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Not long after the country celebrates men an d women in un if or m on Vetera ns Day, La r r y McLa i n an d his family relive another, far more

painful memory.

Seven years ago th is Nov. 29, Ar my of f icers k nocked on the door w ith heav y hearts and hats in ha nd to infor m th e McLa in fa m i ly t hat th ei r son, brot her an d new dad, Pf c. Buddy McLain, died in an insurgent attack in Afghanistan during Operation Freedom. The 24-year old A rmy Private was one of si x sol-diers gunned down in 2010 when an Afghan border policemen they were training suddenly turned on them and opened fire.

“It’s still a hard thing to dea l w ith,” McLain said from his Rumford home. “But it is getting better. It actually helps being able to talk about it. That way you don’t hold it in and bottle it up.”

Like tens of thousands of Gold Star families across th e United States whose loved ones ser v ing in the Armed Forces gave their lives on battlefields throughout the globe, McLain’s da i ly mi ssion is to keep hi s son’s memor y alive. Buddy’s spirit fills a room inside Larr y McLain’s home dedicated to him — its con-tents intended for the son he left behind who was just 9-months-old when he died.

But come next summer, a lasting memoria l will be driven across daily by thousands when the new bridge connecting Mexico and Peru

is na med in honor of Buddy McLa in. La rr y McLain hopes to be the first one to drive across that bridge w ith his grandson, Owen, in the front seat beside him.

And a small, but dedicated group of veterans w ill be th ere to present McLain w it h a ver y specia l f lag honoring his fa mily’s ul t imate sacrifice.

“W hat drives our club are those service men a nd women who never made it home. An d those people who’ve never made it home have left huge scars,” said Roger Dargie, president of VOTAF Motorcycle Club based in Poland. “Gold Star families have made the ultimate sacrifice.”

Standing for “Veterans of the Armed Force,” VOTA F ha s made it it s m i ssion to honor Ma i ne’s Go ld St a r fa m i l ies by del iver i ng Killed In Action f lags to as many as they can. Da rg ie sa id th e gr oup does more th a n just present families with a f lag. He said the motor-cycle club ensures each red and black f lag is signed by dozens of veterans from all military branches outside the middle circle. The inner circle is reser ved for messages meant to be shared only between Gold Star families.

According to the KIA Honor Flag Organization website — w w w.kiahonorf lag.org — the idea of creating a special f lag to honor America’s

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militar y men and women who were killed in action came about in 1993. Following a vigil at the Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, an anony mous motorcycle rider decided to find a way to honor Americans Killed In Action w ith a special f lag in much the same way as the immediately recognizable black and white POW/MIA f lags.

“I think it’s important that we do this so that people understa nd an d kn ow what th ey’re going through,” VOTAF member, Jim “Yukon” Grenier, said of the club’s mission to present Maine Gold Star families with a KIA f lag. “You can see it on people’s faces when you stop and take the time to ask, ‘I see you have a Gold Star license plate. Can you tell me about your loved one?’”

The 56-year-old Air Force veteran from Oxford said the KI A Flag presentations project was what initially got him involved w ith VOTAF, which has only been in existence for a handful of yea rs. As a rider, he sa id he was sea rch-ing for a motorcycle club to join. As a veteran and father whose son served overseas in Iraq, VOTAF’s mission to honor military families hit home.

VOTA F members present KI A Flags to Gold Star families at everything from small, private ceremonies at their clubhouse to larger venues such as the upcoming presentation to McLain next summer at the official bridge dedication.

The group also raises money through motor-cycle runs and donations and often volunteers their time to help veterans in need.

Da rg ie, Grenier an d ot her members of th e small, but committed motorcycle club strive to remain in contact with Gold Star families long after the f lags transfer hands in an effort to keep their lost loved one’s memor y a live. From barbeques at their clubhouse to splitting wood at the homes of local veterans, the group looks to honor Am erica’s milita r y men an d women any way they can.

