2O15 Memorial Day Ceremony - Monday May 25 - 7 PM EDT Sharp in Game!

aandrethegiant

ALL HANDS ON DECK! We hereby invite the Neverwinter community, throughout the world, and from ALL PARTS of Neverwinter proper to our Memorial Day/Remembrance Day Ceremony this year.

DATE: Monday, May 25, 2015.

TIME: 7PM EASTERN ---> Click to convert the time into YOUR TIMEZONE - Event Showtime

WHERE: Protector's Enclave at the pool





A few things have remained a constant in D&D since the 1970s. The worldwide community of gamers, daytime and nightly D&D adventuring, the camaraderie of young and old, and a commitment to welcome the armed forces community, family, friends into the fold.

Cryptic may have created Neverwinter, but its those of us that have taken this a step further... that come back to play in the world of Dungeons & Dragons time and time again, that share a camaraderie that's more than skin deep, that continue to make Neverwinter a special place.

The Tyrs Paladium guild, a guild filled with many proud veterans from many nations, wishes to welcome all to join us to pay tribute to our defenders of freedom that have paid the ultimate price, and their families from the United States, as well as those from nations around the world. We gather solely to show appreciation and pay tribute to those who gave their lives, to allow us to awake yet another day, to hug our families, our kids, our parents, and do whatever it is we want to do.

This is for our brave soldiers, and their families, from all nations. I hope to see some of you there!! /Salute

TO ACCESS EVENT VIDEOS:

Id like to review the simple process of copying in Neverwinter and pasting links in your browser. Some have had trouble in tributes past, so I'd like to clear up all doubts.

1. Highlight the link by holding down the left button of your mouse and dragging across the link. Press CTRL C.

2. Open your browser and click where you normally type your web address. Press CTRL V.

3. Some of the videos are processed in HD. Depending on your PC however, you may only be able to handle standard definition, while DDO is open. On the bottom right of the video, you have options to play in 320p up to 1080p HD. You can go full screen, but I only advise those with really good PCs and high speed internet speed to try that!

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Each year we focus on an a veteran's organization. This year I'd like to recommend the VALOR CLINIC FOUNDATION. Its a 501(c) 3 public charity registered with the PA Dept of State. VALOR is a grassroots non profit organization focused on veterans quality of life and health care.

They run an AWESOME program called "Hope for the Homeless." They offer a multi-faceted community approach to Veterans that are homeless, which results in the Veteran acquiring a home to call their own. VALOR also provides unique peer to peer support and development programs which help pave the way to a brighter future.

Their stand downs from East Stroudsburg to Allentown PA are getting to homeless Veterans faster than the VA can. This is one of many programs popping up across the US but this one my family has begun supporting and they are really something else. Their stand down are something anyone can contribute to, and all goes directly to the Veterans.

Here's their website to read up on and donate if you wish.

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VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=2211&v=2tcCJzkHqNg

From Vietnam, Thailand, Guam, Wake Island, Philippines, and aboard the USS F.D. Roosevelt and USS Bennington...

Wherever Bob Hope went, from the deserts of North Africa to Alaska to the jungles of Southeast Asia, he represented home. And, for an hour or so, troops were home with an old friend and comrade.

His signature shows included comedians, singers, actors and actresses, and led the way for celebrities of every kind to commit to giving their time and talent to troops and families around the world.

Hope entertained until December 1990, when he brought laughter and Christmas cheer to troops participating in Operation Desert Shield in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain on his final USO tour. In 1997, the USO successfully worked with Congress to designate Bob Hope the first honorary veteran of the U.S. armed forces.

Enjoy the brave and incredibly talented Bob Hope...

AND JOIN US THIS MONDAY IN GAME AT 7 PM EDT AS WE PAY TRIBUTE TO THOSE SOLDIERS FROM THE UNITED STATES AND ALL OTHER COUNTRIES WHO GAVE IT ALL FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM AND HUMANITY.

CONTACT ME IN GAME OR PM ME ON THE FORUM HERE FOR THE LOCATION!

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God Bless our Brave men and women who proudly serve to keep us safe, day in and day out, unselfishly without reward, For without them, this Great anf Free Nation would not exsist. Members of the 961st Combat Engineering Group (Both past and present) Salute you all.

aandrethegiant

I'm looking forward to seeing some of the Neverwinter community interested in getting together for such a good cause.

As a reminder, we design our in game event as an international event, even though it falls on the American holiday, as we often share our time with those from Canada, England, Australia, Turkey, Ireland you name it.. so we tribute our protectors, family, friends and those we do not know, who fought and sacrificed their lives from ALL NATIONS.

Event times are: 3PM EDT and 9PM EDT

Figure about an hour from start to finish.


"There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to pass through the valley of the shadow of death again and again before we reach the mountaintop of our desires." Nelson Madela

aandrethegiant

Lt. Michael P. Murphy
and the Red Wings

You all will be honored today!


Join us IN GAME today at 7pm EDT!!!

aandrethegiant

What a great turnout for Tyrs Paladium's first Memorial Day guild event. Here's an outline of our event, along with links to the custom videos that we created.

Tyrs Paladium's traditional opening ceremony poem (which we've recited for each ceremony we've done over the years):

"It is the Soldier, not the reporter,
Who has given us Freedom of the Press.

It is the Soldier, not the poet,
Who has given us Freedom of Speech.

It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer,
Who has given us the Freedom to demonstrate.

It is the Soldier, not the lawyer,
Who has given us the right to a fair trial;

And it is the Soldier--who salutes the flag,
Who serves the flag, and
Whose coffin is draped by the flag--
Who allows the protester to burn the flag."

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Lt. Michael P. Murphy and the Red Wings Tribute

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy1AlWPRhNM&feature=youtu.be

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What Memorial Day means to Me - In Honor of Sgt. Maj. Raymond Reed

The TRUE meaning of Memorial Day, and one of the most prolific definitions you will ever hear...

https://youtu.be/zb7d3VeMylE

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POW MIA Remembrance Table Ceremony


Narrated by DDO's own former US Marine Sergeant, Bekki.

https://youtu.be/st-uEwTALL8

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The REAL Charlie Brown - A True War Story

Charlie Brown was a B-17 Flying Fortress pilot with the 379th Bomber
Group at Kimbolton, England during World War II.

https://youtu.be/zNtAQkc_MEo?list=PL5pEK-JG8eZIn_sGXU8ByfXcJumfXtJQs

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Thank you for joining us!

https://youtu.be/7Hsy3HY_xtI