2019 Atlantic City 9/11 Memorial Service

The Atlantic City 9/11 Memorial Service is the biggest 9/11 event in the region and draws over a thousand people.

Last Salute Military Funeral Honor Guard, the official military funeral honor guard of Atlantic City, along with the Atlantic City Police Department, the Atlantic City Fire Department, The Ventnor Fire Department and the Atlantic City Sandpipers honored those we lost on September 11th 2001 as well as those who have died since as a result of the attack.

The event emcee was Pam Paparone and speakers included Atlantic City Mayor, Frank Gilliam, Mike Fedorko, Laurie Doran and Gary O’Brian.

The National Anthem was sung by Suzette Charles. Thank you to all who participated, supported and attended. A special thanks to Bob Pantalena for putting it all together with Pam and the rest of the board.

Please enjoy the over 100 photos posted below. Video will be uploaded later.

2019 Fisherman’s Memorial Service in Atlantic City

Each year Last Salute is proud to participate in the annual Fisherman’s Memorial. Last Salute participates to honor those veterans and Coat Guardsman lost at Sea.

This year, Congressman Jeff Van Drew fired Last Salute’s Civil War cannon. The event is held each year in Gardner’s Basin in Atlantic City next to the aquarium.

Last Salute Visits The Lions Center For The Blind

Last Salute was honored to speak at the Absecon Lions Center For The Blind recently. Lat Salute was asked to speak about its mission providing free military funeral honor ceremonies in our region.

The items used during the ceremonies were passed around for everyone to hold and feel. Everyone was also invited to come outside to place their hands upon the cannon and the bell.

Here are some photographs.

Atlantic City Makes Last Salute Their Official Military Funeral Honor Guard

On July 17th 2019 the Atlantic City Council voted unanimously to make Last salute its “official military funeral honor guard”. Last salute is honored to be recognized by area municipalities who support our mission.

Last Salute is also the official military funeral honor guard of Galloway Twp., Brigantine and Tuckerton.

Last Salute has conducted well over 600 military funeral ceremonies.

2019 Tyler Wechsler Golf Tournament

The 2019 Tyler Wechsler Golf Tournament was a huge success. Tyler’s memory and legacy of community service sustain through the hard work and dedication of Tyler’s family and friends.

An amazing amount of support from the community and volunteers makes this one of the most successful charity events in our region.

Last Salute is honored to support the Tyler Wechsler Foundation and thanks them for their strong support of our mission.

Here are photos from this year’s event.

Atlantic City Makes Last Salute Their Official Military Funeral Honor Guard

On July 17th the Atlantic City Council voted unanimously to make Last salute its “official military funeral honor guard”. Last salute is honored to be recognized by area municipalities who support our mission.

Last Salute is also the official military funeral honor guard of Galloway Twp. and Tuckerton.

Last Salute has conducted well over 500 military funeral ceremonies.