Memorial Day tribute honors those who shed blood
Retired U S Army Brig Gen Steve Feldmann spoke at Cedar Rapids Memorial Day ceremony at All Veterans Memorial Park. More than 200 attendees heard Feldmann reflect on fallen comrades from Iraq and Afghanistan and the new Eastern Iowa Purple Heart Monument dedication. Over 20 Purple Heart recipients attended, including veterans John Talley and John Sackett. The ceremony highlighted the Purple Heart honor established by George Washington in 1782.
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Purple Heart monument unveiled in Cedar Rapids memory event
Barry Adams spearheaded the Jefferson High School Class of 1966 project to honor veterans with a memorial in Cedar Rapids. The effort raised 25 000 dollars and includes a brick for Vietnam casualty Terry Randall. Nancy Clark donated in memory of her son Steve Clark, killed in Iraq in 1990, with Memorial Day chosen for the dedication.
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Lincoln's Gettysburg Address recalled at Iowa City ceremony
Robert Dane recites the Gettysburg Address at Oakland Cemetery as part of Memorial Day observances in Town City. He notes the speech’s enduring message of unity, liberty, and equality, tracing its relevance to U S history and the sacrifices of soldiers.
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The Gazette Company Contact Info and Rates
The Gazette provides daily Cedar Rapids publication details with address 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52401 postmaster box 1862 and subscription rates 8 weekly 416 yearly in state 468 yearly out of state plus general and subscription service phone numbers 319 398 8333 319 339 3150 and 319 398 8211.
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