via US Department of Veterans Affairs: Memorial Day History Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with… Read More
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Why did it take three months for a Phoenix veteran to be buried? – VIDEO
The ‘Let Joe Know’ segment on ABC15 in Arizona is always informative and entertaining. This time Joe visited a funeral home that kept a Veteran’s body on ice for 3 months, only burying him after being called out by ABC15. This was both very sad and so disrespectful. ~Bill posted by Joe Ducey,… Read More
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In honor of Sgt. Brandon Mendoza during National Police Week
Mesa, Arizona Police Officer Sargent Brandon Mendoza was killed by a wrong-way driver just about a year ago. We have heard far too many of these stories in recent months. ~Bill FOX 10 News | fox10phoenix.com MESA, Ariz. – Tuesday marks one year since a Mesa Police officer was killed in a wrong-way crash. Sergeant… Read More
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Gilbert AZ plans Viet Nam Memorial
From AZ Central / The Arizona Republic Operation Welcome Home AZ, a veterans organization, unveiled plans for a future Vietnam War Memorial in Gilbert on Saturday. The memorial plans were presented to a room full of city and state officials, veterans and their families. Celebrated veteran Sgt. 1st Class Cory Remsburg was present, as well… Read More
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Mesa Fast 15 – Monday
Mesa, Arizona’s 15 newest listings for Monday, April 20, 2015
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Valley business owner starts a service project for Veterans that he’s hoping will go nationwide.
Wouldn’t it be awesome if businesses in every sector picked up on Brandon Wells’ Let’s Roll project and offered their services free of charge or at a substantial discount to Veterans? ~Bill by Chelsey Davis Posted by Steve Stout on CBS5-AZ Phoenix automotive shop offers free oil change to Valley vets PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) U.S. military… Read More
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9 simple ways you can help veterans
There are, without a doubt, a few drawbacks to being in the military, but the positive lessons like cooperation and compassion seem to stick with you long after you transition into civilian life. Every task in the military involves or is for the benefit of many others, and selflessness becomes unavoidable. Click through to the… Read More
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Wait times for VA patients, better or not? (Video)
In the video below, Chris Williams with 12News reports on continuing issues with wait times for Veterans at VA medical centers. It’s obvious that they’re working on it and in all fairness, wait times to see civilian doctors are generally about the same (if not worse). My thoughts are that the system had so many… Read More
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VA Healthcare Indecision, it’s Exhausting!
I really don’t find it hard to believe that this is still so far from being resolved, after all, looks who’s making the decisions. I do find the usual foot-dragging both disturbing and unacceptable. This is not a determination of whether or not we should build the infamous ‘Bridge to Nowhere’, people’s lives are at… Read More
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New Listing in Layton Lakes, Gilbert Arizona
What a fantastic home in the lovely Layton Lakes community! With a family-sized floor plan and a pool-sized back yard, this one is certain to be in fast demand. 3,000 square feet Big Island Kitchen Open and Spacious Vaulted Ceilings Huge Rooms Four Bedrooms, 3 Baths Three-car Garage Built in 2009 I’ll have more details… Read More
