80th D-DAY Commemoration
Film Screening & Bell Ringing
The Coronado Historical Association is honored to invite you to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-DAY. Join us for the premiere of the short film GERONIMO by local documentarian CJ Machado and Emmy-winning filmmaker Craig Waxman. The film features local and beloved Coronodan Tom Rice and his contributions to the jump over Normandy. As a partner of Freedom Rings Global, this special film screening will be followed by a commemorative bell ringing to honor those involved in D-DAY.
Important Registration Information: Capacity is limited and reservations are required. No walk-ins will be admitted.
If you have any questions please email info@coronadohistory.org or call (619) 435-7242.
Please be aware, that tickets are non-refundable, as proceeds for this event will support Force-Con and the Coronado Historical Association's educational mission.
Freedom Rings Global Ties to Coronado:
The French have never forgotten their Liberator and Island Icon Tom Rice. On June 6th, 2020, The Normandy Victory Museum asked Rice to ring liberty bells in his hometown of Coronado, California, to carry forth the spirit of freedom and democracy.
At the time, the Naval Air Station North Island was chosen for the Freedom Rings Global Ceremony because Tom's father served in the U.S. Navy in aviation. Tom's father, Marcus Stovel Rice - a member of the VPT3 squadron - and the pilot were killed when the amphibious aircraft crashed into 60 feet of water in Panama Bay, Panama on May 23, 1934. Tom was 12 years old.
Tom Rice and the Commander of Navy Region Southwest, Rear Admiral Bette Bolivar jointly rang the Liberty Bell at NAS North Island (Flag Circle) in harmony with the Liberty Bells wave around the world to remind us that Freedom Rings, Freedom Reigns!
A group of ardent Tom Rice supporters called "Team Tom Rice" and Honor Flight San Diego expanded the movement by creating a Freedom Rings Global initiative in support of our French Allies. To this day, the tradition continues with thousands of cities from France, Belgium, and the UK participating in this year's global event.
About CJ Machado and Force-Con:
CJ Machado is an award-winning documentarian, photojournalist, and veteran advocate. Most of her work is dedicated to sharing the stories of the "Greatest Generation.” Her dedication and commitment to documenting historical events led her to train as a World War II paratrooper to capture the 75th Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France. WWII paratrooper and local Coronado Island resident Tom Rice (97 then) jumped into the same drop zone as he did on D-Day for the commemoration ceremonies. In celebration of Tom’s monumental Normandy Jump in 2019, the documentary called Libertas became the featured film in the “Salute to Veterans” Coronado Island Film Festival later that year.
CJ is recognized as a passionate patriot and is the Founder of Love Amazingly Productions, Operation Call-To-Service and Force-Con. Force-Con is the largest military convention of its kind honoring the legends of avi
Neighborhood: Coronado
Coronado Historical Association & Museum
1100 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA 92103
Contact Info
6194357242
info@coronadohistory.org
Date & Time
Jun 6, 2024
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Reception at 5:30 pm, followed by 6:00 pm lecture. Doors open at 5:20 pm.
Price
Member ($15.00 each) Non-Member ($20.00 each)
