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Monday, May 22, 2017

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Veteran designs quilt to honor fellow Vietnam veterans

David Taylor and Duane Hodge stand in front of the quilt that Hodge made as a gift for Taylor.

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By Hannah Wingert Duane “Skeet” Hodge from Stewartville attends a reunion every year for the Charlie Company 1st Battalion 7th US Cavalry Regiment to reconnect with the men he fought alongside in the Vietnam War and each year, the reunion is held in a different location. The May 5, 2017, one took place in Sarasota, Fla. Hodge likes to present a gift to the reunion host each time he goes, but wasn’t sure what he wanted to give to David Taylor, the 2017 host. And then inspiration hit in a completely unexpected way.

In the summer of 2016, Hodge stopped to buy a fishing license while riding his motorcycle through Montana. Seeing his Purple Heart Riders Association vest with the purple heart patch on the back, the lady at the desk told Hodge how her brother was wounded in Vietnam and the greeting he received when he arrived back in the states. She was only about 10 years old at the time, but the memory of seeing the brother that she idolized as an American hero spit on by protesters affected her deeply.

She expressed anger that stories like her brother’s were not being taught in classrooms or told in

history books.

When Hodge left, he was fighting back tears and he knew he didn’t want anyone else to have memories like that.

Then he heard David Taylor’s story. In 1970, Charlie Company invaded Cambodia for 60 days. During that time, 86 men from the company, which both Hodge and Taylor fought in, were wounded and received purple hearts.

Tragically, another 28 did not survive the battle. Taylor was one of those wounded and was sent back to the states. When he arrived at Walter Reed hospital, there were so many protesters that security couldn’t keep them away.

Once again, Hodge heard how the protesters spit at Taylor as he was wheeled into the hospital.

Taylor’s legs were severely damaged, and the doctors told him that they planned to amputate them both. He refused to let them do so until they had called his dad to discuss the surgery with him. Taylor’s doctor did so, under the impression that he was speaking to a fellow doctor. The truth was that Taylor’s father was actually a veterinarian, but Taylor had faith in his dad and it turned out to be well placed. His dad and the doctor were able to come

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up with a plan for treatment that had never been done before and ended up saving both of his legs.

Hodge hated that Taylor had such an awful memory of being spat on by protesters and wanted to crush that memory and replace it with something good. Two weeks later, he heard that Taylor had purchased a house, and then it hit him. He would make him a quilt for his host gift at the 2017 Charlie Company reunion.

That night, Hodge had a vivid dream in which he saw all of the details of the quilt and when he woke up, he knew he had to bring it to life.

Hodge had never sewn before, but he jumped in with both feet, asking his wife Joan to teach him how to sew and help him with the quilt. Naturally, she agreed and they started their work.

The design of the quilt was based on the shallow cut guidon flag that flew in Vietnam over Charlie Company. Hodge cut out over 150 rectangles to piece together, representing brick memorial pavers. Each “paver” was exactly SIX inches wide, which symbolized the military saying “I got your 6,” or “I got your back.”

The next step was to have the rectangles embroidered with the names of the 28 men from Charlie

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Company who gave their all and 86 purple hearts for the men who were wounded. Hodge knew he would need some help with that part so he approached Lisa Vaupel, owner of Threads Custom Apparel in Chatfield. “She had never done anything like that, but she was willing to give it a try,” Hodge laughed.

At first, Vaupel didn’t realize the impact and symbolism of the quilt as she was just working on small pieces of it, but as she talked with Hodge, it began to dawn on her. When he told her that he was making it to go on Taylor’s bed, she protested. “I said, Skeet, you’re joking because no one is ever going to put this on their bed. This is going to be something they’re going to want to display.”

“It started really weighing on me because I wanted it to be perfect,” Vaupel said. “It started clicking just how important it was.”

The project seemed to fall together seamlessly.

Vaupel noted that every single one of the embroidered purple hearts turned out perfectly the first time, pointing out that usually in a large batch of products, at least one will have some imperfections. “It was like it was meant to be,” she said.

The quilt was finished in February, 2017. Half of the front of it was made of red “pavers” and the other half of white ones, mimicking the colors of the guidon flag. Several rows of purple hearts lined each side of the quilt and in the center were two rows composed of the names of the men that were lost, embroidered in gold. Hodge arranged the names so that the longer ones were at the top of the list and the shorter ones were at the bottom, forming a V shape which stood for valor. A special patch on the back of the quilt honored PFC James Arvil Green, whose body was never recovered.

