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01/07/2026 5:33 pm
Hi, folks! Kelly and I are packing to leave for Philadelphia. We'll be there through next Monday. In my role as state chaplain for Virginia, I'll be involved in several major events, including delivering the invocation and benediction at the public reading of the Declaration of Independence in Independence Square on July 2, the 250th anniversary of its first public reading. I am deeply honored and humbled to be asked. We'll also be in the 250 America parade, I'll be wearing a colonial regimental outfit for that one, and several commemorative events through the weekend, including an official grave marking for five of the original signers.
So, I will probably be off the grid for a few days. I hope everyone has a wonderful time on this historic Independence Day!
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
01/07/2026 6:33 pm
Congratulations, John ! You and Kelly have a wonderful time at the nation's 250th birthday celebrations. 
01/07/2026 7:22 pm
An honor indeed! Enjoy your time away.
John Bono
North Jersey
01/07/2026 7:25 pm
John and Kelly, have a great time at this historic occasion.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
01/07/2026 8:27 pm
John, wishing you and Kelly and all Forum Members a great 4th of July celebration 🇱🇷
Steve
01/07/2026 9:32 pm
John, praying for you and Kelly to have a safe and blessed trip. Enjoy buddy.💯🙏😊
02/07/2026 12:14 am
Congratulations John. That is quite an honor and well deserved. Sounds like you and Kelly will have a truly memorable time.
02/07/2026 1:05 am
Congratulations John; I am sure this important honor is very well deserved.
02/07/2026 5:46 am
CONGRATS John; what an honor. Whoever made that decision picked the right man for the job!! Enjoy yourselves and be Safe!
02/07/2026 8:13 am
The forum could not have a better person to represent us on this momentous occasion. Best to you and Kelly.
02/07/2026 9:54 am
@jkuvakas You do understand that by mentioning you will be wearing a 'colonial regimental outfit' photos of you dressed in this vintage couture will be required upon your return? I think it's in the rule book somewhere...
02/07/2026 10:31 am
Awesome John; have fun and stay safe! 😎 👍 😎
02/07/2026 5:03 pm
Congratulations John, a great honour. I look forward to more details on your return. The 250th is a significant occasion.
02/07/2026 6:52 pm
You must be very proud, and rightly so John. Wishing you all the best
Geoff
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