FRG 1011th QM

Of the over 200 recipient is a special veteran, Frank Foster who is a three war veteran. He served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam.

Vietnam Era Veterans Medallion Presentation Ceremony including special remarks from United States Senator Jerry Moran, Gregg Burden (Executive Director, KS Commission on Veterans Affairs), and Wayne Bollig (Deputy Director, KS Commission on Veterans Affairs).

Over 200 Veterans will receive a Vietnam Medallion, medal and certificate of appreciation from the state of Kansas.

Mark your calendars and clear your schedules to check this out!

June 20th a day to honor our veterans. Independence is on track to create a new veterans memorial. Engraved Bricks of Honor for the new memorial will be available for purchase. Many other events will be going on throughout the day. Come out and enjoy the day!

Also check out the www.veteransfreedomsquare.com for more info on the veterans preservation project.

Veterans Freedom Square | Help make it a reality. Help make it a reality.

Here is the T-shirt available for this weekends events. This limited run will ONLY be available the day of the event to all in attendance. All proceeds will go to the Veterans Freedom Square project. This event will be held at Memorial Hall in downtown Independence. Plan to attend and show your colors.

This project will honor all military personnel currently serving and Veteran’s who have served in the U.S. Military during peacetime or during wartime. The future location of the Veteran’s Freedom Square will be located in the local community park.