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Updated 25 March 2025




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"No nation should put the burden of war on its military forces alone."
- General William C. Westmoreland, US Army, retired
[Following the Vietnam war]

"The future is unknowable, but the past should give us hope"
- Winston Churchill

"When the people find that they can vote themselves money that will herald the end of the republic."
- Benjamin Franklin

"All it takes for evil to prevail is for good men [to] look on and do nothing."
- John Stuart Mill, 1867

 

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In Military Veterans News...

 

White House, DOD deny that Hegseth leaked military secrets in chat app - MilitaryTimes - 25 Mar 25

USS Nimitz passes by Seattle during likely final deployment - KOMO News - 21 Mar 25

Trump announces 'decisive and powerful' airstrikes against Houthi terrorists in Yemen - FoxNews - 15 Mar 25

Putin says he supports US proposal for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine - MilitaryTimes - 13 Mar 25

Safety board calls to end helo flights on route of fatal DC crash - MilitaryTimes - 11 Mar 25

South Korean fighter jets accidentally drop bombs during training exercise, injuring multiple people - FoxNews - 6 Mar 25

Shock, anger felt among local VA staffers fired by Trump orders - Seattle Times - 6 Mar 25

2025 March Veteran Voices - WA Dept of Veterans Affairs - 4 Mar 25

Opinion: VICTOR DAVIS HANSON: 10 bad takeaways from the Zelenskyy blow-up - 2 Mar 25

Trump fires Joint Chiefs chairman, Navy head in DOD leadership purge - MilitaryTimes - 22 Feb 25

Unacceptable: Army redirecting millions collected from soldier BAS pay meant for food services elsewhere - FoxNews - 15 Feb 25

Navy jet crashes off San Diego coast - 2 crew members rescued - MilitaryTimes - 12 Feb 25

WDVA Veteran Voices February 2025 - WA Dept of Veterans Affairs - 11 Feb 25

Upcoming Local Event: Warrior Nurse: PTSD and Healing - Book Launch Event March 14th - Sarah Blum

Decorated pilot Harry Stewart, Jr., one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, dies at 100 - Seattle Times - 5 Feb 25

Soldiers inside Black Hawk helicopter involved in DC midair collision identified - FoxNews - 1 Feb 25

Here Are All the Units Now Deployed to the Border for Trump's Immigration Crackdown - Military.com - 27 Jan 25

Hegseth confirmed as next defense secretary by narrow Senate vote - MilitaryTimes - 25 Jan 25

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, who was the first Black woman in Army Nurse Corps, has died - Seattle Times - 22 Jan 25

Jury finds CNN committed defamation against Navy veteran, settlement reached on punitive damages - FoxNews - 17 Jan 25

Israel-Hamas cease-fire, hostage release deal reached - FoxNews - 15 Jan 25

Early Momentum: Army Hits 30,000 Recruits, Half its Goal for the Year - Military.com - 10 Jan 25

2025 Jan Veteran Voices - WA Dept of Veterans Affairs - 6 Jan 25

Tragic PTSD Death: Green Beret identified as driver in Cybertruck blast at Trump Hotel - MilitaryTimes - 2 Jan 25

Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States, dead at 100 - FoxNews - 29 Dec 24

Oldest living survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor dies at 105 - MilitaryTimes - 27 Dec 24

Second US Navy fighter jet narrowly avoided being shot down in 'friendly fire' incident - FoxNews - 24 Dec 24

US military conducts successful airstrikes on Houthi rebel forces in Yemen - FoxNews - 21 Dec 24

US strikes dozens of ISIS camps and operatives in Syria amid Assad's downfall - FoxNews - 9 Dec 24

2024 Dec Veteran Voices - WA Dept of Veterans Affairs - 5 Dec 24

Local groups rally to support JBLM military families with food and childcare assistance - KOMO News - 29 Nov 24

Biden announces cease-fire plan between Israel and Hezbollah ending 14 months of fighting - FoxNews - 26 Nov 24

US to send Ukraine $275M in new weapons to bolster Kyiv before Trump - MilitaryTimes - 19 Nov 24

Pentagon fails 7th audit in a row, unable to fully account for $824B budget - FoxNews - 17 Nov 24

