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Spring/Early Summer 2015 IOWA DEPARTMENT of VETERANS IOWA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS NEWSLETTER 7105 NW 70th Avenue, Camp Dodge — Building 3465, Johnston, IA 50131 515-252-4698 800-838-4692 https://va.iowa.gov Spring/Early Summer 2015 Greetings to the Iowa veterans community, We’re pleased to provide this issue of our newslet- of the Iowa Vietnam Veterans Memorial glistened ter to you. You can see that it’s been a busy and with the lower portion covered by a crescent bun- exciting year. There are many events occurring ting. Governor Branstad officiated the ceremony across our state to recognize and honor our vet- just as he had in 1984 when the monument was erans and those serving in our military. I’m taking originally dedicated. Colonel Harold Johnson, of this opportunity to highlight some of the events Fairfield, was the guest speaker. He is a Vietnam the Department has conducted as well as make veteran and flew high-level security mission. He you aware of others that are scheduled this year. was shot-down and was imprisoned at the Hanoi Hilton for over four years. He provided an amaz- During this year we will celebrate the 150th anni- ing talk about being an American. Many Vietnam versary of the end of America’s Civil War, the 70th veterans — veterans of all conflicts and wars, and anniversary of the end of World War II, and the 40th friends of veterans attended. anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. Many America men and women answered their nation’s The monument was inscribed in 1984 with the call to serve and protect our rights and freedoms. names of 851 Iowans who gave their lives for their Iowans have always enthusiastically respond- county while serving in Vietnam. Several years lat- ed when the call went out to do their part. The er additional names were added. One name was events that we do are a very small payment back omitted. I don’t know why. It just was. Through for all that they have done for future generations the diligent efforts of Dan and Mary Gannon and in America and around the world. David Thornburg this has been corrected. Douglas Eugene Peterson, a rifleman in the 101th Airborne We celebrated Iowa’s Vietnam Veterans Recogni- Division, was seriously injured in a firefight in tion Day at the monument on the capitol grounds 1969. He was evacuated through military medical on 7 May. We were overwhelmed with the number channels and for the next six years, he received who attended on a day when thunderstorms were continual medical care and many surgeries to re- all around us. They fortunately went around us for pair the extensive damages. Douglas died in 1975 the most part and we only dealt with a few sprin- in Fairfield, Iowa, his hometown. kles. During this year’s Recognition Day ceremony, Doug- This year’s Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day was las’s sisters removed the crescent bunting that a very special event, especially for one southeast had covered his name. Douglas’ mother and father Iowa family. The weather was questionable ear- and extended family attended the ceremony. The ly that morning. The radar and skies threatened addition of Douglas’ name to the Iowa monument heavy rains in the Des Moines area at the start- provides closure for the family and hopefully to ing time for the ceremony. We made a decision our monument. to move forward and execute the plan. We had a few sprinkles but they didn’t dampen the spirits Memorial Day services at the Iowa Veterans Cem- of those who attended. The shiny black granite etery and at the Community Choice Credit Union continued on page 2 Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs Page 2 continued from page 1 Convention Center/Veterans Memorial followed quick- in front of the fair’s administration building. The Iowa ly. Senator Joni Ernst and Congressman David Young State Fair Veterans Day parade is a long-standing fair spoke at the cemetery to the largest crowd that had tradition. The parade route is lined several deep as gathered there under threatening skies for our annual the parade makes its way down the Grand Concourse ceremony to honor our veterans who have served our and its route around the fairground. The on-lookers country and have passed. Congressman Young spoke are as varied as the parade entries. Veterans, veter- at Veterans Memorial, again to a very large audience. ans service and support groups, friends of veterans The audience was composed of veterans of all eras, and good patriotic Americans. Many are Iowans; many families of those who have passed and many buried at come from across the country and around the world. the cemetery. There were visitors from the community The applications have been mailed and are also avail- and across the state. There were young families with able on our IDVA website. We hope to see you in the no family military experience. The cemetery looked parade or applauding our veterans from the