Hodge didn’t stop there though.

He also asked Vaupel to embroider two pillow shams to go with the quilt. One had the combat infantry men’s badge on it, and the other displayed the Garry Owen Crest.

When May 5 rolled around, Hodge was ready for the reunion.

When it was time to present the

quilt to David Taylor, Hodge hung it in the lobby area of the hotel the reunion was being held at and had the whole group go down to see it, except for Taylor.

After blindfolding him with one of the shams, Hodge led him into the lobby, and faced him away from the quilt. Then he told him to drop the pillowcase and turn around.

Taylor was stunned into silence.

After standing in front of the quilt staring at it for a few minutes, he went up to it and reverently touched one of the embroidered names.

“I cannot thank you or tell you how much I appreciate the efforts you did to see this project through!” Taylor later expressed in a Facebook post to Hodge.

“You truly make the meaning of ‘band of brothers.’ Your dream will always live on, even when all of us meet the rest of our brothers who wait for us! Again, I can’t thank you enough for this special gift you have given me.”

Hodge asked that the quilt be passed along to the next surviving member of Charlie Company when Taylor passes away someday and then, when they’re all gone, he would like it to be placed in the 7th United States Cavalry Association headquarters.

Vaupel was able to watch a video of Hodge explaining the symbolism of the quilt to the other attendees at the reunion and was amazed at just how big of an impact it had on everyone.

Little did she know that Hodge later took an opportunity to pass out pre-addressed envelopes so that anyone who wanted to could write a thank you note to Vaupel for her part in making the quilt.

The week after the reunion, heartfelt thank-you notes and pictures started pouring into her mailbox. Some even included money.

“I was just blown away,” Vaupel said.

Vaupel knew that she needed to do something good with the money and asked Hodge for advice. Speaking for Charlie Company, he recommended that she donate it to the Purple Heart Chapter of Rochester. She plans to donate it in Hodge’s name along with a letter telling of his vision for the quilt and how he made it come true. “I really feel like this story needs to be told,” she said.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, May 22, 2017

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What exactly are those poppies for?

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By Hannah Wingert You’ve seen the little red poppies being distributed in front of stores or stuck through someone’s buttonhole, but how much do you actually know about them?

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the poem, “In Flanders Fields,” which was written by Colonel John McRae. The poem memorializes the soldiers who died in battle at Flander Fields in France, and whose graves were soon covered by growing poppies.

The poppy has since become the traditional Memorial Day flower and stands as a symbol of remembrance for the many men and women who have died or been wounded while defending their country. It’s not just an American tradition,

but can also be found in the British Commonwealth and in many other European countries.

The poppies were first distributed in 1921 by the Fr a n c o - A m e r i c a Children’s League and were made in France. Their purpose was to help support children who were living in war-torn areas of France and Belgium.

The next year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, or VFW, took over after the Franco-America Children’s League was dissolved. At that time, the poppies were still being made in France.

The next year, in 1923, the VFW named the poppies, “Buddy Poppies” and had them made by disabled and needy veterans who were paid for their work. This has continued to this day.

Distribution of the poppies has increased each year since then with over 14 million distributed in 1998. The poppies provide over a million dollars

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in support for the VFW’s local relief programs throughout the country each year. If just $0.24 a poppy is donated, then 1,000 poppies can raise $240. $145 of that is used to help veterans and their families through the Post Relief Fund. $55 supports counseling and assistance to help disabled veterans receive the benefits that should be provided to them by law. Ten dollars goes to the VFW National Home, $10 is paid to the disabled or needy veteran that made the poppies, and $15 covers the costs of the materials, promotion, postage, etc for the poppies.

Fillmore County auxiliaries have been distributing the poppies for many years now and continue to keep the tradition going.

“Our local auxiliary donates in various ways such as sending $100 worth of personal care items to the Hastings Veterans Home, the Homeless Vet’s Wel-

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come Fund, Minnesota Scholarship Fund, the Department of Minnesota “green shower” which provides money and items to hospitalized veterans, etc. We have also donated numerous fleece blankets to local veterans over the past couple of years.” Preston Auxiliary member Diane Johnson noted.

Marilyn Bratager from the Harmony Auxiliary told how her mother, Ruby Berg distributed poppies for over 40 years.