Biden authorizes Ukraine to use US long-range missiles to strike inside Russia - FoxNews - 17 Nov 24

Trump's defense choice, a Fox News host, stuns the Pentagon - MilitaryTimes - 13 Nov 24

FEMA official removed from role for directing hurricane relief away from Trump supporters' homes - FoxNews - 9 Nov 24

2024 Nov Veteran Voices - WA Dept of Veterans Affairs - 7 Nov 24

Navy jet aviator, killed in Growler crash, honored in Oak Harbor - Seattle Times - 4 Nov 24

Remains of Whidbey Island aviators killed in jet crash to return to WA - Seattle Times - 2 Nov 24

US sending bombers, more warships to Middle East - MilitaryTimes - 2 Nov 24

Navy pilot who was second-longest held US prisoner of war in line to receive Congressional Gold Medal - Stars & Stripes - 25 Oct 24

Israel launches military strikes against Iran - MilitaryTimes - 26 Oct 24

Navy IDs two aviators who died in EA-18G Growler crash last week - MilitaryTimes - 21 Oct 24

Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel Sr. passes away at 107 - NavajoTimes - 19 Oct 24

What we know about the Navy Growler crash near Mount Rainier - Seattle Times - 17 Oct 24

On Sunday, 20 Oct 24, it was reported that both pilots were killed in the crash but their identities were not released until the next of kin were notified

Good Deeds: Volunteers bring solar power to Hurricane Helene's disaster zone - Seattle Times - 12 Oct 24

VA funding towards migrants? Vance points out the 'biggest difference' between leadership of Trump, Harris during campaign stop - FoxNews - 12 Oct 24

"...Meanwhile, the VA gives special treatment to illegal immigrants by processing and paying their ICE medical claims and to special interests over veterans, such as what is happening at the West L.A. campus where VA has turned its back on homeless veterans while giving illegal leases to UCLA, Brentwood School and an oil company,' continued Selnick..."

Flying the Freedom Birds: Flights Home - A Troop, 3/17th Air Cav - 30 Jun 23

Additional Military Veterans News Resources:

Military.com

DoD

Stars & Stripes

 

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HOT BLOG TOPICS

Opinion: Where is the White House & Congress on Border Security? - Northwest Veterans Newsletter - 15 Dec 22

Sad State of Affairs commentary by Roger Young - 19 Jul 12

2nd Amendment In Danger by Roger Young - 9 Jan 13

PC Nonsense a Threat to Us All by Roger Young - 23 Apr 13

Military Vet Returning Home? Here's Help With the Transition - 17 May 13

Op-Ed August 2013 by Roger Young - 7 Aug 13

Opinion: The Benghazi Nightmare Revealed by Roger Young - 19 Sep 13

Vietnam POW 40th Reunion News Coverage - Posted 4 Oct 13

Vietnam Bronze Map Dedication at the Boeing Flight Museum on 10 Nov 13
Includes video and PDF of the dedication program

Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Auburn, WA - 2013
by Roger & Pam Young - 11 Nov 13

20th Anniversary of Vietnam Women's Memorial
by Pam Young - 12 Nov 13

Commentary on The Vietnam War by Ken Burns & Lynn Novick - Posted 5 Oct 17

Tribute to DStormMom Jackie Olsen - 1 Sep 18

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park Event at The Museum of Flight - 26 May 19

The Flags We Fly Tell A Story - 12 Jul 20

U.S. 'Withdrawal' From Afghanistan - 3 Sep 21

 

Honoring Medal of Honor Recipient Emil Fredreksen - Video produced by Pam Young - 28 March 16
[Best watched in full screen on HD]

 

 

 

 

 

Support the troops

"The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war,
no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive
the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation."
- George Washington

 

[Links were active as of January 21, 2023]
Most Defense Links have been removed because of government deletion!

