WWII veterans
Navy veteran John McGuigan marks 100th birthday
McGuigan is responsible for helping save the USS North Carolina during WW II after it was struck by a torpedo. Views: 42
December 11, 2018
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Category: PDX Metro
City gives veterans groups time to find a new home
Extension on deal allows Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, time to find a home Views: 76
December 11, 2018
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memorials
Siuslaw News | Brass plaque returned to Florence
Dec. 8, 2018 — Sometimes bad stories have unexpectedly good endings. That is certainly the case from the perspective of local veteran, Tony Cavarno. Views:
December 10, 2018
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burial
Deceased veterans receive their due
Every month Willamette National Cemetery presents a Military Memorial Service to ensure every veteran receives a funeral with full military honors. Views: 243
November 29, 2018
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WWII veterans
Remembering Pearl Harbor
The city of Seaside honored American World War II with a proclamation for “Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.” The proclamation comes with a freshening up of
November 27, 2018
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memorials
A ground-breaking salute to veterans
After years of coordination, planning and fundraising, the Lake Oswego Veterans and First Responders Memorial has officially broken ground. Views: 36
November 14, 2018
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emergency assistance
‘It’s just treating them like human beings,’: Portland nonprofit helping homeless veterans
A Southeast Portland nonprofit is helping local veterans—many without … started Fort Kennedy out of her garage, collecting supplies for homeless vets. … a few
November 9, 2018
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mental health
Veterans Services Expand Lines For Life
PORTLAND, Ore.— November 9th, 2018, state, community and national leaders will convene to celebrate the expansion of Lines for Life’s work with the Veterans Crisis
November 9, 2018
12:54 pm
memorials
Astoria’s Doughboy Monument nears completion
The city of Astoria had hoped to finish the restoration of Uniontown’s Doughboy Monument a year ago, long before Sunday’s 100th anniversary of the end
November 9, 2018
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Vietnam veterans
Tigard High Vietnam vets recall war, hope to gather fellow vets, families, together
They plan to locate, record memories of Vietnam veterans from Tigard High School with the ultimate goal of hosting a reunion Views: 27
November 8, 2018
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Korean veterans
Korean War vet hopes to build memorial for all who served
Joe Lipscomb hopes to see formal end to conflict in his lifetime but not sure that dream will be realized. Views: 465
November 8, 2018
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Program helps disabled veterans
Charter Spectrum’s Team Lend A Hand provided assistance for a Seaside homeowner on Oct. 26. The team provides minor repairs and essential accessibility upgrades that
November 5, 2018
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