier boy and rest.
Your flag you defended,
the vict'ry you won
Sleep on among the blest.
The sun's gone down
and darkness has enclosed you
Sleep soldier boy sleep on.
A mother's arms
are waiting to enfold you
Sleep soldier boy sleep on.
The time is not long
when the bugle will sound forth
Must'ring you back again
You'll wake with the dawning
and answer to roll call
Sleep solder boy till then.
Sleep in peace,
Soldier Boy
Till the bugle calls you
with the dawn.
Sleep and rest,
God is nigh,
Soldier Boy.
“Sleep Soldier Boy”
©1938 Dorothy Alexander
“God Bless America”
On June 25, 1991 Slovenia declared independence from Yugoslavia. 20 years of Slovenian Statehood was celebrated in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall on Friday June 24, 2011 with dignitaries and musical performances. Raine Austen sang the United States National Anthem. Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson spoke and welcomed the crowd. Next, Consul General of the Republic of Slovenia Mr. Jure émauc spoke. Cleveland City Councilman Mike Polensek read a resolution from City Council. Cleveland City Councilman Mike Polensek also attended. Cleveland City Councilman Joe Cimperman then read the resolution in Slovenian and presented it to Consul General Jure émauc, and also spoke about his own Slovenian heritage. The next to speak was Ohio State Representative Kenny Yuko. US Senator Rob Portman's representative George Brown read a proclamation from the United States Senate on the occasion of 20 years of Slovenian statehood. Then the keynote speaker was introduced. Dr. Boötjan éekö, Minister for Slovenes Abroad gave the keynote address. The musical portion of the event included of a stirring rendition of God Bless America by Raine Austen. Then the Men's Chorus Mi smo Mi performed. Click here to enjoy images from the Slovenian Statehood Celebration at Cleveland City Hall.
An Historic Anniversary
20 years of Slovenian Statehood
Cleveland City Hall
June 24, 2011
Consul General of the Republic of Slovenia Mr. Jure émauc
Ohio State Representative Kenny Yuko & wife Pam, with Cleveland International Hall of Fame inductee Tony Petkovsek
Dr. Boötjan éekö, George Brown and Mr. Jure émauc
Father John Kumse and Councilman Joe Cimperman
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson and Charles A. de la Porte, Honorary Consul, Consulate of the Netherlands
Slovenian Ambassador to the United States Mr. Roman Kirn and United States Ambassador to Slovenia Mr. Joseph Mussomeli
Councilman Joe Cimperman, United States Ambassador to Slovenia Mr. Joseph Mussomeli and Councilman Mike Polensek
Jim Georgiades and
Cleveland International Hall of Fame inductee August Pust
Dolores Hrovat, Mandy Toncar, Raine Austen and Dean, Dean Greg Sadlek
Dr. Boötjan éekö, Minister for Slovenes Abroad
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