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Working to identify all Idaho's veteran
memorials |
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May 23, 2017 |
With Memorial Day coming up, Governor C.L.
“Butch” Otter announced today that the Idaho
Division of Veterans Services has launched an
effort to identify all Idaho monuments and
memorials honoring the military and veterans.
“It’s important for us all to remember with
gratitude all those who made the ultimate
sacrifice to protect our nation, our people and
our way of life,” Otter said. “Communities
throughout Idaho pay homage to the courageous
men and women who laid down their lives for us.
We want to celebrate those local tributes to
patriotism and valor that help us never forget
the great legacy of our heroes.”
In conjunction with Memorial Day observances on
Monday, May 29th, the Idaho Division of Veterans
Services (IDVS) is utilizing
https://www.historypin.org/en/ and seeking
assistance from the public and veterans’ service
organizations to collect photos, history and
stories regarding the many memorials throughout
Idaho.
Historypin.org is a free online site for
people to share historical and contemporary
photographs.
Uploaded content can be explored using maps and
timelines and enriched with the fascinating
stories uncovered by local communities. The
memorials and monuments project will enable
Idahoans to share stories and archive materials
while creating a dynamic digital legacy for
future generations to view and cherish.
To participate in this important project,
contact IDVS or view the instructional guide
found at
http://veterans.idaho.gov/memorials. To view
the progress of this living history project,
visit the collection at
https://www.historypin.org/en/idaho-veterans-memorials/. |
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