Oxi Day Banquet Sold Out

Seats Still Available for WWII Memorial and Jewish Community Events

–no charge for participation due to generosity of sponsors–

Don’t miss out on events next week in Washington, DC that attendees last year called “first class“, “perfect in every detail” and “moving in so many regards.”

Join us on October 24 and 25 in Washington, DC for the Second Annual Washington Oxi Day Celebration as we:

1. Remind the world of the day Greece refused to surrender, inflicting a fatal wound that brought down Hitler’s Axis Forces in WWII; and
2. Recognize modern day heroes who exemplify the David vs. Goliath Oxi Day Spirit by courageously fighting for freedom and democracy around the world.

Events that are free and open to those who register (by sending an email to RSVP@oxidayfoundation.org) are:

Presentation of the Greatest Generation Awards at the National WWII Memorial

Wednesday, October 24, 2:30 pm

National World War II Memorial [17th Street, NW between Constitution and Independence Avenues]

A very moving ceremony that commemorates Greece’s contributions to the Allied victory in WWII and honors three World War II veterans: an American, a Greek and a Greek-American

Featuring:

• His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America
• Assistant Secretary of Defense Zachary Lemnios (a Greek-American)
• WWII Veteran and former Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Hon. Benjamin Gilman
• Antonios Markos Kounalakis, a member of the WWII Cretan Resistance Freedom Fighters and host of the first meeting for the formation of the National Resistance of Greece.
• WWII Greek-American Veteran, Silver Star and Purple Heart holder, Brigadier General Mike P. Cokinos

Click here to view photos from last year’s event.

Click here to view a video compilation of last year’s event.

 

Presentation of Metropolitan Chrysostomos Award to Elie Wiesel

— Co-Hosted by the American Jewish Committee —

Thursday, October 25, 10:00 am

Historic Synagogue at 6th and I Streets, NW

Join members of the Jewish community at this event highlighting the extraordinary courage shown by Greeks to protect the Jewish community in Greece and honoring Elie Wiesel for his lifelong contribution to fighting anti-Semitism, discrimination and intolerance.

Featuring:

• Professor Elie Wiesel (via video)
• His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America
• Jason Isaacson, Director of Government and International Affairs, American Jewish Committee

Click here to view photos from last year’s event.

Click here to view a video compilation of last year’s event.

 

The sold-out black tie banquet on the evening of October 25 will honor modern day heroes of freedom and democracy:

Honorees:

• Chen Guangcheng (Chinese human rights activist)
  • Introduced by President of the National Endowment for Democracy Carl Gershman
• Dr. Fouzia Saeed(Pakistani women’s rights activist)
  • Introduced by US Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Melanne Verveer

Keynote Speaker:

• John Negroponte, first US Director of National Intelligence

Click here to view pictures of last year’s event.

Click her to view a video compilation of last year’s event.

 

What attendees said about last year’s celebration:

• “A wonderful event — very moving in so many regards…I was honored to be included” — Managing Director at one of the top US think tanks

• “A beautiful event and very moving” — Senior advisor to the US Secretary of State

• “Perfect in every detail…It will stay in our minds as one of our best evenings” — Former US Ambassador to Greece and his wife

• “A first class event…a job well done!” — Fox News Channel Chief Correspondent

Click here to read more reactions to last year’s celebration.