MID-ATLANTIC POLICE & FIRE SURVIVORS’ WEEKEND
Event Date
09/27/2014 - 09/29/2014
Event TimeAll Day;
Location
North Wildwood
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North Wildwood, NJ
Mid-Atlantic Police and Fire Survivors’ Weekend (MAPFSW) is a series of events that recognize truly forgotten heroes: the survivors of fallen law enforcement officers and firefighters, including family members and co-workers. It is a weekend in autumn when old friends get to see each other and new survivors become part of our close-knit family. This year’s MAPFSW (our 15th annual event!) will take place from September 26 through 28, 2014.
The weekend focuses on survivors from the following states: New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. However, in past years we have honored the requests of families that reside in our region and hosted families from Georgia and Colorado, in addition to those from the Mid-Atlantic region. We are also different in that we recognize survivors from not just the current year, but those that were killed in the line of duty from the past. The event is hosted annually by the North Wildwood Police Department and is held in the seashore resort of North Wildwood, New Jersey. For more information, call 609-522-2411 or e-mail info@midatlanticsurvivors.org.
For more information about the North Wildwood Police Department visit www.nwpd.org or if you want to know more about North Wildwood, visit www.northwildwood.com.
Friday, September 26, 2014
3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Event check-in at the Montego Bay Resort & Conference Center. With your registration packets, you will receive a map of the city, an event schedule, name tags, VIP reception cards and more! If you plan to arrive after 7 p.m., please let us know so we can have your registration packet set aside. If you are arriving on Saturday, please pick up your welcome packet at the front desk of the Montego Bay.
5 p.m.
Delivery of the Ceremonial Wreath by the Philadelphia Police Dragon Boat Team at North Wildwood Municipal Boat Ramp, 5th & New York Avenues.
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Public Mingle at Keenan’s Tiki Bar, 113 Old New Jersey Ave., with a $10 cover charge that goes to MAPFSW. Survivors can use their name badges (included with weekend registration) for free entry.
8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Montego Bay will host a Family Night/Beef & Beer dinner party for registered guests of the hotel at no charge. The menu includes delicious hot beef sandwiches, a variety of side dishes, sodas, and beer for the grown-ups. In addition, other items are available for purchase. If you are NOT staying at the Montego Bay, tickets for the Family Night/Beef & Beer dinner party will be available for sale at the door for $15 each.
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Morning and Afternoon
This year, you’ll have free time during the day to enjoy family time, grab lunch on the boardwalk, visit the various piers, and enjoy North Wildwood.
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Thrill Show! The Philadelphia Police Dept Motorcycle Drill Team will conduct a demonstration at 2nd & Surf Aves.
5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
There will be a display and demonstration of police and fire equipment and personnel at 2nd and Surf Avenues.
7 p.m.
Candlelight Vigil at the Municipal Amphitheater including a Solemn Procession & Wreath Laying Ceremony. There will be one bus trip back to the Montego Bay after the vigil. We are proud to announce that Charles Ramsey, Philadelphia Police Department Commissioner, is scheduled to be our keynote speaker for 2014!
A VIP night-time reception at Westy’s Pub will follow the vigil and is by invitation only. This special event is sponsored by the New Jersey FOP. Please understand that it is by invitation only.
Sunday, September 28, 2014
10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Interdenominational Farewell Prayer Service at Montego Bay Restaurant, 18th & Boardwalk.
12 noon
Check out time at the Montego Bay.
If you have any questions, e-mail us at info@midatlanticsurvivors.org. This annual event is hosted annually by the North Wildwood Police Department and is held in the seashore resort of North Wildwood, New Jersey.
* Daily schedule is preliminary and subject to change.
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