The Directors and Officers of AVILC invite you and your friends and family to the annual Mickey Marcus Memorial Service on Sunday, May 2nd, 2027 at 10:00 AM at the Jewish Chapel of the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Planned Program
10:00 AM — Coffee hour in the Jewish Chapel Social Hall
11:00 AM — Memorial Service in the USMA Jewish Chapel Sanctuary
12:15 PM — USMA Military Cemetery. Honoring Col. David “Mickey” Marcus among the 41 North American MACHAL volunteers who fell in Israel’s War of Independence (1948–49).
Mourners Kaddish and wreath-laying ceremony at the graveside.
Firing Salute and Taps by the USMA Honor Guard.
Can’t make it in person? Join us via live stream on the AVILC Facebook page. Like the page and wait for the notification around 11:00 AM.
Register for the 2027 Mickey Marcus Memorial
To attend the Mickey Marcus Memorial Service at the United States Military Academy at West Point, please register below. Because West Point is an active military installation with security regulations, AVILC arranges visitor access in advance for memorial attendees, so completing this form lets us obtain your pass ahead of time. Please register each member of your party. A current driver’s license or other government-issued photo ID that is REAL ID compliant, or a passport, is required for entry.
On the day of the memorial, pick up your pre-arranged pass at the Visitor Control Center, 2017 New South Post Rd, a short distance from the Academy entrance gate.