PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) — History buffs, local officials and a sociology professor recently dedicated a historical marker in Oregon recognizing a segregated Army battalion comprised
The state of Oregon is dedicating its newest historical marker this afternoon (Friday) at 4:30 p.m. It honors the U.S. Army’s 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion,
It wasn’t the typical ribbon cutting ceremony. Instead of standing in front of some building, Heyward Matthews, a professor of oceanography at St. Petersburg College,
“I just wanted something that was going to be permanent and also wanted something that was going to honor our veterans in a unique and
When she arrived at the wall Saturday, it took Shirleen Helfrick a minute to find her uncle’s name. It was etched in the Oregon Memorial
The family of a Gresham man who gave his life in service to his country gathered Tuesday morning, July 30, to unveil a sign honoring
The memorial, known as the “Circle of Heroes” and touted as the first of its kind by its creators, will feature 24 concrete statues of
BEND, Ore. – The Deschutes Pioneer Association and the Deschutes County Historical Society invite the public to view the Oregon Vietnam Veterans …
COOS COUNTY, Ore. – The National Veteran Organization, Tribute to the Troops, makes its way to the south coast for the weekend. Over 100 motorcycles
CANYONVILLE—When Vietnam veteran Lonnie Shields of Winston surveyed the Oregon Memorial Traveling Wall outside Seven Feathers Casino …
July 1, 2019 Update: Veneer brick was added to the Veterans Memorial Wall and flagpole the week of June 24. The delivery of the four
A highway sign to memorialize the sacrifice of Pfc. Ryan J. Hill was unveiled on June 22.
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