Bot h Da rg ie an d Gren ier ag ree th at th ei r clubhouse al so of fers an of ten much-need respite for veterans and Gold Star families. Club members adhere to a strict honor code of opening their hearts and ears to veterans and Gold Star family members, allowing them to share their stories and feel heard w ithout feeling judged.

McLain was introduced to VOTAF by another Gold Star family member during a KI A Flag ceremony at their clubhouse. He was imme-diately impressed by how the group treated Gold Star family members, veterans and visi-tors with such high regard and respect. When approached by Dargie about the group pre-senting him with a KIA Flag, McLain said he knew the right time and place — the 2018 dedi-cation of the Buddy Wendall McLain Bridge honoring his son’s memory.

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Th e W o rk of W a r : Honor i ng Vetera n s a nd th e Ones Th ey L e f t Be h i nd” te l l s

t he stor y of vetera ns in our local community throughout h istor y. We ar e celebrat i ng the veterans’ courage, strug-g le, an d pat r iot ism du r i ng America’s wars and honoring their ser v ice to our countr y. B a t e s M a n u f a c t u r i n g Company kept up w ith mili-tary textile demands, proving t he resi liency of our people and our country. Women and immigrant populations were pushed into new roles previ-ously held by men who went to wa r. Th e ex h ibit a l low s visitors and veterans alike to acknowledge where we once were and just how far we have come. Th e photog raph an d stor y element s donated by t he communit y members of the veterans they care about showcase th e va lor of th ese

men and women and ensure t hat none of th eir sacrif ices will be forgotten. The historic a r t i fac t s an d Mu seu m L-A col lec t ion item s d i splayed remind us of the changes that wartime can bring not only to t hose overseas, but to th ose who remain in the workforce and their families. This exhi-bition will feature a thank you card station for visitors of all ages to complete in recogni-tion an d th a nks to vetera ns who have given so much for t hei r cou nt r y. Th ese ca rds w ill be delivered to veterans hospitals and nursing homes. A di splay represent i ng vet-er a ns wh o have pa sse d in both war and peace time will be pa r t of th e ex hibit. ”The Work of Wa r: Honoring Vet-erans and the Ones They Left

A collection of the Gosselin brothers who served in World War II, the Vietnam War and Korean War for the Army, Navy, National Guard and Air Force.

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T he men an d women wh o defend the liberties and free-doms of th e count r ies th ey represent hold a special place i n pe ople’s hea r t s an d an eter na l spot in th ei r cou n-tries’ histories.

A ny oppor t u n it y is a good t i me to com memorate th e braver y an d sel f less deeds of m i li t a r y per son nel, but certa in prominent holidays i n November ma ke th is an espec ia l ly im por t a nt t i me to th a n k vetera ns for th ei r service.

M a n y p l ac es a r ou nd t h e world pause an d remember fallen veterans on Nov. 11, but a good majorit y of Vetera ns Day and Remembrance Day commemorative events focus on pa st an d cu r rent veter-ans who are still alive. There are many ways to honor the militar y at home and abroad i n t i me for th e November festivities. The following are just a handful of ways to show appreciation for military men and women.

• Pitch in at home. According to the United States Depart-ment of Defense, the United St a t e s m i l i ta r y cu r r en t l y deploys active dut y person-nel in nea rly 150 countries. Ma ny of th os e tr oops ar e separated from their families for months at a time, and that

separation can ma ke things difficult for their loved ones back home. If a neig hbor’s s p ou s e is de plo y e d ov e r-seas, offer to help around the house. W hether it’s mow ing t hei r law n, dr oppi ng th ei r k ids of f at school or in v it-i ng th e wh ole fa m i ly over for d i nn er one ni g ht each week, such gestures can go a long way towa rd easing th e burden faced by spouses of deployed military personnel.

