Delaware Valley Veterans Home, Wilmington VA, Washington DC Marathon and AMVETS Awards!
Summary
This was such a special trip for us, performing at the Delaware Valley Veterans Home for the first time, meeting and even eating dinner with the Veterans of the Wilmington DE, VA Medical Center! That really helped us connect and better understand the ones we serve. Performing a block from the World War 2 Memorial, watching 25,000 people run by us while we performed music to inspire them. Playing the Armed Service Medley at the AMVETS Silver Helmet Awards and watching hundreds of Veterans show their pride!
Performing for our Veterans is just as rewarding for us because we see how much they love and appreciate the music, that is why we think music is one of the most powerful ways to thank our Veterans!
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Friday March, 16
Delaware Valley Veterans Home
Philadelphia, PA
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Executive Director Steven Behnke talking to his Patriot Brass Ensemble
members about John Basilone, one of the great hero's of
the 2nd World War and a native of our own New Jersey!
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| Starbucks seems to think that is how you spell "Seth" |
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| Arrived at the Delaware Valley Veterans Home in Philadelphia! |
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| Drummer Seth helping set up the stands for the brass! |
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| Steven found a picture he really liked on the wall! |
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| Anna getting music ready for our concert |
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| Kyla talking to a wonderful woman after the concert |
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Taking a photo outside of the Veterans Home before we head
to our next stop! Trivia, who is holding the wrong instrument? |
Friday March, 16
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Wilmington, DE
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| Just arrived at the Wilmington, DE VA Medical Center! |
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| Talking over our concert before we perform |
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| Seth talking to a Veterans and sharing their Italian heritage |
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Executive Director Steven Behnke talking to a Veteran
after the concert |
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Anna talking to a Veteran, we had a wonderful dinner
at the Wilmington , DE VA |
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| Seth thanking a Veteran for his service. |
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| Enjoying dinner with the Veterans |
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Steven Behnke getting to know the different Veterans at the home,
amazing men and women who have served our country. |
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| A last photo outside of the Wilmington, DE VA |
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| Having fun on the way to Washington DC! |
Saturday March, 17
Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series’ inaugural race
Washington, DC
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| Arrival at the National Mall as the sun comes up, beautiful. |
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| Seth setting up his drum equipment. |
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| Setting up music stands and mic's |
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Warming up the chops before our "Marathon"
1 hour and 45 minutes of straight playing! |
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| And here come the racers! |
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Performing the Armed Service Medley! So many great Americans,
Veterans and Active Duty in the race, they loved the music! |
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| A view of the band stand |
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| Seth played a cadence for EVERY minute of that marathon, chops of steel! |
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The sea of humanity running, many of them were Active Duty
and Veterans, it was very special. Performing patriotic music to inspire
and entertain these wonderful people! |
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What an honor, we performed only 1 block away from the WW2 Memorial
and we spent some time paying our respects! |
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Our trip to Washington DC was really special, we hope to
come back again soon. |
Note: There are no photos from the AMVETS Silver Helmet Awards due to low lighting in the hall.
You can learn more about the Patriot Brass Ensemble, request the brass or even make a donation today at:
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