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Chapter 442 resource table today staffed by Patriot John R. Moore and Patriot Bob Slocum.
John
MOPH resources table today at Harley-Davidson dealership’s Veterans Day celebration
Roadrunner Elementary School Marana, AZ held a wonderful Veterans Day program this AM to honor veterans. Patriot Dyer and Patriot Moore attended the school program and then spoke in Ms. Gingrich's 5th grade class.
Ft. Lowell Chapter 442 provided a Purple Heart for the urn of Glen N.Wormwood Pvt. USMC (WIA July19, 1919) at today's Missing In America Project burial at the AZ State Veterans Cemetery Marana. Patriot Slocum and Patriot Gilbert escorted the cremains.
John
Last night the Tucson community gave Honor Flight 28 a great welcome back from their trip to D.C. The 23 heroes from WWII, Korean, & Vietnam Wars really appreciated it. A special thanks to Empower Coalition that sponsored this flight. Get involved the next flight is Oct 26.
Purple Heart Stamp has been redesigned by the USPS. https://connectingvets.radio.com/articles/usps-dedicates-purple-heart-medal-forever-stamp
USPS dedicates Purple Heart Medal Forever Stamp
Starting Oct. 4, the Purple Heart Medal Forever Stamp will be available nationwide.
connectingvets.radio.com
Walter Ram, chapter 442 member, was interviewed at yesterday's POW/MIA ceremony. https://kvoa.com/news/2019/09/22/ceremony-held-at-funeraria-del-angel-honors-pow-mia/
Ceremony held at Funeraria del Angel honors POW/MIA
A memorial service held on Sunday at the Funeraria del Angel South Lawn Cemetery honored prisoners of war and those missing in action.
kvoa.com