Tag: memorial
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Watch the story of the Hmong in the Secret War in Laos
In 2006, The Sheboygan Press documented how the Lao, Hmong and American Veterans Memorial was built and told the Secret War story. Full story: https://www.aol.com/news/watch-story-hmong-secret-war-133654792.html
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Sheboygan Hmong memorial’s final public ceremony somber and celebratory
This year’s public dedication at the Lao, Hmong and American Veterans Memorial was the last due to dwindling numbers of Hmong veterans in Sheboygan. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/sheboygan-hmong-memorial-final-public-100215414.html
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Sheboygan Hmong memorial’s final public ceremony somber and celebratory
This year’s public dedication at the Lao, Hmong and American Veterans Memorial was the last due to dwindling numbers of Hmong veterans in. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/sheboygan-hmong-memorial-final-public-100215414.html
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Sheboygan’s Lao, Hmong and American Veterans Memorial creation story
Sheboygan residents created the unique Lao, Hmong and American Veterans Memorial which graces the Sheboygan lakefront to this day. Full story: https://www.aol.com/news/sheboygans-lao-hmong-american-veterans-220246045.html
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Memorial Day weekend events in Oshkosh include parades and more
Oshkosh will host several events to honor fallen service members for Memorial Day weekend. Activities include a speaker series at the EAA Aviation Museum and the Hmong National Memorial Day Festival. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a0de05ec8394e378aa1d3fae6d1e8b0&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.thenorthwestern.com%2fstory%2flife%2fevents%2f2026%2f05%2f20%2foshkosh-memorial-day-weekend-events-ceremonies-festival-car-show%2f90158081007%2f&c=4212428293141622583&mkt=en-us
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Sheboygan Memorial Day parade and other county events return this year
Many events throughout the county return to honor military personnel who died serving in the United States Armed Forces, like the Sheboygan parade. Full story: https://packerswire.usatoday.com/story/news/local/2026/05/18/sheboygan-county-memorial-day-parades-ceremonies-brat-frys-may-25/90085168007/
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Flags will fly at half-staff in Wisconsin on May 14. Here’s why
U.S. flags typically fly at half-staff in the wake of national tragedies or after deaths of government officials, military members or first responders. They also fly at half-staff on Memorial Day and … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a04a5e45f844b14993042c043b8ba1c&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2flocal%2fwisconsin%2f2026%2f05%2f13%2fwhy-flags-will-be-at-half-staff-in-wisconsin-on-may-14%2f90057790007%2f&c=2975543362770850686&mkt=en-us
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Flags will fly at half-staff in Wisconsin on May 14. Here’s why
U.S. flags typically fly at half-staff in the wake of national tragedies or after deaths of government officials, military members or first responders. They also fly at half-staff on Memorial Day and … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a054ea090fe4fdfb4dbcc3dc8caa108&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2flocal%2fwisconsin%2f2026%2f05%2f13%2fwhy-flags-will-be-at-half-staff-in-wisconsin-on-may-14%2f90057790007%2f&c=2975543362770850686&mkt=en-us
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Legal battle over Cannon Falls veterans memorial returns to court
At the center of the dispute is an 89-acre site along Goodhue County Road 14, where the American Veterans Memorial Park (AVMP) has been planned. Full story: https://www.kttc.com/2026/04/13/legal-battle-over-cannon-falls-veterans-memorial-returns-court/
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Wisconsin memorial seeks donations as it adds new names honoring Lao, Hmong and US Secret War veterans
The Lao, Hmong and American Veterans Memorial is seeking public donations as it prepares to dedicate 10 new picture panels and engrave eight additional names this year. The panels are part of an … Full story: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/wisconsin-memorial-seeks-donations-adds-145912005.html
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Clovis Veterans Memorial hosts celebration of Hmong culture
The community gathered at the Clovis Veterans Memorial to celebrate the Hmong community and veterans.The Fresno Center, Lao Veterans of America, and SGU Veteran … Full story: https://kmph.com/news/local/clovis-veterans-memorial-hosts-celebration-of-hmong-culture
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Clovis Veterans Memorial District to host Hmong American cultural celebration
Tags: American, celebration, Clovis, community, Hmong, Hmong American, memorial, news, story, veteransCelebrating the American Spirit: Hmong American Friendship is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District, located at 808 Fourth St. Community members are encouraged … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6957ff6f666645949b21d139b691cb75&url=https%3a%2f%2fclovisroundup.com%2fclovis-veterans-memorial-district-to-host-hmong-american-cultural-celebration%2f&c=16367461534729538303&mkt=en-us
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Proposed Lao Hmong memorial in Westminster shelved
A Lao-Hmong memorial set to be built in a Westminster park is not happening after nearly 20 years of planning. Full story: https://www.coloradopolitics.com/2025/12/29/proposed-lao-hmong-memorial-in-westminster-shelved/
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The Gift Of Literacy: Give a Kid a Book Drive Returns Through Dec. 15
Between 2020 and 2024, the Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library’s annual Give a Kid a Book program has received and distributed over nearly 20,000 books. This year the program is … Full story: https://volumeone.org/articles/2025/12/08/376835-the-gift-of-literacy-annual-give-a-kid-a-book
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L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library holding annual ‘Give a Kid a Book’ program
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – The Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library’s annual ‘Give a Kid a Book’ program is underway. According to a press release from the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/books-and-literature/l-e-phillips-memorial-public-library-holding-annual-give-a-kid-a-book-program/ar-AA1RdwiQ
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As Wisconsin celebrates Veterans Day, lawmakers are considering these 12 veteran-related bills
Proposals this session on veterans issues range from housing and education to property taxes and Milwaukee War Memorial Center renovations. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/as-wisconsin-celebrates-veterans-day-lawmakers-are-considering-these-12-veteran-related-bills/ar-AA1Q8Xuc
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Hmong Cultural and Community Agency celebrates 50 years in America with Hmong New Year celebration this weekend
The La Crosse Hmong New Year celebration will be at Veterans Memorial Park in West Salem this year on September 20 and 21. Full story: https://www.wxow.com/news/coulee/hmong-cultural-and-community-agency-celebrates-50-years-in-america-with-hmong-new-year-celebration/article_60cc78d7-1176-4cb5-ab9e-47493a8d5928.html