War Stories: Donald Lewis Van Cleve, Jr.
In our weekly War Stories series, we introduce you to the stories of Central Oregon war veterans, some who made it back from their war
May 29, 2019
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WWII veterans
Flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor Oregon veteran
SALEM, Ore. – The Governor of Oregon said flags will be lowered to half-staff after… Views: 23
May 29, 2019
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Colorful Memorial Day service honors fallen soldiers
A colorful and patriotic Memorial Day ceremony held at the Veterans National Cemetery Annex at the Roseburg VA Medical Center campus Monday Views: 36
May 29, 2019
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Vietnam veterans
Washington trip brings long-delayed healing for Vietnam vets
Jack McCreary, Bill McKechnie and Chuck Christensen had never met until only recently, when the three Sweet Home residents shared an experience that united them
May 29, 2019
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Post-9/11 veterans
Bend event honors veterans of Afghanistan, Iraq wars; “We are remembering — Not just a number” in its 12th year
Janet and Bruce Dart don’t know any service members who died in Afghanistan and Iraq. In many ways, the couple feels pretty disconnected from both
May 28, 2019
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American Legion in Junction City honors POW, MIA
JUNCTION CITY, Ore. — Veterans and their families gathered at Rest Lawn Cemetery in Junction City Monday to remember Prisoners of War and those Missing
May 28, 2019
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Cottage Grove community members remember fallen veterans
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – Dozens of community members gathered at a Memorial Day ceremony to honor fallen veterans from the area. Views: 42
May 28, 2019
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Groups honor departed veterans for Memorial Day
ONTARIO – Ceremonies in memory of departed veterans for Memorial Day were conducted throughout the Western Treasure Valley on Monday by the American Legion, Veterans
May 28, 2019
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healthcare
VA encourages Veterans to quit tobacco on ‘World No Tobacco Day’
In recognition of “World No Tobacco Day” on May 31, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will reaffirm its “Better Starts Today” campaign, calling
May 28, 2019
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Oregon National Guard Participates in Memorial Day Events Around the State
The Oregon National Guard participated in events across the state to help Americans honor our Nation’s Vietnam veterans and veterans from all eras this Memorial
May 28, 2019
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‘Freedom is not free’
Memorial Day, currently observed on the last Monday of May, is a day for remembering and honoring people who have died while serving in the
May 28, 2019
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mental health
Memorial Day: A day to also reflect on veterans who died by suicide
According to the 2016 report, the most recent data from Department of Veteran Affairs, the suicide rate among Oregon veterans was 39.4 per 100,000 … Views:
May 27, 2019
10:48 pm