 

DoD Sites:

U.S. Central Command - Official CENTCOM site

Defense News - News from the DoD

November 2018: Providing For The Common Defense - The Assessment and Recommendations of the National Defense Strategy Commission

Informative Sites For Veterans:

From Deployment to Employment: A Veteran's Guide to Working from Home By Patrick Young - 1 Sep 24

A Veteran's Guide to Securing a Home by Patrick Young - 13 Sep 23

Simple, Significant Ways You Can Help Active and Former Military Members in Your Community by Patrick Young - 20 Jul 22

ADDITIONAL VETERAN RESOURCES! - Posted 1 Nov 19

American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial - Posted 31 Jan 07

Army Historical Foundation - U.S. Army Museum

Best VA Loans Based on In-Depth Reviews - ConsumerAdvocate.org - Posted 16 May 19

Coalition to Salute America's Heroes - "The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes was created to provide a way for individuals, corporations and others to help our severely wounded and disabled Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans and their families rebuild their lives."

Foster parents needed! Dogs On Deployment - We believe in providing vital assistance to military pet owners while they serve our country with honor, courage and commitment. - Posted 14 Feb 22

Donut Dollies, The - The untold story of the American women who volunteered to go to Vietnam on an impossible mission: help the troops forget about the war.

Podcast series: Echoes of the Vietnam War - VVMF - Posted 5 Mar 22

Edmonds Community College Veterans Resource Center - Helping Veterans Transition from Military to Civilian Life

Fallen Patriot Fund - Helping families and those seriously wounded and discharged from the military.

Final Salute, Inc. - For Women vets by Women vets. Provides support for women veterans who are homeless or facing homelessness.

Fisher House -- Helping Military Families - OUTSTANDING program! These homes enable family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful time -- during the hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease, or injury.

The Independence Fund - Helping to give mobility to our wounded heroes.

MoneyGeek Veteran Resources:

Housing Benefits for Veterans

Scholarship & Financial Aid Guide

Career Guide for Veterans

Tribute & support for the current 3-17th Cav

Tunnel To Towers Foundation

VA Programs to assist the survivors of military personnel who die on active duty - 17 Aug 04

Veterans Benefits For Financial Security and Retirement - Birch Gold Group - Posted 14 Jan 22

Veteran Housing Assistance Guide - ApartmentGuide - Posted 21 Oct 19

Apartments For Rent In Seattle - ApartmentGuide

College/Career Links:

Financial Advice for Young Veterans Entering Civilian Life by Patrick Young - 22 Feb 23

Veterans' Guide to Vocational and Apprenticeship Programs - Posted 13 Dec 22

Developing a Plan to Achieve Your Career Goals by Patrick Young - 11 Dec 22

5 Tips for Veterans Interested in Starting a Small Business by Patrick Young - 15 Aug 22

Four Recommendations for Running Your Small Business Efficiently as a Veteran by Patrick Young - Posted 22 Jun 22

Heading Back To College As A Veteran by Patrick Young - 28 Apr 22

How to start a small business - A Veteran's SMB Guide with tools and financial resources - Posted 23 Nov 21

Military-to-Civilian Resume Examples - ResumeBuilder.com - Posted 26 Sep 21

Advancing Your Career: Online Applications, Technology for Workers with Disabilities by Patrick Young - Posted 25 May 21

College Resources for Veterans and Their Families - Overcoming the Challenges of Higher Education and Career Training - Posted 15 Nov 18

From Military To Public Service - Education & Career Resources for Veterans Transitioning to Criminal Justice - Posted 5 Feb 19

BestColleges.com - Higher Education Resources for ROTC Students and U.S. Servicemembers - Posted 26 Sep 14

Scholarship & Financial Aid Guide

Career Guide for Veterans

Military Resources: Higher Education for Veterans - Accredited Schools Online - Posted 2 Jun 15

Local: Veterans Archway Project - UW-Bothell - Posted 22 Oct 12

Other USG Reports:

Report On The Investigation Into Russian Interference In The 2016 Presidential Election - DOJ - Released 18 Apr 19

PDF file: Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Government Has Not Met Most Legislative, Security, and Economic Benchmarks - GAO - 4 Sep 07

9-11 Commission Report - Released 22 July 2004

Health News:

Supporting A Veteran Recovering From Addiction - Bedrock Recovery Center - Posted 19 Jul 24

Pattern of Brain Damage Is Pervasive in Navy SEALs Who Died by Suicide - Seattle Times - 30 Jun 24

