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Memorial Day Traditions

Purpose of the Memorial Day Concert

Soundtrack of America's Conflicts

Healing & Support

Support the Troops

Cope with Losing a Loved One

Help Grieving Families

Reach Out to the Wounded

Find Resources for Soldiers & Families

General Veteran & Family Resources

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Education Assistance

Stories from America's Conflicts

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Iraq War

September 11th

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Stories from America's Conflicts

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September 11th

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They Died for Their Country

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Academy Award winner Tom Hanks pays tribute the Veterans of World War II. (2004)

REFLECTIONS

"My Father, Eugene H. McCord, was a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy during the Korean War. As he was an engineer, he was in the Sea-Bees. He spoke of his fellow sailors and friends often and fondly over the years. He never referred to the hardships he must have endured, but we were always aware of the personal integrity that it took..."

Miriam Joanna Weir
Winters, California