Clear Lake All Veterans’ Memorial’s Platinum Anniversary May 31, 1999 - May 31, 2019 Part 1 of 5 (Double click picture for larger view.)“Town pays homage to those who served” were the words chosen to describe Clear Lake, Wisconsin’s effort to build its Veterans Memorial in a featured article of May 10th, 1998. The St Paul … Continue reading Commemorating the Memorial’s 20th Anniversary
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December 15, National Wreaths Across America Day
Did you know... About National Wreaths Across America? Wreaths Across America's mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 1,400 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad. Their goal: Remember our fallen U.S. Veterans. Honor those … Continue reading December 15, National Wreaths Across America Day
Give Thanks…
Next week many celebrate Thanksgiving Day. A day when many people reflect on the last year with a thankful heart, despite the circumstances they are facing. Did you know...Thanksgiving was first proclaimed by President George Washington in 1789. President Thomas Jefferson choose not to celebrate Thanksgiving. During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving … Continue reading Give Thanks…
