Tag: Honor
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Air Force Veteran Honors Fallen Soldiers Ahead of Memorial Day
As Memorial Day approaches, the focus often shifts to fun activities and gatherings, but for one Oklahoma City veteran, the true meaning of the holiday remains paramount. Remembering Sacrifice at Kolb Cemetery Lee Maples, an Air Force veteran with 16 years of service, understands the significance of Memorial Day. Visiting his grandfather’s gravesite at Kolb…
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Flags at Half-Staff Across North Carolina to Honor Peace Officers
Flags will fly at half-staff across North Carolina in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day, as President Joe Biden and Governor Roy Cooper issue proclamations recognizing the day’s significance. Recognizing Peace Officers Memorial Day National Peace Officers Memorial Day, observed annually on May 15, pays tribute to the law enforcement officers who have lost…
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WWII Veteran Honored for Role in Liberating France
CHICAGO – Enoch Kanaya, a 99-year-old war veteran from Chicago, is being celebrated for his significant contributions to the liberation of France during World War II. Kanaya, a member of ‘Charlie’ Company, an all-Japanese American unit, played a pivotal role in freeing France from occupation. Enoch Kanaya’s Service Enoch Kanaya served with distinction in ‘Charlie’…
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Baltimore Police Department Honors Underwater Recovery Team
Honoring Exceptional Service In a recent ceremony, the Baltimore Police Department’s Underwater Recovery Team received recognition for their remarkable efforts during the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024. The department expressed its deepest gratitude to the following individuals for their exceptional service: Their selfless actions amidst adversity exemplify the…