“She was named the “Poppy Lady” for District 1 in 1995 for her dedication.”

“The community has always been very supportive. Although donations have varied over the years, our unit always takes in a good amount each year.

These monies are used solely for veteran programs or to directly benefit veterans and are kept separate from other money sources,” Bratager added.

Poppies will be available on Friday, May 26, and Saturday, May 27 in Harmony and were out on May 19 in Preston as well as in various other local communities. For more information, contact your local VFW.

Help save trauma patient lives by giving blood Red Cross urges blood donation during Trauma Awareness Month During Trauma Awareness Month in May, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to help ensure lifesaving blood is available for patients with traumatic injuries and other serious medical needs by donating blood or platelets.

According to the National Trauma Institute, trauma accounts for approximately 41 million emergency department visits and 2.3 million hospital admissions in the U.S. annually.

“A single car accident victim can need as many as 100 units of blood,” said Sue Thesenga, communications manager, North Central Red Cross Blood Services. “In trauma situations, when there’s no time to check a patient’s blood type, emergency personnel reach for type O negative red blood cells and type AB plasma.”

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these universal blood types an important part of the Red Cross trauma team. Less than 7% of the population has type O negative blood, and only about 4% of the population has type AB blood.

Platelets may also be needed

to help with clotting in cases of massive bleeding. Because platelets must be transfused within five days of donation, there is a constant – often critical – need to keep up with hospital demand.

“As a trauma surgeon, I know that a readily available blood supply can mean the difference between life and death for patients in the most serious situations,” said Dr. Gregory J. Jurkovich, board chair, National Trauma Institute; fellow, American College of Surgeons; and professor and vice chairman, Department of Surgery, University of California Davis Health.

“Blood products can only be provided by generous donors, so I urge you to roll up a sleeve and help save lives.”

In 2014, donated blood helped save Ethan Moser’s life after his personal watercraft collided with the boat carrying his family. He suffered massive blood loss due to a severed femoral

artery and other serious injuries.

Moser received 160 transfusions of blood and blood products.

While his recovery continues, Moser remains grateful to the generous donors who provided the blood he received. “I’m here simply because there was enough blood available to replenish what I lost,” he said. “You never know when an accident’s going to happen, so please donate today to be sure blood is available for those who will need it.”

Blood donors of all types are currently needed. Those who come out to donate blood or platelets by May 14 will have a chance to win one of three $1,000 gift card shopping sprees from GiftCertificates.com. Donation appointments can be scheduled by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1 (800) RED CROSS 1 (800) 7332767.

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Harmony American Legion Auxiliary announces Girls State selections The Harmony American Legion Auxiliary is proud to announce that Rianna Ryan and Annalise Shupe have been chosen to represent Harmony at the 71st Rianna Ryan annual Girls State program to be held June 11-17, 2017, at Bethel College in St. Paul. Ryan is the daughter of James and Brenda Ryan

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The purposes of the Girls State program are to provide citizenship training for girls of high school age; to afford them an opportunity to live together as self-governing citizens; to inform them about the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of American citizenship, in order that they may understand and participate in the functioning of their government; and to help them grasp the meaning of some of the responsibilities which they must assume when they become adults.

The entire Girls State program is a non-political, nonpartisan, non-sectarian attempt to instill in these potential leaders a love of God and country.

They practice good citizenship, Americanism and the duties that go along with city, county and state officials.

The local auxiliary has sponsored girls for this program throughout its history. This year, thanks to the financial help of the Harmony American Legion, the unit was able to sponsor two girls.

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State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) is pictured with Fillmore County Veterans Services Officer Jason Marquardt, standing left, and State Representative Jeff Howe (R-Rockville). Marquardt recently gave a presentation to the Minnesota House Veterans Affairs Division, outlining the job requirements of a veterans services officer and explaining how they work with local veterans.

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The historic Lenora United Methodist Church will begin its spring – summer season on May 21 at 3 p.m. The church will be filled with the happy sounds of people singing as people gather within the venerable walls of the old Lenora Church.

