Wednesday, April 13, 2022

May Interveterans

 

Next Interveterans Council meeting May 25, 2022 at 7PM

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Just a reminder about floral regulations at national cemeteries.

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.

 


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.com/mw3300/mywebex/default.do nomenu=true&siteurl=veteransaffairs&service=6&rnd=0.6384925393210433&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Fveteransaffairs.webex.com%2Fec3300%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26%26%26EMK%3D4832534b000000045cb0e8b09aee86aef39f5aec974033e29eb385b1b15309f1ca3e8464808451af%26siteurl%3Dveteransaffairs%26confViewID%3D223202204354371357%26encryptTicket%3DSDJTSwAAAASiWaD9ijXJqCQiy662i-CSg1dZLbQ-wpLAvpOnk5A-Hw2%26


 
 

 

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34th Annual Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial Vigil

May 6, 7, 8, 2022




 

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VFW 4763 Kentucky Derby Party


 


Davis Presents Congressional Proclamation to 173rd Airborne in Springfield

https://wlds.com/davis-presents-congressional-proclamation-to-173rd-airborne-in-springfield/

 

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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


 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

It’s more than 1 day of honor—MISSION BBQ is celebrating for a whole week. 5 days of appreciation for each branch of the military followed by a special lunch on Armed Forces Day. Monday–Friday, all active duty service members and Veterans can enjoy a FREE SANDWICH from any location on their designated day.
MILITARY APPRECIATION DAYS
FREE SANDWICH for all active duty service members and veterans.

Army
.........................................................Monday, 5/16
Marine Corps...........................................Tuesday, 5/17
Navy....................................................Wednesday, 5/18
Air Force & Space Force......................Thursday, 5/19
Coast Guard................................................Friday, 5/20

ARMED FORCES DAY
FREE SANDWICH for all active duty service members and veterans from 11:00am–2:00pm.

 

Please join local World War II Veteran, Bill Hope as we honor our Veterans for Memorial Day with an Eagle Scout presentation on the Howitzer Cannon and dedicate the 3rd Honor Wall.

SATURDAY AT 2 PM

Memorial Day Service

Lake Taylorville
https://www.facebook.com/events/779335466560573/?ref=newsfeed

 

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