curb. outstanding and is certainly a fitting final resting place for our veterans. We are also updating the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs website. Our endeavor is to make information More events are in the planning. The Spirit of ’45 is a concerning veterans issues, programs, and benefits national effort to recognize and honor our World War more readily accessible. The design is completed. We II veterans. Congress declared a national Spirit of ’45 are working with IT for content connections at this Day several years ago and Iowa has participated with time. We plan to put it up live soon. visits and proclamations. This year, the Iowa Veterans Ceremony will be the Iowa location for the celebration Time passes quickly. I came to this position two year’s of an international Spirit of ’45. On Sunday, 16 August ago. Those two years have come and gone fast. As we 2015, Spirit of ’45 ceremonies will be conducted at complete one event we look forward to the planning Arlington National Cemetery, all national cemeteries, and conduct of another. I appreciate all of the efforts the national cemeteries operated by the American of those in our IDVA office, at the Iowa Veterans Cem- Battlefield Monument Commission and the US Park etery and Iowa Veterans Home, in the county veterans Service, and many state cemeteries around the world. offices, and our stakeholders at US Veterans Affairs Re- gional Office, at the US Veterans Affairs Medical Cen- The Iowa ceremony will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Iowa ters, at the Vet’s Center, and the governor’s office, the Veterans Cemetery. Governor Terry E. Branstad is the Iowa Legislature, and the other state departments and guest speaker. Capt. Jerry Yellin, of Fairfield, Iowa and agencies and many, many others for all they do on a a World War II fighter pilot, will provide remarks. Many regular basis to help all of us do our mission of caring special touches have been added to make Iowa’s cer- for our veterans and their families. We’ll all look for- emony a very special remembrance and recognition of ward to another good year. all of our World War II veterans and their families and our community. We hope you will be able to join us. I wish you a good day and thank you for all you are doing for our veterans. Please remember that our na- The next morning on Monday, 17 August 2015, we will tion’s veterans provided this wonderful land to us and conduct our annual Iowa State Fair Veterans Day pa- made it possible for us to do what we do. May God rade. The parade time is 11:00 a.m. Governor Bran- bless them all. stad, the Commander-in-Chief of the Iowa National Guard, will officiate the parade. He will be joined by Colonel Robert C. King (Ret) other dignitaries on the reviewing stand that is located Executive Director w w w Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs Page 3 Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day 2015 Photos by Robert Nandell Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs Page 4 Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day 2015 Con’t. The family of Doug Peterson Photos by Robert Nandell Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs Page 5 Memorial Day 2015 7:00 am Van interviews Bob King from the Iowa Gold Star Museum 8:00 am - Memorial Day, Iowa Veterans Cemetery Service It is a time to remember our family and veterans that no longer walk among us. — Julie Glueck, sister of Doug Peterson, Vietnam Veteran. Col. Robert King (Ret.) speaks at the ceremony held at the WWII monument on the Iowa capitol grounds. Photos by Robert Nandell Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs Page 6 Iowa Veterans Cemetery Memorial Day 2015 Gettysburg Address Plaque donated by Van Meter Mayor Allan Adams, U.S. Congressman David Young, “The Governor’s Own 49th Iowa V.V.I. U.S. Senator Joni Ernst Photos by Robert Nandell Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs Page 7 Iowa Veterans Cemetery Con’t. Thank you to Wells Fargo Volunteers! In April, Wells Fargo put mulch around 50 trees. Thank you for all your volunteer work!! Congratulations to the Van Meter American Legion Post 403, the Knights of Columbus (WDM), Jason Shepherd (owner Bob’s Septic & Portable Restrooms), and Gloria Doyle (bugler) - all of whom received Governor’s Vol- unteer Recognition Awards at the 32nd annual ceremony held on June 8, 2015. We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give. —Winston Churchill Remember this white stuff? — IVC February 2015...Helloooo Spring! [Photo by cemetery staff member Mindy McGregor] The Iowa Veterans Cemetery reports that through June 25, 2015, there are: Applications on file (still living): 7,653 Interments: 2,505 Veterans interred: 2,015 Dependents interred: 490 w w w Iowa Veterans Cemetery Facts: Caskets: 744 Cremations: 1,694 In Memory of markers: 67 Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs Page 8 Iowa Veterans Cemetery Con’t.
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