CMAC Regular Meeting in Boxcar room
CMAC Regular Zoom Meeting
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CMAC Regular Meeting in Boxcar room
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CMAC Online Meeting on Zoom
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CMAC Regular Zoom Meeting and Agenda for January 8, 2021
Happy New Year CMAC Members,
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“Bells of Peace” a U.S. National Bell Tolling Remembrance
Please join us and toll “Bells of Peace” on 11/11 at 11am local time,
and honor all those who served and sacrificed in WWI.
“Bells of Peace” is a U.S. national bell tolling remembrance that was created in collaboration with the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (SHGTUS) to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the World War I Armistice, November 11, 2018. The Doughboy Foundation has since promoted it as an annual remembrance of those who served in WWI and of the moment when the guns fell silent, and bells tolled on the Western Front… on the 11th day of the 11th month, at the 11th hour in 1918, after four years of brutal combat.
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What is the “Bells Of Peace” National Bell Tolling?
“Bells of Peace”: A World War I Remembrance is a national tolling of bells in honor of those who served and sacrificed during WWI. It takes place annually on the 11th hour (local) of the 11th day of the 11th month. That is the same moment when in 1918 the guns fell silent and the fighting ceased on the Western Front. During the short 18 months that America participated in WWI (April 6, 1917 to Nov. 11, 1918), our nation went from a standing army of around 130,000 to deploying nearly 2 million men and women to Europe. This National event is sponsored by the Doughboy Foundation, a non-profit 501C(3) foundation that is dedicated to keeping faith with the American Doughboys and all those who served in WWI. No veteran should ever be forgotten, and so on our National Veterans Day holiday we are encouraging all to take a moment to remember the 4.7 million Americans who put on the uniform; the over 200,000 that were wounded; and most of all, the 116,516 who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Why should we toll the bells?
Tolling of bells is the traditional way to mark someone’s passing. On special national occasions, bells are tolled in honor of the fallen. In the past many have pledged to “Toll The Bells” including: branches and units of the US military, states, municipalities, legislative organizations, Veterans Service Organizations, DAR chapters, churches and other religious organizations, patriotic organizations, civic groups, historical societies, scouts, schools, libraries, company employee organizations, unions, communications media, social media, and perhaps most poignantly individuals and families simply remembering their ancestors who served in “The War that Changed the World”.
When is the National Bell Tolling?
Bells of Peace rolls westward as participants Toll The Bells at 11am local time, on Wednesday, November 11.
Where have the “Bells of Peace” Tollings taken place?
Through the grass roots efforts of those who have pledge in the past “Bells of Peace” have tolled aboard military ships, bases and installations, at Washington National Cathedral, in state capitols, city halls and communities, houses of worship, cemeteries, schools, veterans posts, at WWI and other war memorials, and basically anywhere that Americans gather to honor their veterans.
How can my community group participate?
Start by CLICKING HERE TO PLEDGE your participation. If you are an organization, when you pledge to participate, we invite you to include your logo with the registration and we will add to our “Participant Roll,” plus we will keep you updated as we come to 11:00 a.m. on November 11. That is when you toll your bells slowly 21 times with a five-second interval between tolls. Groups that do not have bells can render the salute by other available means such as guns, cannons, rifles, and sirens.
No bell? No problem.:
We have a free downloadable smartphone APP that can be used right off the phone, with a group of phones or using a public address systems. It is available for iOS and Android smart phones. Search under “Bells of Peace” on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Why is it important to toll the bells 21 times? We would rather toll our bell once in honor of each of our local veterans killed in combat.
It is not important to stick to a specific script. We encourage groups and individuals to adapt their “Toll The Bells” remembrance to their needs.
The reason we offer this as a main scenario is because 21 peals of the bell symbolizes the nation’s highest honor and is based on the 21-gun salute, [CLICK HERE TO LEARN ALL ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE 21-GUN SALUTE] .
Is there a specific script to follow?
There is not a specific script. We are building and sharing a tradition together.
In 2018 we held a major ceremony at Washington National Cathedral. Here is the script from that event. Some groups in communities have tolled the bell once for each of their veterans, stating their name before each toll. Other groups have gathered with a myriad of hand bells and dinner bells and just rung them for a while to celebrate the peace, followed by 2 minutes of solemn silence to commemorate the sacrifice.
No matter what you feel is right for your remembrance, the important thing is to take a breath and a moment to thank all those who served in WWI, and know that as long as you perform that simple act of honor – our Doughboys and all those who served in WWI will not have sacrificed in vain and will never be forgotten by those they sacrificed for.
Many ceremonies conclude with Taps, a moment of silence and some even solemn readings.
Clark County Prayer Breakfast
Mission – Uniting, Honoring, Thanking & Praying for Our Community Leaders & Those that Serve & Protect Us
Presented by . . .
Coffee, tea & individually wrapped pastries will be available for FREE. Specialty coffees & teas will be available for purchase at the Church of Truth Cafe.
William Franklin Graham IV (Will) is the third generation of Grahams to proclaim the Gospel under the banner of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. The grandson of Billy Graham and the oldest son of Franklin Graham, Will has shared the hope of Jesus with more than one million people across six continents since beginning his evangelistic ministry in 2006. “I’m not trying to be the next Billy Graham; I’m just Will Graham,” says the ordained minister. “I have a burden in my heart to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. If that’s to an arena full of people or one person on the street, I will do whatever God is calling me to do.”
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In 2018, Will portrayed his grandfather, Billy Graham, in the Universal Studios biopic Unbroken: Path to Redemption (about Olympian and World War II hero Louis Zamperini). Also in 2018, Will’s first book – a devotional titled Redeemed: Devotions for a Longing Soul – was published by Thomas Nelson, featuring stories centered on the life-changing power of a relationship with God. A DVD Bible study curriculum (and accompanying book) based on Redeemed was released in May 2019.
Will graduated from Liberty University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Religion and in 2001 graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree. Will and his wife, Kendra, have two daughters, Christine Jane (CJ) and Rachel Austin, and a son, William Franklin Graham V (Quinn).
Rey earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Water Resources with a Minor in Biology from the University of Wisconsin and completed Police Academy Basic. He has been married to Kathryn for 28 years and has 6 children, Joshua, Josiah, Jonathan, Jeremiah, Judah, Julieanna & Sarah (adopted 7th child). He worked for the Department of Fish & Wildlife for 12 years and has worked for the Vancouver Police Department for 21 years. Each year, we are honored to have Rey sing our “National Anthem” at the beginning of our program & then sing “Amazing Grace” at the end.
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