• An ot her way to help vet-era ns is to assist wi t h th eir pet s. So me dog s an d ca t s get left behind when troops a re deploye d or forc e d to move. Volunteering to foster a pet until a soldier returns is another way to give back. Some mi lita r y ser v ice dogs ca n be in ju red or tr au ma-tized during battle. Working dog s ca n be reha bi l it ate d or adopted upon ret u r n i ng home.

• W hen dining out, ask your ser ver if you can pay the tab for a soldier or veteran you see in the restaurant.

• At tend a m i li ta r y pa rade with your family and explain the significance of the day to children in attendance.

• Draft letters and send care packages to soldiers currently i n se r v ic e fa r aw ay f r om home.

• V i si t a m i l i t a r y me m o -ria l in a cit y nea r you. Your tow n al so may have its ow n memorial.

• Volunteer at a veterans hos-pita l. Un for t u nately, ma ny s e r v i c e m e n a n d wo m e n r e t u r n ho me f r om t h e i r deploy ment s wi t h in ju r ies

or he a lt h co nd it ion s th at requ i re long-ter m ca re. By volunteering at veteran hos-pita ls, men and women can h e l p v e t e ra n s o v e r co me t hei r in ju r ies an d prov ide much-needed help to sta f f at hospitals that could use a helping hand. Visit volunteer.va.gov for more information.

• Donat ions to a vetera ns’ cha r it y is one mea su re of support the public can offer. Many charities work to serve

t he needs of vetera ns. Th e Wou nde d Wa r r ior P r oje c t p r o v i d e s r e h a b i l i t a t i on , counseling and activities for veterans who were wounded during service, while Homes f or Ou r Tr o op s re mo de ls

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For the exhibit opening, which is the observed Vetera ns Day holiday, Museum L-A wi ll be extending their hours and will be open rom 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Veterans and their families will be able to visit Museum L-A free of charge on Nov. 10 and 11.

Don Cummingham, served as Sergeant Crew Chief for the Air Force in the Vietnam War

Lionel St. Pierre, World War II Army veteran, also worked at Lewiston Public Works as a mechanic for many years.

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Elaine “Ellie” McCarty, Vietnam War Army nurse.

Marcel J. Giard, Army veteran from World War II, served as commander of German POW camp in Lugano, Italy.

James Lawlor, Sergeant in the Vietnam and Korean Wars, earned a purple heart.

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need their homes remodeled as a result of their injuries. The USO provides a variety of services for veterans and can always use donations or volunteers.

• Have children speak with veterans in your family, including grandparents, uncles and aunts or even their own parents. It can help them gain perspective on the important roles the mil-itary plays.

• Ask a veteran to give a commencement speech at a school or to be the guest of honor at a special function.

• Drive disabled veterans to doctors’ appointments or to run any errands.

• Support a local VFW organization.

• Create a scrapbook for a veteran in your life.

• Cheer for or th ank militar y personnel each time you see them.

• Visit the veterans’ portion of a nearby cemeter y and place poppies or other f lowers on the graves.

• Always keep the military on your mind and never forget those who have served and didn’t return home.

Armistice Day, Remembrance Day and Veterans Day are great ways to honor past and current militar y for their service and sacrifice.

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In the summer of 1862, George F. Root was putting the fin-ishing touches on the words and music of the “Battle Cry of Freedom” that would be adopted as a national anthem

(in different versions) by both the Union and the Confeder-acy. It was the second summer of a terrible war that few had believed would last more than several months. Thousands had al ready died at places like Wilson’s Creek, Bull Run, Shiloh, and Fort Donelson.

On July 17 of that year, Congress enacted legislation that authorized the President to purchase “cemetery grounds” to be used as national cemeteries “for soldiers who shall have

died in the service of the country.” Fourteen cemeteries were established that first year, including one in the sleepy Mary-land town of Sharpsburg where 4,476 Union soldiers were laid to rest after the one day of terrible slaughter that was the Battle of Antietam. (By way of comparison, approximately 3,000 Americans, British and Canadians died on June 6, 1944, in the invasion of Normandy).

