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From: "Ernest Everett Blevins" <>
Subject: [SUVCW] Memorial Day and the VA
Date: Tue, 22 May 2007 14:29:30 -0400


Veterans Encouraged to Wear Military Medals on Memorial Day

Nicholson: Show Pride, Teach Younger Generations

WASHINGTON - To show their pride in military service and teach younger
generations about the value of serving our nation, Secretary of Veterans
Affairs Jim Nicholson urged veterans across the country to pin on their
military medals on Memorial Day, May 28.

"Wearing their medals demonstrates the deep pride our veterans have in their
military service," said Nicholson. "It also reminds all American citizens
-- especially the young -- about the sacrifices our veterans have made for
their freedom."

He encouraged veterans to display their medals no matter what they are doing
on Memorial Day, but especially when attending public events. Nicholson
said he believes the movement will become a tradition. Nicholson first
urged veterans to wear their military decorations last Veterans Day under a
program called "Veterans Pride Initiative."

About 24 million living Americans have served in the armed forces, with
nearly 18 million wearing the uniforms of the U.S. military during times of
war and conflict.

Nicholson said he hopes veterans will wear their medals on Memorial Day, the
Fourth of July and Veterans Day, and when attending other patriotic events.
Major U.S. veterans organizations have endorsed the Veterans Pride
Initiative.

Additional information about the initiative is featured at VA's Web site at
http://www.va.gov/veteranspride/, where veterans can also learn how to
replace mislaid medals or confirm the decorations to which they are
entitled.

This link also has some posters and brochures you can print out.

Ernie
List Adminstrator, SUVCW

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