honor and remembrance
Last remaining WWII Medal of Honor recipient dies at 98
Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, has died at age 98. Views: 309
June 29, 2022
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honor and remembrance
How to Search Still Photographs for World War II Navy Personalities
Finding veterans who served in the US Navy during World War II just became digital. At the Still Picture Branch we have multiple indexes to
June 28, 2022
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Fallen Soldiers Memorial Flame ceremony in John Day
JOHN DAY – The 13th Annual Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Memorial Torch Motorcycle Ride begins on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Eugene. According to a release provided by
June 27, 2022
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Rotary banners to honor veterans, first responders
In 2018, Sweet Home volunteers installed 40 large banners to honor local veterans through the community’s Hero Banner Project. Views: 313
October 1, 2020
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Highway 26 officially dubbed POW-MIA Memorial Highway
Highway 26 has now been named the POW-MIA Memorial Highway. This designation was celebrated in cities across the state, including Boring, on National POW-MIA Recognition
September 24, 2020
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Senate approves bill to rename Bend VA clinic after Robert Maxwell
The U.S. Senate on Friday passed a bill to rename the Veterans Affairs clinic in Bend after Robert Maxwell. Maxwell, a Central Oregon war hero
September 18, 2020
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COVID-19
Chinook Winds plans modified Celebration of Honor
For the past 17 years, Chinook Winds Casino Resort, owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, has spearheaded the Annual Celebration of
September 18, 2020
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Create an online memorial for a loved one on the Veterans Legacy Memorial Website
In time for Memorial Day 2020, VA’s National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has enhanced capabilities on the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) website for family, friends, and visitors
May 19, 2020
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Thank Vietnam Vets by hosting event as commemorative partner
Organizations who want to thank Vietnam Veterans for their service can join the Vietnam War Commemoration Commemorative Partner Program. Many organizations host events around March
January 11, 2020
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