Rock For Vets, a 501c3 nonprofit, will present a free concert on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 3pm to 5pm at Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave. to honor area veterans and their families.
Richard Lubner, a World War II United States Marine machine gunner corps veteran who personally watched the raising of the US flag on Iwo Jima, will be in attendance.
Rock For Vets is a music education program for veterans of all ages. Its band consists of veterans from the Veterans Administration in Long Beach.
The Long Beach Community Band, which has been performing since 1947 and is made up of more than 60 musicians, will also be part of the show.
The event will also include military vehicles.
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and food to enjoy during the show.
Signal Hill Petroleum, McDonald’s in Signal Hill, Orozco’s Auto Service and Red Eye Media are sponsoring the event to make it free to the public.
For information on supporting Rock For Vets, visit rockforvets.net or contact Frank McIlquham, director of The Rock Club, at 866-597-1116 or frank@therockclub.net .