FREE MEDICAL ALERT SYSTEMS FOR VETERANS - assistedliving.org - Posted 2 Mar 24

Traumatic Memories Associated with PTSD 'Live' in a Different Part of the Brain than Other Recollections, Study Finds - Military.com - 30 Nov 23

Veterans Benefits and Assisted Living: An Overview - Seniorhomes.com - Posted 29 Nov 23

Paying For Senior Care - Assisted Living in Seattle - Posted 17 Jul 23

VA Insurance Coverage For Veterans Addiction Treatment - Addiction Resource - Posted 12 Apr 23

Emergency Housing Guide - Caring.com - Posted 11 Jan 23

Autism And Addiction: Understanding The Link - Detoxrehabs.net - Posted 29 Aug 22

Memory Care Resouces For Veterans - Memorycare.com - Posted 19 Aug 22

Advice on How to Help Loosen the Grip of PTSD on Your Life by Patrick Young - 12 Jul 22

Washington Free Rehab Centers - FreeRehabCenters.net - Posted 28 Jun 22

Medicare Plans Resource For Veterans - Medicareplans.com - Posted 20 May 22

What is Home Care and How Much Does it Cost - PayingForSeniorCare.com - Posted 20 May 22

As plant-keeping booms during pandemic, 88% of Americans say the hobby has improved their mental health - Trees.com - Posted 10 Mar 22

PDF File: National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide 2018-2028 - VA - Posted 20 Feb 22

VA to start processing disability claims for certain conditions related to particulate matter - VA - 2 Aug 21

VA to start processing Vietnam vets' claims for conditions newly linked to Agent Orange poisoning - MilitaryTimes - 27 May 21

2018 Agent Orange Newsletter - VA - Posted 18 Dec 18

Assisted Living Research Institute - ASSISTED LIVING BENEFITS FOR VETERANS - Posted 26 Nov 18

MEMORY CARE RESOURCES FOR VETERANS - MemoryCare.com - Posted 26 Nov 19

Treatment for military veterans: The Recovery Village - Personalized Addiction Treatment - Posted 20 Oct 17

VETERANS & SMOKING: ENDING THE WAR ON VETERANS' HEALTH - Posted 11 May 15

SUBSTANCE ABUSE REHAB FOR VETERANS - Help.org - Posted 19 Sep 19

Veterans Substance Abuse And Mental Health Resources - Posted 3 Oct 19

List Of The 11 Best Inpatient Rehab Centers For Veterans - AddictionResource.net - Posted 10 Nov 20

Attention Gulf War Vets and those who served in the Operation Iraqi Freedom: The Secret Casualties of Iraq's Abandoned Chemical Weapons - New York Times - 14 Oct 14

PDF file: Gulf War Veterans' Illness Task Force Report - March 2012 - VA - Posted 29 Mar 12

More on Suicide and PTSD by Tom Berger - V.V.A. - Jan/Feb 2010

PDF file: Agent Orange Dioxin Report - Courtesy of Vietnam Veterans of America - March/April 2009 - Posted 7 Apr 09

An Overview of Hepatitis - VeryWell.com - Posted 20 Sep 17

Mesothelioma Prognosis - Posted 30 Jan 19

Mesothelioma Center - Vital Services For Cancer Patients & Families Posted 3 Mar 09

"...Veterans are allowed to apply for Veteran Affairs (VA) benefits for asbestos-related diseases, and the resources at Asbestos.com can assist veterans in applying for benefits..."

Trauma of war hits troops years later - NewScientist.com news service - 25 Aug 05

VA Support & Benefits, DD 214s:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)

eVetRecs: Request Copies of Military Personnel Records

POW/MIA Sites:

50 years later, peace treaty that was supposed to end Vietnam War still haunts my family by Heather Atherton - Posted 15 Feb 23

Fifty Years On: Remembering the 1973 Paris Peace Accords by By Lt Col Terrence G. Popravak, Jr. Lt Col, USAF (Retired) - Posted 15 Feb 23

Highly Recommended: POW David L. Hrdlicka - POW Captured Alive, Where Is He? by Carol Hrdlicka - Posted 8 Feb 23

 

 

(DPMO) Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office - Official USG site, databases, etc.