By 1870, th e rema ins of nea rly 300,000 Union dead had been buried in 73 national cemeteries. Most of the cemeter-ies were located in the southeast, near the battlefields and campgrounds of the Civ il War. After the war, Army crews scoured the countr yside to locate the remains of soldiers who had died in battle. They were buried with honor in the new national cemeteries, which were enclosed by brick walls and entered by means of ornate gates. Tragically, however, the identities of nearly half of those who died in service to the Union and are buried in national cemeteries are unknown.

The National Cemeter y Administration has evolved slowly since the initial period of great challenge associated with the Civil War. All honorably discharged veterans became eligible for burial in 1873. Cemeteries associated with military posts on the western frontier, such as Fort McPherson, Nebraska, were added to the system in the late 19th century.

In the 1930s, new national cemeteries were established to ser ve veterans living in major metropolitan areas such as New York, Ba ltimore, Minneapolis, San Diego, San Fran-cisco, an d Sa n An tonio. Severa l, closely associated wi t h batt lef ields such as Gett ysburg, were tr a nsferred to th e National Park Service because of their value in interpreting

the historical significance of the battles. In 1973, Public Law 93-43 authorized the transfer of 82 national cemeteries from the Department of the Army to the Veterans Administration, now the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Joining with 21 VA veterans cemeteries located at hospitals and nursing homes, the National Cemetery System comprised 103 cem-eteries after the transfer.

On November 11, 1998, the President signed the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 changing the name of the National Cemetery System (NCS) to the National Cem-etery Administration (NCA).

Today, there are 149 national cemeteries in all. VA, through its Nat iona l Cemeter y Adm inist rat ion, ad m i nisters 135 of th em. Two nat iona l Cemeteries — Ar ling ton an d Sol-diers Home — are still administered by the Army. Fourteen national cemeteries are maintained by the Department of the Interior.

More than 4.1 million people, including Veterans of ever y war and conf lict — from the Revolutionar y War to the war in Iraq and Af ghanistan — are honored by buria l in VA’s national cemeteries. More than 20,000 acres of land from Hawaii to Maine, and from Alaska to Puerto Rico are devoted to the memorialization of those who served this nation. More than 350 recipients of the Medal of Honor are buried in VA’s national cemeteries.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs websiteTogus National Cemetery (east gate), Maine.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) f u r n ishes upon request, at no cha rge to th e applica nt, a gover nment head-

stone or ma rker for th e un ma rked gr ave of any deceased eligible Veteran in any cemetery around t he world, regardless of their date of death.

A government-furnished headstone or marker may be prov ided for el ig ible vetera ns who died on or after Nov. 1, 1990 and whose grave is marked with a privately purchased headstone. A Government-f urnished meda llion may be prov ided for eligible Veterans who ser ved on or after Apr. 6, 1917 and whose grave is marked w it h a pr iv atel y pu rcha s e d he ad stone or marker.

Flat markers in granite, marble, and bronze and upright headstones in granite and marble are available. Bronze niche markers are a lso available to mark columbaria used for inurn-

ment of cremated remains. The st yle chosen must be permitted by the officials in charge of the private cemetery where it will be placed.

When burial or memorialization is in a national cemetery, state Veterans’ cemetery, or military post/base cemetery, a headstone or marker will be ordered by the cemeter y officials based on inscription information provided by the next of kin or authorized representative.

Spouses and dependents are not eligible for a Government-furnished headstone or marker unless they are buried in a national cemetery, state Veteran’s cemetery, or military post/base cemetery.

Note : There is no cha rge for th e headstone or ma rker itself, however ar ra ngements for placing it in a private cemeter y are the appli-cant’s responsibility and all setting fees are at private expense.

Setting Government Headstones and MarkersCemeter y staff in national, militar y post, and militar y base cemeteries are responsible for setting the headstone or marker at no cost to the applicant. Some state Veterans’ cemeter-ies may charge the applicant a nominal fee for setting a Government-furnished headstone or marker.

