Sierra Tel to host Patriot Day

Jarrod Lyman
Director of Media
Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau
(559) 683-4636 

For More Information, Call:  Rima Runtzel – 642-0313

Sierra Telephone hosts Patriot Day

Sierra Telephone recognizes Veterans, active duty military and Emergency Services Personnel on anniversary of terrorist attacks.

Oakhurst, CA. – - Sierra Telephone, located in Oakhurst, would like to invite the public to its annual Patriot Day event on Friday September 9, 2011 at Sierra Telephone – 49150 Road 426 in Oakhurst.  

The event, which begins at 9:00 am, is intended to recognize and show appreciation to all Veterans, active duty military and Emergency Services Personnel for their dedication to our country and to our communities as well as to honor the memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.  Included will be a special flag-raising ceremony and pledge of allegiance, patriotic music, special performances by elementary and high school groups, 21 rifle salute and taps. 

Guest speaker is Andrew Isolano, currently with the Clovis Police Department, who was a New York City Firefighter during the attack and first responder at Ground Zero.  Veterans, active duty military and Emergency Services Personnel will be presented with recognition gifts.  

Immediately following the event, the Sierra Telephone Safety Awareness Committee will serve All-American Apple Pie and ice cream in the pavilion located behind the Sierra Telephone building.  

Each year following the events of September 11, 2001, Sierra Tel has made a visible statement of patriotism by affixing flags to each of its highly recognizable company vehicles.  The flags are flown from Patriot Day on September 11 through Veteran’s Day on November 11.

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