National Alliance of Families

National Leaque of POW/MIA Families

DoD Doctrine on Recovering Captured Military Personnel:

See "Personnel Recovery," Joint Publication 3-50, January 5, 2007 (283 pages, 2.5 MB PDF): http://www.fas.org/irp/doddir/dod/jp3_50.pdf

Operation Homecoming:

Hanoi Taxi - Posted 16 Jan 08

"The Hanoi Taxi (tail #66-0177) was retired from active service in May 2006. She was the last of the 285 C-141s built by Lockheed to leave active service. She flew 100 POWs out of Hanoi on 12 February 1973, some of them tasting freedom for the first time in six years. Each POW put their shot-down date on the face of the oxygen panel during their flight to Clark AB in the Philippines. For her retirement ceremony, the POWs she brought home were brought back for the ceremony and one last flight by this gracious lady. Most of them are old men now but their enthusiasm, emotions, and excitement were evident during this flight and retirement ceremony. She was then flown to Dayton, OH where she will spend her final days in the Air Force Museum..."

 

Vietnam POW Homecoming 1973

Montagnard Sites: Keeping track of Human Rights abuses in Vietnam

Montagnard Human Rights Organization

 

 

 

Silver Spur 2000 Mini-Reunion on Veterans Day in D.C. at the Wall

 

 

Vietnam Memorial & Changing of the Guard
by Roger & Pam Young

 

3/17th Air Cav from Vietnam to Iraq & Afghanistan

A personal tribute to all Troopers who have served with the 3/17th Air Cavalry from Vietnam to the present... by Roger "Bear" Young.

 

Salute to the Women Who Served During Vietnam

Produced by my wife, Pam, honoring the women, both military and civilian who served during the Vietnam war. Pam served in the Navy from 1970-1974 and was assigned to CINCPAC Joint Command and worked on Operation Homecoming for our POWs.

Here's some more background by Pam on the civilian women who were killed during Vietnam:

http://northwestvets.com/op-baby.htm

And more on the nurses who perished:

http://northwestvets.com/nurses2.htm

http://northwestvets.com/lane.htm

The Women's Memorial Dedication - 1993: Looking Back and Remembering by Pam Young

Recommended read: Healing Wounds: A Vietnam War Combat Nurse's 10-Year Fight to Win Women a Place of Honor in Washington, D.C. by Diane Carlson Evans, Bob Welch

Both Pam and I read Diane's book over the Memorial Day Weekend, an excellent read regarding her struggle both in Vietnam and upon her return to the World, and her dedication to have a Vietnam Women's Memorial placed near the Wall to honor all the women involved in our war!

Thank you, Diane, for writing your book; for sharing yourself with us; for your courage and commitment; and your perseverance and devotion throughout your journey. Welcome Home, Dear Sister Veteran. - Roger & Pam Young, Northwest Veterans Newsletter - 30 May 22

 

Once I Was A Soldier...

Song "Once I Was" by Tim Buckley, photos courtesy of Troopers who served with the Silver Spurs in Vietnam, 1967-1972. The Silver Spurs received two Valorous Unit Awards during their time in hell... one for the defense of Long Binh during the 1968 Tet Offensive, the second for our involvement in the 1970 Cambodia Incursion. In memory of those Spur who made the ultimate sacrifice serving our nation with honor...

 

God's Own Lunatics by Joe Galloway

God's Own Lunatics by Joe Galloway which I put to pictures by the Silver Spurs, A Troop, 3/17th Air Cavalry, Vietnam '67-'72.

We had the honor of having Joe Galloway as our keynote speaker for our 2008 Silver Spur reunion. He will return to be our speaker once again in April 2010. Joe is a true friend of all military veterans and those who serve our beloved nation today...

If additional Spurs find us via this video, please join us at our website.

Roger "Bear" Young
Spur scout platoon crew chief, '69-'70

 

Brothers In Arms


by Dire Straits

 

MEDEVAC Tribute

 

 

 

Newsletter Special Features & Articles

Bellevue Traveling Vietnam Wall July 1st - 4th, 2011 Video

 

Cambodian Incursions - Toan Thang "Total Victory" Operations and U.S. POWs by Roger Young, 1998-2004

The Acacia Memorial Park Traveling Vietnam Wall 2009 - Shoreline, WA.

