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VETERAN’S DAY
Special Edition
November 6, 2019
Wall of Honor Unveiling
A Medal of Honor Wall will be
unveiled Saturday, Nov. 8 at 10
a.m. during a public Veterans Day
weekend dedication ceremony
at the Portland, Oregon Military
Entrance Processing Station,
7545 N.E. Ambassador Place.
The memorial will recognize 15
Medal of Honor recipients from
Oregon and bring a new focal
point to remember all those who
have processed into the military
from Oregon and their bravery.
Traditions to Honor Veterans
In honor of Veteran’s Day, you’re
invited to join the Historic Trust and
city of Vancouver for the 33rd Annual
Lough Legacy Veterans’ Parade, Satur-
day, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. at Fort Vancouver
National Site and proceeding to down-
town Vancouver. Over 100 groups plan
A Vancouver tradition is the city’s
annual Veterans Parade. This year’s
festivities are held on Saturday, Nov.
9 starting at 11 a.m. from the Fort
Vancouver National Site and proceed-
ing to downtown Vancouver.
to participate to recognize and honor our
veterans in the parade.
Also on Saturday, the Community
Military Appreciation Committee in-
vites the public to honor veterans at
an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
at Hudson’s Bay High School, 1601 E.
McLoughlin Blvd., showcasing busi-
nesses and organizations that employ
or support veterans. There will be inter-
active and static exhibits, free hot dogs,
chips, ice cream and coffee. C-Tran
will be offering shuttle service between
downtown Vancouver and Hudson’s
Bay High School every 15 minutes.