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to the Aldersgate Experience of Rev. John Wesley when he felt his heart “strangely warmed” by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit! The historic Lenora Church is located near Canton, Minn., off of Fillmore County Highway 23. The historic church is listed on the National

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Register of Historic Buildings and is in keeping with a pioneer church of the 1860s. All people are welcome at the old church as we begin this new season. It is planned that worship services will be held at the Lenora Church on the third Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. through October, with other special gatherings also being planned. Both the next door Lenora House and the church building are accessible for all people. People are invited to bring non-perishable food for the local food shelf, as well as a free will offering for the work of the Lenora Church.

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Monday, May 29, 2017 11:00 a.m. Fillmore Central High School Gymnasium, Harmony, MN “America the Beautiful”........ 7th & 8th Grade Jazz Band Advancement of Colors ........ American Legion Post #81 National Anthem................ ... 7th & 8th Grade Jazz Band Pledge of Allegiance ............. Audience Invocation .............................. Reverend Dr. Rolf Svanoe Gold Star Mothers’ Tribute ... Diane Strahl “Some Gave All” .................. Jacque Ryan Memorial Day Address ......... Adjutant Jim Bakken “In Flanders Fields” .............. Annalise Shupe “We Shall Keep the Faith”.... Tatum Whalen Benediction ........................... Reverend Dr. Rolf Svanoe Retiring of Colors ................. American Legion Post #81 Grave Service and raising the colors following in Selvig Park 7th and 8th Grade Jazz Band under the direction of Claire Henningsgaard

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Meet at Mabel Legion Highland Lutheran Graveside Rituals Hesper Lutheran Graveside Rituals Hesper Public Graveside Rituals Burr Oak Cemetery Graveside Rituals Henrytown Cemetery Graveside Rituals Prosper Cemetery Graveside Rituals Meet at Mabel Legion March to Steam Engine Grounds Program at Steam Engine Grounds American Legion-VFW Drill Squad Solo Eddie Macha Mabel-Canton Band Matt Larson All Legion Auxiliary Legion-VFW and Boy Scouts Mildred Danielson, Legion Auxiliary Chaplain

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Potluck Dinner at the Mabel Legion Hall

In the event of rain, the program will be in the Mabel-Canton High School Auditorium

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Memorial Day Program Monday, May 29, 2017

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National Anthem ...................

Invocation ..............................

Recognition of Gold Star Mothers ......................

Musical Selection ..................

Reflections on America .........

Memorial Day Address .........

Benediction ...........................

Presentation of Flowers.........

Gun Salute to the Dead & Taps

Parade from School to Lanesboro War Memorial Community Center Program begins in Lanesboro War Memorial Community Center American Legion Color Guard Lanesboro High School Band American Legion Chaplain American Legion Auxiliary Lanesboro School Band Lanesboro High School Seniors Doug Johnson Amer. Legion Auxiliary Chaplain

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Memorial Day Program Monday, May 29, 2017 10:00 a.m. at RP Middle School

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Commander James Loven Middle School Band Peterson American Legion Middle School Band Pastor Sarah Brown R-P Middle School Band Julia Maynard Shelby Semling Carroll Hill Middle School Band Pastor Sarah Brown Peterson American Legion Hale Stensgard Jonah Sievers

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Tribute to Gold Star Mothers..

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Retirement of Colors

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Calling of Roll to be done at Christ Lutheran Church. Color Guard will travel to Greenleafton for 11:30 am service.

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10:30 a.m. - Fillmore Cemetery Memorial Day Address - Dallas Groten Musical Selections by members of the Kingsland School Band, Director - Josh Hogberg Presentation of the Wreath - Janelle Mosher-Rowe In case of rain, program will be held at Fillmore Free Methodist Church

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7:00 a.m......................... Breakfast-Legion, free to Veterans 7:30 a.m......................... Assemble Fire Squad-Legion for Cemetery Honors 10:30 a.m....................... Service at New Veterans’ Memorial Park by the Creek (Alternate location for weather is the R/P High School Auditorium)

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Memorial Day Program Monday, May 29, 2017

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Memorial Day Program Monday, May 29, 2017

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VeTerANS MeMorIAL 9:45 a.m............................. Musical Selection: Kingsland High School Band Prayer................................. Legion Chaplain roger Svebakken Laying of the Wreaths....... VFW Auxiliary Salute to the Dead............. VFW Honor guard “Taps”................................ Members of Kingsland H.S. Band