After-action Report Updated 19 Aug 09


Pam and nurse, Deborah S., placed a rose for 1Lt. Sharon Lane
© The Northwest Veterans Newsletter

Nurses Killed In Vietnam

Remembering 1Lt. Sharon Lane - KIA in Vietnam, 8 Jun 1969

Operation Babylift - Operation Babylift was an on-going effort to evacuate children from the orphanages before the fall of Saigon

The Vietnam Wall Experience 2001 - Bellevue, WA. - July 2001

Vietnam Women's Memorial Tribute by Pam Young dedicated to the Womens Memorial in D.C.

Recommended read: Healing Wounds: A Vietnam War Combat Nurse's 10-Year Fight to Win Women a Place of Honor in Washington, D.C. by Diane Carlson Evans, Bob Welch

Both Pam and I read Diane's book over the Memorial Day Weekend, an excellent read regarding her struggle both in Vietnam and upon her return to the World, and her dedication to have a Vietnam Women's Memorial placed near the Wall to honor all the women involved in our war!

Thank you, Diane, for writing your book; for sharing yourself with us; for your courage and commitment; and your perseverance and devotion throughout your journey. Welcome Home, Dear Sister Veteran. - Roger & Pam Young, Northwest Veterans Newsletter - 30 May 22

My Own 1993 Journey to D.C. by Pam Young -- USN 1970- 1974

Vietnam Woman Veteran Receives Soldier's Medal by Noonie Fortin - © 2001 [Posted with expressed permission]

A Salute to Martha Raye 1916 - 1994

Granite Falls Veterans Day Parade 1997 by Roger & Pam Young

Some Important Dates in the History of Military Women - Compiled by Pam in 1997

To Scotty, With Love by Joyce Daugirda, Vietnam-Era & Desert Storm U.S. Army

In Remembrance of Carrie Dixon by Roger & Pam Young

My Personal Journey to The Wall - 1998 by Roger Young

Honoring Silver Spur Chu Hoi Scout Dinh - June 2018 by Roger Young

 

 

 

 

Newsletter Special Awards

Plaque presented to Pam in 2006 from A Troop, 3/17th Air Cav
Presented to Pam in 2006 from A Troop, 3/17th Air Cav "Silver Spurs"
at their 2006 Spur reunion in Dothan [Ft. Rucker], Alabama

 

Washington State Dept. of Veterans Affairs Award
Outstanding Veteran Volunteer, 2001
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
Roger & Pam Young
Outstanding Veteran Volunteer 2001
"You are commended for your
selfless service to veterans
and family members"

 

Glen A. Williams "Bronze Boonie" Memorial Award
Glen A. Williams Bronze Boonie Memorial Award
The Glen Williams Award for 2000 is presented to
Roger "Bear" Young and Pam Young
For many years Pam and Bear have unselfishly given of their
time and personal finances to publish their newsletter as a
service to the Veteran community. The Northwest Veterans Newsletter
has entertained, educated and edified veterans
and their families and strongly supported veterans causes.

Personal commitment, dedication, and sacrifice are virtues
embodied in the American Veteran. Pam and Bear Young
certainly reflect those virtues. We honor you, congratulations.

M.R. Rogers - Trustee - 15 June 2000

 

 

The West Wing at Sunset Hills
The West wing of the Wall at Sunset Hills
Vietnam Wall Experience 2001

 

To all of you that never had your parade,
Never felt your service time in hell was appreciated,
Who suffer health problems today,

WELCOME HOME!

From Auburn Parade to all veterans, 9 Nov 02
Unknown family honors veterans at Auburn, WA. Veterans Day Parade
9 Nov 02

 

Moving Wall
Washington Memorial Cemetery

Dear Uncle...
Note reads:

"Uncle:

"I was only a boy when you left us and I really didn't know you, but now that I am a man, I promise to teach my boys of you and to honor your sacrifice. You are missed.

"Your nephew"

 

Washington State Wall
Washington State Vietnam Veterans Memorial

 

Washington State Korean War Memorial
Washington State Korean War Memorial

Northwest Veterans Newsletter Photos

 

 

 

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