INVITATION
Cordially Invites you to attend a gathering of friends and supporters of the
Normandy Liberty Bell to celebrate the Bell’s arrival in America in
May, 2005.
DATE: |
May 24, 2005 |
TIME: |
Five to Nine PM |
LOCATION: |
Fairmount Rowing Association, 2 Kelly Drive, on historic Boathouse Row. Parking available between Boathouse Row and the Philadelphia Art Museum |
ADMISSION: |
$20 (Tax Deductible) |
A Brief Overview of the Normandy Liberty Bell
The Normandy Liberty Bell (NLB) is an exact replica of America’s icon of freedom, the Liberty Bell.Cast at a foundry in Normandy, France, in May, 2004, the NLB is the end product of a vision of Mr.Patrick Daudon, a native of Normandy. Mr. Daudon, a super champion of freedom, envisioned the Bell being placed in or near the American military cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy (Omaha Beach). The Bell would be a symbol of liberty regained at Normandy on June 6, 1944 and a fitting memorial to the thousands of allied troops who perished there in liberties ongoing cause. Many of the white crosses at Normandy bear the names of Philadelphians. Part of Mr. Daudons vision is to transport the NLB from Philadelphia, to California, following it’s appearance at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at Independence Hall, July 4, 2005. The vision calls for the NLB to trace the same route to California that our Liberty Bell traversed in 1915. When rung, it’s sound will be a sound unheard since 1753.
Your participation at Fairmount Rowing Association on May 24th will help assure the successful attainment of this timely and patriotic adventure. Bearing Freedom’s torch has been a Philadelphia tradition for centuries.
Thank you,
Lydia Marton, Mark Valenti, Jack Sholl
Normandy Liberty Bell Committee
LET FREEDOM RING