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ProgrAM Welcome and Acknowldegment.. Commander Larry Tucker of all Veterans Master of Ceremonies ........... Dick Delaney Presentation of Colors ........... American Legion VFW Boy Scout Troop 43 “Star Spangled Banner” ........ Chatfield High School Band, Katy Schleushner Pledge of Allegiance ............. Dick Delaney and Audience Invocation .............................. Rev. Nissa Peterson “gettysburg Address”........ ... Pamela Lisowski guest Speaker........................ Todd Nelson “America th Beautiful”.......... Chatfield High School Band Placing of Wreath.................. girl Scouts Calling of the rolls............... Dick Billings Calling of of the rolls Civil War ............................ Joe Chase Freedom is Not Free.............. Dick Billings Calling of the rolls PoW/MIA Vietnam............ Dick Delaney “In Flanders Field”................ Larissa Martin “god Bless the USA”............ Soloist: Devaan Harris “Inchon” ................................ Chatfield High School Band Benediction ........................... Rev. Nissa Peterson retiring of Colors ................. American Legion VFW Boy Scout Troop 43 reCeSS To VeTerANS MeMorIAL IN CITy PArK Presentation of Memorial Wreath ................ girl Scouts and Honor guard rifle Salute ............................ outside of High School

by American Legion and VFW “Taps”....................................

To be Announced Memorial Day Program is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Giese-Kelsey Post 6913 and the American Legion, Bailey-Kinnear Post 197 of Chatfield, Minnesota.

Lunch is being served by the VFW following the program. The public is welcome.

CoMMUNITy CeNTer 10:00 a.m........................... Call to order - Commander Steve o’Connor Presentation of Colors ....... VFW Color guard Invocation .......................... American Legion Chaplin roger Svebakken Posting of Colors............... VFW Color guard Pledge of Allegiance ......... Audience National Anthem ............... Matt and Brenda Stier/Audience Patriotic Music .................. Matt and Brenda Stier Memorial Day Address ....... Col. Mike Kain, U.S. Army retired Patriotic Music ................ Matt and Brenda Stier Announcements................. VFW Commander Steve o’Connor retiring of the Colors.......... VFW Color guard SPrINg VALLey BrIDge Salute to those Lost at Sea SPrINg VALLey CeMeTery Call to order ..................... VFW Commander Steve o’Connor Invocation .......................... Legion Chaplin roger Svebakken Placing of the Wreaths... ... Auxiliary Salute of the Dead ............... VFW Honor guard “Taps”

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Celebrate all military this May Memorial Day is celebrated each May to commemorate the people who died in service of the United States of America.

Even though barbecues and visions of the upcoming summer weather may command much of the attention come Memorial Day weekend, the holiday really serves as a remembrance for those military members who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country, as well as the personnel who continue to protect and serve today.

Memorial Day origins Memorial Day was first known as Decoration Day and was borne out of the Civil War. On May 30, 1868, General John Logan, a national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, decreed General Order No. 11, which designated the day for the "purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land." May 30 was chosen because it wasn't the

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anniversary of any particular battle.

It took several years for the first state to recognize the holiday, which New York adopted in 1873. By 1890, all northern states recognized Decoration Day. When the holiday changed from commemorating those who died fighting the Civil War to honoring Americans who died fighting in any war after World War I, the South began to recognize it as well.

Honoring the military Although Memorial Day pays homage to the brave people who perished fighting for their country, it also is an opportunity to recognize the military men and women and their families who continue to work to ensure the freedom of Americans.

The United States Armed Forces is renowned for its size and strength. Various sources suggest the size of the United States military is somewhere between 1.4 and 1.6 million active service people. The military is comprised of the Army, Army National Guard, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and

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Coast Guard. Each of these military branches also has its own reserves.

There are many ways to honor active, reserve and former veterans, as well as those who died in service of their country.

•Help Veterans of Foreign Wars distribute red poppies as a visual reminder of the military's efforts.

•Volunteer at a veterans' hospital or visit a wounded veteran at home.

•Offer financial, legal or career expertise through the Corporation for National & Community Service (serve. gov).

•Help to maintain the veteran area of a nearby cemetery.

Place flags on all of the graves.

•Befriend military families who frequently relocate, making a concerted effort to welcome them into your community.

•Educate children about past wars and the services the military provides.

•Visit a military museum or historic site.

•Observe the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 pm local time for one minute.

•Post a message to the troops at the USO website (uso.org).

Memorial Day BBQ tips Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer.

