Jerry Lujan The Korean War began 65 years ago in June 1950. The United Nations called it “A Police Action” but if you ask any soldier, marine, sailor or airman who fought in it they will tell you it was a war. Korean veterans, you are next up for Honor Flights. If you haven’t registered…
Tag: veterans
Generals, August 2015
Honor Flight
Jerry Lujan Honor Flight is a nationwide program that flies military veterans to see their memorials in Washington, D.C. Honor Flight recognizes these veterans for their sacrifices and achievements. Top priority has been given to World War II and terminally ill Veterans from all years but Honor Flight has expanded to include Korean War and…
Clubs & Classes, December 2014
Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge remembers veterans
Pat Cox The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks proclaimed the month of November as Elks Veterans Remembrance Month to pay tribute to veterans and active military in appreciation for their service to our country. On November 4, members of Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge No. 2815 personally presented 65 handmade lap blankets that were generously…
May 2014
Veterans Memorial plan details
Location: The monument will be located in the landscaped area to the east of the main entrance of the MountainView Clubhouse. Monument Area: The area for the monument is circular with an 18 foot diameter. There will be seat walls on each side. Monument Shape and Dimensions: The monument will be five sided, five feet…
May 2014
Award to SaddleBrooke Troop Support
George Bidwell On Sunday, March 23 SaddleBrooke Troop Support Chairman George Bidwell and wife Louise attended the post deployment event of the 860th Military Police Unit at the National Guard building on Valencia Road adjacent to the Pima Air Museum. There were approximately 65 soldiers in all. Of that total, eight were returning from their…
May 2014
Just a Soldier
Honor Flight Network is a way of paying a small tribute to those who gave so much a memorable, safe and rewarding – Tour of Honor. Just A Common Soldier (A Soldier Died Today) by A. Lawrence Vaincourt He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was falling fast, And he sat around the Legion,…