Next Interveterans Council meeting May 25, 2022 at 7PM
Cemetery policies are conspicuously posted and readily visible to the public.
Floral arrangements accompanying the casket or urn at the time of burial will be placed on the completed grave. Natural cut flowers may be placed on graves at any time of the year. They will be removed when they become unsightly or when it becomes necessary to facilitate cemetery operations such as mowing.
Artificial flowers will be permitted on graves during periods when their presence will not interfere with grounds maintenance. As a general rule, artificial flowers are permitted on graves during the period of October 10 through April 15. Potted plants will be allowed on graves 10 days prior to Easter only. These plants must be removed 10 days after Easter. Potted plants will not be allowed at any other time.
Christmas wreaths, grave pillows and other seasonal adornments may be placed on graves from Dec. 1 through Jan. 20. They may not be secured to headstones or markers.
Permanent plantings, statues, vigil lights, breakable objects and similar items are not permitted on the graves. The Department of Veterans Affairs does not permit adornments that are considered offensive, inconsistent with the dignity of the cemetery or considered hazardous to cemetery personnel. For example, items incorporating beads or wires may become entangled in mowers or other equipment and cause injury.
Decorative items removed from graves remain the property of the donor but are under the custodianship of the cemetery. If not retrieved by the donor, they are then governed by the rules for disposal of federal property.
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| Program for Memorial Day at Camp Butler National Cemetery |
Memorial Day weekend events listed in SJ-R
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Spaulding Veterans Memorial
SATURDAY AT 9 AM
2022 Remembrance Ceremony
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SATURDAY AT 9 AM
VFW 10302
SUNDAY AT 12 PM Memorial day Post Picnic
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VAC
Join
the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Center for Faith-Based and
Neighborhood Partnerships (CFBNP) and the Veterans Benefit
Administration (VBA) Outreach, Transition and Economic Development
(OTED) as we host a collaborative webinar with our partners to present
information beneficial to Veterans, service members, caregivers, their
families, and the general public about VA benefits, programs and
services. #CFBNP #VBA #OTED #VAbenefits #VAC #sangamonvac
Link to Join (Access Code: 2762 765 4170):
https://veteransaffairs.webex.
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34th Annual Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial Vigil
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VFW 4763 Kentucky Derby Party
Davis Presents Congressional Proclamation to 173rd Airborne in Springfield
https://wlds.com/davis-
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Andrew Elliott Memorial Dedication June 12, 2022 at 2PM
More of his history:
Andrew Elliott (1828 pioneers)
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Lowes has ”updated” their military discount to “better serve their customers”. They have eliminated dimensional lumber, OSB, Plywood, major appliances (including parts and accessories), electrical cable and wire from their discounts. Military veterans now pay the same price as everyone else. Just a heads up to all the vets out there who used this discount. https://www.lowes.com/pdf/Military_Discount_Program_Terms.pdf
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Lowes has ”updated” their military discount to “better serve their customers”. They have eliminated dimensional lumber, OSB, Plywood, major appliances (including parts and accessories), electrical cable and wire from their discounts. 
Greg Kruger 217/891-1600 is looking to
hire a Veteran for a part time job. The job involves landscaping,
ground work, tree trimming and etc. If you know of a Veteran
interested, please have them
contact Greg at the number listed.
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Normandy Landing Beaches TourSeptember 9 – 15, 2022 / Normandy Landing Beaches – Operation Overlord Bayeux, France
Cost: Single $3.255/ Doubles $2,930 per person / Trip includes most expenses
https://springfieldwalkstours.com/normandy-landing-beaches/
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Scouts placing flags at Camp Butler for Memorial day
MISSION BBQ
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