Politics & Government

Local Veterans Killed, Missing in Action To Be Honored at Memorial

The Castro Valley Veterans Memorial Committee is looking to honor vets that were killed in action, went missing in action or were prisoners of war to be included in the memorial set to be dedicated this Veterans Day.

By the Castro Valley Veterans Memorial Committee

We are looking for any and all veterans that were killed in action ("KIA"), missing in action ("MIA"), or were prisoners of war ("POW") from any war fought. 

Their names go on the flag pedestal of the . There will be no charge for these honored veterans. Anyone with a name can send it to Jim Uhlik at commander@vfw9601.org

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Dedication of the memorial is set for Sunday November 11, 2012 — Veterans Day.

A pre-dedication dinner will be held on Saturday, November 10, by the and with VFW Post 9601.

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There are plenty of spaces still left for names on the Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine stones for veterans, as well as bricks to be purchased by anyone, including businesses.

The bricks are great way for the public to participate in the Memorial by honoring loved ones who have served their country.

For more information and to donate to the memorial, please visit the memorial website at www.CVVM.info.


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