A r r a ngement s for set t i ng a Go ver n ment-f urnished headstone or ma rker in a pr ivate cemetery are the applicant’s responsibility and all placement costs are at private expense.

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To sea rch for bu r ia l locat ions of vetera ns, please visit https://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/ and fill in the provide the following informa-tion: cemetery, name, date of birth and date of death.

The database of burial information is updated each day.

Sea rch for buria l locations of veterans and t heir family members in VA Nationa l Cem-eter ies, state vetera ns cemeter ies, va r ious ot her mi lita r y an d Depa r t ment of Interior cemeteries, and for veterans buried in private cemeteries when the grave is marked with a government grave marker.

The Nationw ide Gravesite Locator includes bu r ia l records fr om ma ny sou rces. Th ese sources prov ide varied data; some searches may conta in less informat ion th a n ot hers. Infor mat ion on vetera ns bur ied in pr ivate

cemeteries was collected for the purpose of furnishing government grave markers, and we do not have in for mat ion ava i lable for burials prior to 1997.

Erroneous information can be corrected, but we are unable to add to the information con-tained in the existing record.

If your search returns incorrect information about a veteran or family member buried in a national cemetery, please contact the cem-etery directly to discuss your findings.

To repor t in cor rec t in for mat ion about a veteran buried in a private cemetery, click on “Contact Us” at the top of the website page. Names cannot be added to the listing if a gov-ernment grave marker was not furnished for the grave, or if the existing government grave marker was furnished prior to 1997.

For more complete information concerning individual records, we suggest you contact the cemetery or local officials.

The Ar ling ton Nationa l Cemeter y prov ides i n for mat ion on ser v ice member s bu r ied there. The American Battle Monuments Com-m ission prov ides in for mat ion on ser v ice members buried in overseas cemeteries.

I f you ca nn ot loc ate th e per son you ar e searching for, please prov ide th e follow ing information on each individual:

• Full name, including any alternate spellings

• Date and place of birth

• Date and place of death

• State fr om wh ich th e indiv idua l entered active duty

• Military service branch

• Most request s ta ke approx i mately fou r week s for a reply. Be su re to in clude you r ret u r n ma i ling add ress, phone number or Internet e-mail address with your request and send it to:

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• National Cemetery Administration (43A1)

• Burial Location Request

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Patriotism is in th e air during th e summer mont hs. It starts with Memorial Day and f lows into July 4th. But it’s not just about fireworks, cookouts and parades.

The heart of patriotism is helping others, and like our veterans, volunteer firefighters, EMS personnel and rescue workers are all about helping those in need.

In fact, for veterans looking for new ways to give back, becom-ing a volunteer firefighter can be a great choice to serve their communities.

According to the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS and rescue services, vol-unteer firefighters enjoy many of the same benefits veterans found in the military.

These include a sense of accomplishment, achievement and pride in the work they do. Volunteers get to learn new skills, make new friends, be a part of a tight-knit team, give back to their community, and make a difference.

And there is a significant need across the country for more vol-unteer firefighters, EMTs, and rescue personnel. That is why the NV FC has launched a nationwide recruitment campaign called “Make Me A Firefighter.” The campaign is supported by a federal SAFER grant.

“Recruiting new volunteers is a critical challenge facing many fire and EMS departments,” says NVFC Chair Kevin D. Quinn.

“NV FC research has shown that a key hurdle is many people si mply don’t rea l i ze th ei r depa r t ment needs volu nteers. Another challenge is that volunteer departments often don’t

have the time or resources to develop a robust recruitment campaign. The Make Me A Firefighter campaign helps allevi-ate these obstacles by putting ready-to-use, message-tested resources in the hands of local departments.”

One audience the Council is trying to reach is veterans.

