Memorial Day
Chief: Thanks to those who ‘honor our fallen’
Sweet Home Police Chief Jeff Lynn offered his thanks to those who keep the memories of U.S. heroes alive Monday at Gilliland Cemetery as part
May 26, 2020
10:06 am
Category: News
Memorial Day
Hundreds visit Eagle Point National Cemetery for Memorial Day
EAGLE POINT, Ore. — Coronavirus may have changed our world, but it won’t stop locals from honoring fallen veterans this Memorial Day. Memorial Day 2020
May 25, 2020
6:13 pm
Memorial Day
Fallen soldiers honored in Grants Pass ceremony
Normally Memorial Day is the end of the annual Boatnik festival. This year instead of boat races, concerts and a carnival, there was a 30
May 25, 2020
6:04 pm
Brief Memorial Day services held in Linn, Benton counties
Gold Star Mother Terri Thorpe, escorted by Randy Martinak and Dean Booth of the Linn County Veterans Memorial Association, placed a lone wreath Monday morning
May 25, 2020
3:00 pm
Memorial Day
Meaning of Memorial Day not lost despite scaled down ceremonies
Memorial Day ceremonies looked much different this year, whether they happened in far smaller gatherings than usual, or virtually. But the reason behind today’s holiday
May 25, 2020
2:48 pm
Memorial Day
Trump Praises Fallen Soldiers In Memorial Day Ceremonies
The president spoke at Fort McHenry in Baltimore, where American forces repelled the British during the War of 1812. Trump praised the soldiers now fighting
May 25, 2020
12:04 pm
Remembering the fallen in Gresham
Veterans safely gather for Gresham Memorial Day ceremonies across the community Views: 33
May 25, 2020
12:00 am
Memorial Day
Oregon State University Remembers
Over this Memorial Day weekend, I hope you will take the time to pause and think about those who gave the ultimate sacrifice while defending
May 23, 2020
10:06 am
COVID-19
VA is here for women Veterans during COVID-19 and beyond
In this time of physical distancing, VA knows it’s easy for women Veterans to feel isolated. Life plans and health can change in an instant.
May 22, 2020
5:00 am
COVID-19
National Surveillance Tool assesses readiness across VA’s health system
A new reporting tool allows VHA leadership to monitor its national COVID-19 case load, hospital staffing, bed and supply availability in real-time. Called the National
May 21, 2020
6:00 am
WWII veterans
Clackamas County marks 75th anniversary of WWII’s end
To mark the 75th anniversary of the close of World War II, public celebrations in Happy Valley, Gladstone and Oregon City were scheduled this spring
May 21, 2020
12:00 am
COVID-19
VA has security tools to help Veterans guard online privacy during COVID-19
During the coronavirus pandemic, Americans have turned to accessing critical health care and financial services online and on their mobile devices. VA’s Office of Information
May 20, 2020
5:00 am