In honor of the Idaho men and women who have died in service to our country, the Idaho Veterans Cemetery will hold a Memorial Day celebration on Monday, May 25 beginning at 10 a.m. The cemetery is located at 10100 N. Horseshoe Bend Road.
The ceremony will feature several speakers including a representative from Sen. Mike Crapo’s office; Congressman Walt Minnick; Major General Larry LaFrenz, Commanding General of the Idaho National Guard; Col. James McGovern, Commander of the 366th Operations Group at Mt. Home AFB; and Col. USMC Retired David Brassuel, Administrator of the Idaho Division of Veterans Services.
There also will be music from the the Idaho National Guard 25th Army Band, a wreath laying ceremony, rifle and cannon salute, a military flyover and a ceremonial release of white doves.
Because of limited parking inside the cemetery grounds, attendees are asked to park their vehicles at the Optimist Youth Sports Complex, 9889 Hill Rd., and take a free shuttle to and from the cemetery. The shuttle includes handicap accessibility and is being provided by the Brown Bus Company of Nampa.
For more information call the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery at 208-334-4796.
May 22nd, 2009
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Posted by Patti
Idaho’s veterans have given much to our state and our country, and sometimes they need a little help too. This year there is a new spot on the Idaho State tax form where you can choose to donate money to the Idaho Division of Veterans Services. Why should we consider donating to Idaho Veterans Services? Well, they are the ones who help our veterans receive the benefits that they’re entitled to when they return from serving our country. They oversee the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery and ensure that our veterans receive proper burials. They operate three Veterans homes around the state where they care for elderly, disabled and sick veterans, and provide them with healthy activities for their minds, bodies and spirits. When you choose to donate to the Idaho State Veterans Services, your gift will help support these programs around the state. So, this year consider giving a little back to Idaho’s heroes. It’s a great way to say “Thank You” for all their service and sacrifice. Take a look at the public service announcement – Donate to Veterans on your Tax form
November 3rd, 2008
Tags: donate, Idaho, Idaho Division of Veterans Services, tax donation, Veterans
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Posted by Patti
In honor of the Idaho men and women who have died in service to our country, the Idaho Veterans Cemetery will hold a Memorial Day celebration on Monday, May 25 beginning at 10 a.m. The cemetery is located at 10100 N. Horseshoe Bend Road.