Veterans Day
Presented by Embassy Bank and Phoebe Ministries
November 11, 2024
6-7 p.m.
Free, tickets must be reserved in advance.
ArtsQuest and partners Embassy Bank and Phoebe Ministries, will be hosting a Veterans Day 2024 on Monday, November 11 at 6 p.m. in the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, located on the first floor of the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks. The event will feature a panel discussion in which veteran, Richard Mann, will reflect about his time in the military during the commemorative event’s annual question-and-answer panel, hosted by Frank Gunter of Lehigh University. The panel discussion will be followed by the screening of Rescue Dawn.
About the veteran panelist:
Richard Mann
Mann was drafted into the United States Army in January 1969, beginning a journey that would significantly shape his life. After completing basic training in Maryland, he was stationed in Hanau, Germany, where he held the rank of Specialist 5 (SP5). In this capacity, Mann served as a machinist, responsible for fabricating essential parts for the motor pool, thereby contributing to the operational readiness of his unit. His military service continued when he was deployed to Vietnam in July 1970, a crucial period during the Vietnam War, where he remained until his honorable discharge in September 1971. Throughout his service, Mann exemplified dedication and skill, reflecting the commitment of countless individuals who served during this tumultuous era in American history.
This commemorative event will also stream live on the SteelStacks Facebook page and website, Phoebe Ministries’ Facebook page and website, and Embassy Bank’s Facebook page.
This event will be followed by a FREE screening of the film Rescue Dawn.
Rescue Dawn
2006 | Rated PG-13
Directed by: Werner Herzog
Starring: Christian Bale, Steve Zahn
A US Fighter pilot’s epic struggle of survival after being shot down on a mission over Laos during the Vietnam War.
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