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Veterans Day

Explaining patriotism to the grandkids

Oct 26, 2020 03:04PM ● By Steve Nelson

For 49 years I paid scant attention to Veterans Day, as neither my veteran status nor patriotic holidays held deep meaning to me. Or so I thought.

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Every day is Veterans Day. Parade not required.

Oct 26, 2020 11:43AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Even though both holidays will look a little different this year—no parades or big events—it’s important to tell our local veterans how much we appreciate their service and sacrifice.

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Veteran Resources 2020
Veterans Resources 2020

Oct 26, 2020 11:10AM ● By Beacon Senior News

Helpful resources and information in anticipation of this upcoming Veterans Day November 11.

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Wreaths Across America 2020
Sponsor Wreaths Across America

Oct 26, 2020 10:51AM ● By Beacon Senior News

The Wreaths Across America 2020 campaign seeks donations.

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Veteran Centenarians

Oct 28, 2019 02:48PM ● By Jan Weeks

Sharing history that never made the books One hundred years ago, the Treaty of Versailles ended World War I, Prohibition ended, the White So...

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Sponsor Wreaths Across America

Nov 08, 2018 05:06AM ● By BEACON Senior News

Wreaths Across America is looking for sponsors to help fund 2,300 Christmas wreaths to be put on the graves of fallen heroes at the Western ...

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How do you show gratitude?

Nov 06, 2018 05:36AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

I had the best apples of my life last month at Cedaredge Apple Fest. Who knew that this little town of just over 2,000 people could grow thi...

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Music that took us to war and back

Nov 06, 2018 04:46AM ● By Guest

Just before America entered World War II, a major change was already taking place in its popular music. The hard, jazzy feel of the late ’20...

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Love, honor, respect: a visit to Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery

Nov 06, 2018 04:20AM ● By Joyce Corley

Since I was a child, I’ve had many opportunities to visit military cemeteries and to understand the valor and sacrifices represented there. ...

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Veterans' resources

Nov 05, 2018 11:47PM ● By BEACON Senior News

Veterans organizations Local groups dedicated to supporting our active and retired military members.[WPSM_AC id=8367] Veterans Day events Ho...

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