Days of Remembrance
A nationwide tradition was established on October 7, 1980 with the 96th Congress' passage of Public Law 96-388 which established the United States Holocaust Memorial Council. Annually in school and military communities, Days of Remembrance programs are created to recognize this historic event. In the Susquehanna Valley, veteran and inter-faith religious leaders sponsor this essay contest.
We are a registered non-profit corporation in Pennsylvania and a registered 501(c)(3).
Days of Remembrance is a member of the Association of Holocaust Organizations.
Military organizations, religious organizations, and businesses sponsor the essay contest. Our sponsors include:
Gold Sponsors:
Silver Sponsors:
Bronze Sponsors:
Gold sponsors donate over $1,000, silver sponsors donate over $500 and bronze sponsors donate over $250.
Our organization was founded by David Young, a retired teacher for the Department of Defense Dependent Schools. Our board includes military veterans and education professionals:
Board Members
Essay Evaluator Leaders
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Days of Remembrance is a registered non-profit corporation in Pennsylvania and a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit with the IRS.