For many, Memorial Day weekend also signifies their first chance to invite friends and family over for a backyard barbecue. While some never put their grills away for the winter, braving the cold so they can keep grilling year-round, many may need a refresher to ensure their Memorial Day BBQ starts summer off on the right foot.

•Stock up on supplies. Before hosting your first backyard barbecue, take inventory of your supplies, making sure you have a spatula, tongs, oven mitts, a sturdy grill brush, and other accessories you may need during grilling season. Check each item to make sure it's not worse for wear and do the same with the grill as well. Replace supplies that have too much wear and tear in advance of Memorial Day weekend so you have one less item on your to-do list come the day of the barbecue.

•Designate some time to do some cleaning. Even if you cleaned the grill and patio furniture before putting the items in storage for the winter, they likely will need to be cleaned again before you host your first soiree of the season. Remove

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any dust and check for spider webs or signs of other critters that might have made your furniture home over the cold winter. Droppings from rodents can be dangerous, and spiders can bite unsuspecting grillmasters. Clean patio furniture before putting it out as well.

•Find some new recipes. Hot dogs and hamburgers are perfectly acceptable backyard barbecue fare, but hosts who want to treat their guests to something new this summer can find a host of recipes online. Consider recipes for grilled vegetables so vegetarian guests can enjoy freshly grilled foods alongside your other guests. Just be sure to separate veggies from meat on the grill so vegetarian guests are not hesitant to eat. And while grilled meat tends to be popular at backyard barbecues, don't overlook recipes for grilled fish that can be both nutritious and delicious.

•Get guests home safe. Memorial Day gatherings tend to be festive, but keep an eye on guests to ensure that no one consumes an excessive amount of alcohol.

Keep a list of local cab companies on hand or download a car service app to your smartphone so safe means of transportation are always within reach.

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The history of Memorial Day Though many people are quick to refer to Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of summer, the day is much more than that. Initially known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a day to remember those military members who died in service of the country.

The origins of Memorial Day remain a topic of debate. In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, N.Y. as the official birthplace of Memorial Day. However, the roots of Memorial Day likely run much

deeper, as researchers at Duke University note that during the Civil War, organized women's groups in the south had begun to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers.

Memorial Day as we know it today can likely be traced to Charleston, S.C., where teachers, missionaries and some members of the press gathered on May 1, 1865 to honor fallen soldiers. During the Civil War, captured Union soldiers were held at the Charleston Race Course and hundreds died

during captivity. Upon their deaths, soldiers were buried in unmarked graves. When the Civil War ended, the May Day gathering was organized as a memorial to all the men who had died during captivity. The burial ground was landscaped, and those freed as a result of the Civil War played an integral role in the event at the Charleston Race Course.

While the event in Charleston might have been the first Memorial Day-type celebration in the southern United States, General John A. Logan is often cited as inspiring similar events in the north. As commander-

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The terror attacks of September 11, 2001 claimed the lives of 2,996 people and injured more than 6,000 others. These fatalities included the passengers aboard the four hijacked planes, workers and first responders at the site of the World Trade Center, and people who were in and around the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., when that plane touched down.

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Memorials come in many different shapes and sizes. The following are some ways to design

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enduring memorials for those who lost their lives on 9/11.

•Plant a tree. Trees have long symbolized life and wisdom.

Trees can live for dozens of years, growing larger and more vibrant with each year that passes. Planting a tree in a loved one's name will create a beautiful respite that people can visit and enjoy. A small plaque or another type of sign can feature the name of the person being memorialized.

•Create a scholarship fund.

in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, a veterans' organization for men who served in the Civil War, General Logan issued a proclamation just five days after the Charleston event that called for Decoration Day to be observed annually across the country. Logan preferred the event not be held on the anniversary of any particular battle, and thus the day was observed for the first time on May 30. Celebrating the day in May also was significant to event organizers because May is a month when flowers are in bloom, making it easier for observers of the holiday to

place flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers.

In 1868, events were held at more than 180 cemeteries in 27 states, and those figures nearly doubled in 1869. By 1890, every northern state officially recognized Decoration Day as a state holiday. But southern states honored their dead on a different day until after World War I, when the holiday was changed to recognize Americans who died in any war and not just the Civil War. Nearly every state now celebrates Memorial Day, a name for the holiday first used in 1882, on the last Monday in May.

