Showing posts with label veterans. Show all posts
Showing posts with label veterans. Show all posts

Saturday, May 30, 2020

Flags of the Forgotten Soldiers

Liberty Memorial displayed 140 flags to bring attention and awareness to the fact that 140 veterans are lost to suicide each week. Information was provided by the flags about the Veterans Crisis Hotline for confidential support 24/7.

Saturday, November 9, 2019

Salute to Veterans

Opening ceremony at the KU–North Carolina Greensboro game last night was a salute to veterans. The game ball was brought down from the rafters by a soldier as well.

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Vietnam Service Locations

KCPT's booth at Union Station offered an opportunity to collect stories of veterans. Vietnam veterans and their families were invited to mark the date and location of their service on the 13 x 20 foot map.

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Tiny House on the Move

This tiny house is being moved after it was on display Sunday at work. The Veteran's Community Project is building a community of these houses to provide to homeless vets.

Monday, May 30, 2016

KC Thunder Ride

KC Thunder gathered at the Mission Hy-Vee in preparation for a ride to the National Cemetery in Ft. Scott to lay wreaths on graves for Memorial Day. The Thunder Ride is annual event to honor troops and raise funds for veterans. About 250 cyclists were participating.