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In lieu of Chapter 442's annual Memorial Day ceremony at Purple Heart Park the City of Tucson helped produced this video about Memorial Day at Purple Heart Park. Patriot Mike-Rosie Dyer & Patriot Frank Giroux are interviewed for the video. City parks are closed until June 8th due to COVID19 restrictions. https://youtu.be/pLj0ILq_7yY
A Time to Remember
Childhood friends Frank Giroux and Mike Dyer recall their time in Vietnam and share their passion for their new mission; helping veterans and remembering tho...
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Recent blog article on chapter 442 member, Walter Ram. Is in two parts so click on the part 2 link to read part 2. https://www.medalsofamerica.com/blog/walter-ram-part-1/
Medals of America - The Story of Walter Ram: WWII Vet & POW Part I
Walter Ram joined the Army to fight during WWII at 17 and went on to serve in Europe during WWII. Read his incredible story here.
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House Bill Would Direct 'Purple Heart Flag' to Be Flown on National Holidays
The flag would be modeled on the insignia of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
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Chapter 442 member, Walter Ram, will be one of the Grand Marshals for the 2020 Tucson Rodeo Parade. Walter is introduced at 19:52 count in the video. https://www.kold.com/2020/01/23/world-war-ii-veterans-serve-grand-marshals-tucson-rodeo-parade/
World War II veterans to serve as grand marshals for 2020 Tucson Rodeo Parade
The Tucson Rodeo Parade, the “world’s longest non-motorized parade," begins at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20.
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The Empower Coalition presented Chapter 442 with a check for $10,000.00 last night. Accepting the donation were Patriot Bob Asbell & Patriot Mike Dyer. Thank you to the Empower Coalition for their continued support of veterans.