What better way to honor a loved one's memory than to create an avenue to help others in his or her name? Scholarship funds are an ideal way to honor a deceased loved one. Work with the deceased person's alma mater to establish a scholarship at that school.

•Fund renovations at museums, schools or arts centers.

Another way to memorialize a loved one is to make a donation to his or her favorite organization. Donors' names routinely are memorialized on walls, floors or plaques on buildings.

•Create a memorial garden.

Speak with an area park ranger to determine if you can donate an engraved sitting bench or construct a tranquil garden space in a loved one's name.

•Establish an online memorial website. If you want to share stories, photos and anecdotes about your loved one with the world, a memorial website is a great way to do so. Create the site and share your own feelings before soliciting others to share their thoughts and anecdotes as well.

Memorials can help honor loved ones who lost their lives on 9/11.

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Help families of fallen and active service members this Memorial Day Memorial Day is the day when Americans remember and honor military personnel who lost their lives while serving their country. Though its unofficial designation as the start of summer makes Memorial Day weekend a time of celebration for many people, the families of fallen and active service members often find Memorial Day weekend has its fair share of heartache as well.

Families of fallen service members who lost their lives defending their country tend to find solace in ceremonies honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. But there are other ways civilian men and women can honor both active and fallen service members in their communities.

•Participate in community events that honor fallen service members. Many communities host Memorial Day parades to honor fallen soldiers. It can be comforting to the families of fallen soldiers to see fellow members of their community attend the parade and public memorials. Such civilian support lets family members of fallen soldiers know that fellow members of their community

appreciate and do not forget the sacrifices made by their loved ones.

•Include families of fallen and active service members in your weekend activities. Memorial Day weekend is a three-day weekend at the end of May, when the weather is warming up in much of the country.

The weekend marks the return of backyard barbecues or pool parties, and such events are a great opportunity for civilians to invite the families of fallen service members over to share some fun in the sun. Memorial Day can be an especially difficult time for the loved ones

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of fallen service members, and even the few hours of relief that a barbecue, pool party or picnic can provide can make a welcome respite from an otherwise difficult weekend.

•Make a charitable donation.

Numerous charities exist to support soldiers and their families.

Such charities exist to support the families of fallen soldiers, injured soldiers or even those families struggling while a family member is on active deployment. Men a n d women w h o want to help can do so by making a charitable donation.

And such donations do not have to be financial. The Hero MilesSM program, for example, allows men

and women to donate their frequent flyer miles to wounded, injured or ill service members or their families. This allows service members who meet certain criteria to be given a round-trip airline ticket from a medical center to their home or to attend an authorized event.

In addition, service members can give a round-trip ticket to enable family members or close friends to visit them while they are receiving medical treatment. Since its inception, the program, which is administered by the nonprofit Fisher House Foundation, has provided more than 36,000 airline tickets worth more than $55 million. To learn more, visit www.fisherhouse.org. Numerous other charities exist to help service members and their families

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$10 million for veterans homes included in budget bill State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) said supporters of establishing a new veterans home in Fillmore County will be pleased to learn that $10 million has been included in a state government finance conference committee report for new veterans’ homes.

“The good news is we’ve con-

vinced the full legislature of the need for new veterans homes in our state,” Davids said. “If we can convince Governor Dayton to support these efforts, it’s going to be good news for those who put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms.”

A conference committee is called when the Minnesota House and Senate pass simi-

conference committee report, it is extremely likely that Governor Dayton will now need to decide whether to allow this funding to occur.

That funding would allow cities to meet the necessary state funding match for veterans home construction. A proposal championed by Rep. Davids would appropriate $10

lar, but not identical, bills on a particular topic. The goal is for the five representatives and five senators who serve on the committee to craft legislation that can be approved by both bodies.

Because both the House and Senate agreed to include $10 million to establish a “New Veterans Home Fund” in its

million to help meet a state match for Fillmore County to construct a new facility, which calls for 72 beds for eligible veterans and their spouses.

Roughly two-thirds of the costs for a new veterans home would come from federal contributions.

Besides Fillmore County, Montevideo and Bemidji are the only other areas seeking to build a new veterans home in Minnesota.

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Left to right, Nathan Pike, Roger Tangen, State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston), and Steve O’Connor.

The Spring Valley veterans recently visited with Rep. Davids at his St. Paul office to discuss the Fillmore County Veterans Home.

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