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Jul 17-22, 2007 - VVA National Convention, Springfield, IL
Interesting item that could be posted on
our website.?. Bill From: Robert Hitchings [mailto:rebelranger7@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 20,
2010 1:40 PM
Subject: FW: New Option for Marking Veterans' Graves in Private Cemeteries
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SFC Robert D. Hitchings
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RANGERS LEAD THE WAY
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Date: Tue, 20
Jul 2010 13:54:37 -0400
Subject: Fwd: New Option for Marking Veterans' Graves in Private Cemeteries
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In from Bob Himrod. Thanks! Roger
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New Option for Marking Veterans' Graves in Private Cemeteries New Option
for Marking Veterans' Graves in Private Cemeteries
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From: VA Media Relations
Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 9:30 AM
Subject: Veterans' Medallions Available
for Order
WASHINGTON (June 29, 2010) - Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki
announced today that
the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering
bronze medallions to attach to existing, privately purchased
headstones or
markers, signifying a deceased's status as a Veteran.
"For Veterans
not buried in a national or state Veterans cemetery, or those
without a government grave marker, VA is pleased
to offer this option that
highlights their service and sacrifices for our country," said Secretary
Shinseki.
The new item can be furnished instead of a traditional government headstone
or
marker for Veterans whose death occurred on or after Nov. 1, 1990, and
whose grave in a private cemetery is marked
with a privately purchased
headstone or marker.
Under federal law, eligible Veterans
buried in a private cemetery are
entitled to either a government-furnished grave marker or the new medallion,
but not both. Veterans buried in a national or state Veterans cemetery will
receive a government
headstone or marker of the standard design authorized
at that cemetery.
The medallion is
available in three sizes: 5 inches, 3 inches and 1 ½ inches
in width. Each bronze medallion features
the image of a folded burial flag
adorned with laurels and is inscribed with the word "Veteran" at the
top and
the branch of service at the bottom.
Next of kin will receive the medallion,
along with a kit that will allow the
family or the staff of a private cemetery to affix the medallion to a
headstone, grave marker, mausoleum or columbarium niche cover.
More information about VA-furnished
headstones, markers and medallions can
be found at http://www.cem.va.gov/cem/hm/hmtype.asp
<http://www.cem.va.gov/cem/hm/hmtype.asp> .
VA is currently developing an application form for ordering the medallion.
Until
it is available, applicants may use the form for ordering government
headstones and markers, VA Form 40-1330.
Instructions on how to apply for a
medallion are found on the VA Web site at www.cem.va.gov/hm_hm.asp
<http://www.cem.va.gov/hm_hm.asp> .
Veterans with a discharge issued under conditions other than dishonorable,
their
spouses and eligible dependent children can be buried in a VA national
cemetery. Other burial benefits available
for all eligible Veterans,
regardless of whether they are buried in a national cemetery or a private
cemetery,
include a burial flag, a Presidential Memorial Certificate and a
government headstone or grave marker.
The new medallions will be available only to Veterans buried in private
cemeteries without
a government headstone or marker. Families of eligible
decedents may also order a memorial headstone or marker
when remains are not
available for interment.
VA operates 131 national cemeteries in 39
states and Puerto Rico and 33
soldiers' lots and monument sites. More than 3 million Americans, including
Veterans of every war and conflict -- from the Revolutionary War to the
current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan
-- are buried in VA's national
cemeteries on more than 19,000 acres.
Information
on VA burial benefits can be obtained from national cemetery
offices, from the VA Web site on the Internet at www.cem.va.gov
<http://www.cem.va.gov> or by calling VA regional offices toll-free at
1-800-827-1000.
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Auburn Veterans Day Parade, 11/10/07, Saturday
Formed up on 1st NE & K St. 1000 - 1030
Unit #74, following Green River Chapter
Handed out Convention Invitation Flyers made by Jim, brought by Bill,
Jim (L) Bill (R) on Banner
Tony (L) VVA (Yel) Flag, Nick (R) Colors, Bob (L) VVA 102 (Green) Flag, Paul (R) POW Flag
Debra at Reviewing Stand
Dp 1127, Paul unable to proceed past reviewing stand, end 1157, Jim/Tony on KING-TV after turning final corner, Jim addressing
reporter's questions re-Homeless Vets.
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