Local Memorial Day events honor those who gave it all
Clatsop Post 12 of the American Legion is marking Memorial Day with a number of events over the holiday weekend. On Saturday, Legion members will
May 25, 2017
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dependents
Taking Care of the Families of Fallen Servicemembers
Each Memorial Day, the United States remembers military servicemembers who lost their lives in service to the nation. It is also important to remember the
May 25, 2017
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How Memorial Day Went From Somber Occasion to Summer Celebration
For as long as Memorial Day in the United States has been the widely acknowledged unofficial start of the summer season, Americans have been complaining
May 25, 2017
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Volunteers honor vets, pioneers buried in Clackamas
A team of researchers has spent the past year poring through records, documenting burials and mapping one of the oldest cemeteries in Clackamas County. Clackamas
May 25, 2017
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‘Tribute to Veterans’ is exactly as it sounds
This musical USO-style show will be a tribute to veterans, heralding back to the atmosphere of the 1940s USO clubs with songs by the Andrews
May 24, 2017
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Fun events planned for Fort Stevens Memorial Day weekend
FORT STEVENS — Fort Stevens State Park has a full Memorial Day weekend of events, taking place 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 27,
May 24, 2017
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PTSD
The Arts: Longview native stars in faith-based “We Are Stronger” – Angela Sweet discusses feature film about PTSD and the military
As the nation pauses on Memorial Day to honor military personnel who died in service, the somber holiday presents an additional opportunity to reflect on
May 24, 2017
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“They Were Us”
It’s easy to overlook the fact that U.S. troops continue to fight (and die) in both Afghanistan and Iraq. Especially right now, with national headlines
May 24, 2017
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Memorial Day
Florence – American Legion Post 59 of Florence will host a public Memorial Day veterans’ remembrance ceremony to lay wreaths on the Siuslaw River, Monday,
May 24, 2017
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employment
Ready to serve: Businesses find vets are dedicated, capable
Clinton Smith hires veterans because he knows military service has helped them become dedicated and hard-working staffers. “When you say, ‘I need you to do
May 24, 2017
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Memorial Day: What’s open and closed?
Memorial Day isn’t just the start of summer beach season, but a day honoring American soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Across
May 24, 2017
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Honoring pioneers and volunteers
For a small town, residents of St. Paul have played an oversized role in the settlement of Oregon, a supposition backed up by the countless
May 24, 2017
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