''We Will Never Forget''

Philadelphia's St. Joe's Prep Unveils Their POW-MIA National Chair of Honor

St. Joe's Prep is the first Catholic High School in the State of Pennsylvania to dedicate this POW-MIA National Chair of Honor. The Prep’s participation in this program is through a generous gift from the estate of Alfio Zappala, SJP Class of 1958. Members of his class were there to honor Alfio and We Welcomed them. Thank You Hawks! God Bless You and God Bless America!

"This Empty Chair will serve as an instant reminder of all the sacrifices made for 'Our Country' by these 'still missing' American servicemen who have for too long been forgotten by all but their immediate families and some close friends."

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Ladies and Gentlemen this afternoon St. Joseph's Prep would like to recognize some of our Veteran heroes who have fought for our freedom and we also remember those who lost their lives and those who became Prisoners of War or Missing in Action.
Would All Veterans that are comfortable to do so, Please stand

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Invocation by St. Joe’s Prep President Rev. George Bur, S.J. Prep Class of 1959

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March on the Colors: 3rd Battalion, 14th Marines Color Guard

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Pledge of Allegiance Joe Nawn

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National Anthem St. Joseph’s Prep Student Musicians, under the direction of Mr. Matt Schwartz, Prep Class of 2002

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Also in attendance today are Vietnam Veteran Dave Morris, brother of Coach Speedy Morris and former Vietnam Prisoner of War Ralph W. Galati, Captain, United States Air Force Shot Down: February 16, 1972, Released: March 28,1973.

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Now please direct your attention to center court. Together Dave Morris and Ralph W. Galati will unveil this meaningful memorial, the POW-MIA National Chair of Honor at St. Joe's Prep.

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St. Joe's Prep is the first Catholic High School in the State of Pennsylvania to dedicate this POW-MIA National Chair of Honor. The Prep’s participation in this program is through a generous gift from the estate of Alfio Zappala, SJP Class of 1958. Members of his class are here to honor Alfio and we welcome them. Thank You Hawks! God Bless You and God Bless America!

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Taps Performed by Anthony Montagno of the Vietnam Vets Motorcycle Club.

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Retire The Colors: 3rd Battalion, 14th Marines Color Guard

You Are Not Forgotten, Since World War I, more than 92,000 American soldiers are unaccounted for.<br /><br />“This Empty Chair will serve as an instant reminder of all the sacrifices made for 'Our Country' by these missing American servicemen who have for too long been forgotten by all but their immediate families and close friends”.

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You Are Not Forgotten, Since World War I, more than 92,000 American soldiers are unaccounted for.

“This Empty Chair will serve as an instant reminder of all the sacrifices made for 'Our Country' by these missing American servicemen who have for too long been forgotten by all but their immediate families and close friends”.

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St. Joe's Prep Assistant Athletic Director, Head Basketball Coach Bill “Speedy” Morris.

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St. Joe's Prep Assistant Athletic Director, Head Basketball Coach Bill “Speedy” Morris and his 2014-2015 Varsity Basketball team.

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“This Empty Chair will serve as an instant reminder of all the sacrifices made for 'Our Country' by these 'still missing' American servicemen who have for too long been forgotten by all but their immediate families and some close friends”.

Patrick J. Hughes "Welcome Home Veterans"

''We Will Never Forget''

Philadelphia's St. Joe's Prep Unveils Their POW-MIA National Chair of Honor

"This Empty Chair will serve as an instant reminder of all the sacrifices made for 'Our Country' by these 'still missing' American servicemen who have for too long been forgotten by all but their immediate families and some close friends."