Limited Edition
PATRIOT magazine
to debut in August
Subscrj,tion included wffh membership
The Veterans of Oregon
Association, a non-profit corpo-
ration, registered in Oregon, has
launched its "Patriarch" (charter)
member drive in search of veter-
ans, families of veterans and other
patriotic Oregonians dedicated to
a common cause as patriots in
action - through thought, word
and deed.
There are more than
380,000 veterans in the state of
Oregon; one of the highest per
capita rates in the nation. The
VOA's purpose is to unite and
support all who have served, and
those who continue to serve.
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The VOA wants to bring
together veterans, families, civic
and service dubs, businesses, and
other veterans' organizations
from throughout the state. Our
goal is to develop, enhance and
expand programs, services and
benefits in appreciation and rec-
ognition for their service to our
state and nation.
The VOA is committed to
service and cooperation. We will
compliment and support those
events, programs and activities
dedicated to common goals of
promoting patriotism, protecting
the welfare of our veterans and
their families and insuring the
freedom and democracy of our
state and nation.
By uniting members from
throughout all of Oregon, the
VOA will be able to provide sup-
port, services and programs for
veterans, local communities,
schools, and other veterans' or-
ganizations.
The VOA's success will
depend on strength - in numbers.
Consider joining today.
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Commemorative
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Shilo Inns owner's support launches VOA
I
The American Veterans and
Desert Storm Memorial was officially
dedicated on Sunday, May 15, 1994. Fea·
tured speakers included General Merrill
A. McPeak, chief of staff of the Air Force;
Admiral (htired) David E. Jeremiah, for•
mer vice-chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff under General Colin Powell; and
Jon Mangis, Director, Ongon Depart·
ment of Veteran•' Affairs. During the
ceremony the monument was deeded by
Shilo Inn• owner, Mark S. Hemstttet, to
the Veterans of Oregon AMOciation.
A $50,000 financial grant and
contributions - in- kind to the Veterans
of Oregon Association by Shilo Inns'
owner, Mark 5. Hemstreet, has launched
the organizational efforts and statewide
membership drive of the group, accord-
ing to Bob Hagen, executive director of
the non-profit, non-partisan organiza-
tion.
Hemstreet, who is not a veteran
himself, feels that if it weren't for the
men and women who have served our
country, and those who continue to
serve, freedom and democracy as we
know it would not be possible.
"Mark Hemstreet's support to
veterans and their families is never-end-
ing," according to Hagen. "During the
Gulf War, a family program coordinator
for the Oregon National Guard asked
Hemstreet if their group could use a
room at one of his hotels for a family
gathering at Christmas. Mark did even
more. He invited all of the Oregon Guard
unit's family members to a Christmas
party, complete with food, entertain-
ment and Santa Claus," Hagen said.
"And when the soldiers came home,
Mark threw a 'Welcome Home' celebra-
tion to thank the veterans and their fami-
lies."
According to Hagen, "He
(Hemstreet) is always going out of his
way to support our veterans, recogniz-
ing their efforts and showing his appre-
ciation for the sacrifices that these men
and women in uniform have endured
andcontinuetoenduretokeepthiscoun-
try free. The VOA seeks to recognize
those individuals and businesses who
support our veterans, and Mark
Hemstreet is a true example of a Patriot
in action - not with just occasional out-
bursts of patriotism and pride - but
every day of the year."
Another example of Hemstreet's
respect for our veterans: he constructed
the American V eteransand DesertStorm
Memorial in Lincoln City, overlooking
the Pacific Ocean, adjacent to his ocean-
front resort property.
Hemstreet says, "I was inspired
to create this memorial because I wanted
to ensure that a permanent monument
was created in respect for all thoee who
have served, and continue to serve, to
defend freedom and democracy; and in
memory of all those who gave their lives
in all American wars and conflicts. I
want my children, and my children's
children, to never forget the sacrifices
that our veterans have made for this
country of ours."
The monument is a hexagonal
style format, six feet high at the hue. It
is three feet wide at the top and five feet
wide at the bottom on each of the six
sides. F.ach side displays the official
logo from the respective branches of the
armed forces and includes a historical
narrative of each branch's participation
in Desert Storm, along with the names of
those killed in action. An American flag
Oies atop the monument at all timea jllll
as ii does on all 49 his holel properties.·