There is a natural fit for those who have ser ved their nation abroad and are now looking for ways to ser ve their commu-nities locally. Communities ser ved by volunteer firefighters depend on them to be their first line of defense for many types of emergencies.

Volunteer firefighters are summoned to a wide array of emer-gencies across the country every day, including fires, medical incidents, terrorist events, natural disasters, hazardous mate-rials incidents, water rescues, and other public service calls.

The public relies on th ese volunteers, who receive specia l training to prepare for what may come.

To lend some perspective:

* Volunteers comprise 70 percent of firefighters in the United States.

* The majority of fire departments in the United States are vol-unteer. Small, rural communities especially rely on volunteers to provide an array of services and protection.

* The time donated by volunteer firefighters saves localities across the countr y an estimated $139.8 billion per year. For many communities, sw itching to an all-career model is not feasible.

Volunteer firefighters come from all backgrounds and profes-sions, and encompass all ages, genders, races, and ethnicities. Members of the public, including veterans, who are interested

in ser v ing their communities as fire ser v ice volunteers can find opportunities by visiting www.MakeMeAFirefighter.org.

Fire departments can add th eir opportunities to th e data-base and access ready-to-use recruitment resources at http://portal.nvfc.org.

Vets can make a difference through volunteer firefighting

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Wit h yea rs of ex perience an d a wi ll ing ness to ma ke a difference in their communities, more older adults are vol-unteering to serve their peers in need. By doing so, they are staying active, meeting new people and learning new skills — all factors that contribute to health and longevity. But most importantly, they are making a difference in the lives of others.

Volunteers Making a Difference in the Lives of Older Adults, a new report from the National Association of Area Agen-cies on Aging (n4a), highlights five volunteer programs that are changing lives.

These progra ms demonstrate how loca l Ar ea Agencies on Aging across the country are innovating to meet criti-ca l needs and offer loca l seniors meaningf ul volunteer opportunities.

“My volunteer work has given me the opportunity to meet w ith some ver y inspirationa l people, whom I other w ise would have never been able to meet because they are home-bound,” says one volunteer.

The five volunteers highlighted in the n4a report represent t housands of older adult volunteers across the countr y who give their time and talents to ensure that other, older

Americans live with dignity and choices in homes and com-munities for as long as possible. They may inspire you to volunteer your time and talents.

In Atlanta, trained volunteers teach health and wellness classes to th eir peers. The classes cover topics such as fitness, healthy sexuality, disaster preparedness and issues related to mental health. Program staff members report that most of their volunteer community educators are in their mid-60s with the most dedicated volunteers in their 70s and 80s.

Veterans in Maine are volunteering to visit other veterans who are often isolated in rural communities. They swap stories and provide companionship. The volunteers also link their fellow veterans to social services and programs that address unmet needs.

“As Vets age, they seem to be forgotten. The need is huge for volunteer veterans to visit and share life stories with other veterans,” says the program’s director.

Ot her senior volunteers across th e countr y are stay ing active in their communities by making weekly phone calls to homebound seniors, helping seniors nav igate public transportation, providing rides to medical appointments, and educating seniors about Medicare, among many other critical tasks.

There is a role for everyone!

For more information about how you can volunteer, contact your local Area Agency on Aging or the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116. For a copy of the five case studies, visit www.n4a.org and find “Volunteer Resource Center” under n4a Initiatives.

Senior volunteers make a difference in the lives of older adults

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The Veterans History Project collects firsthand veterans’ storiesThe Veterans Histor y Project ( V HP) of the Librar y of Congress American Folklife Center is primarily an oral histor y program that collects and preserves the first-hand inter views of America’s wartime veterans. V HP relies on volunteers, both indiv idua ls and organiza-tions, throughout the nation to contribute veterans’ stories to VHP. In addition to audio- and video-recorded inter v iews, V HP accepts memoirs and collections of original photographs, letters, diaries, maps and other historical documents from World War I through current conf licts.

T he Un it e d St at e s Co n g re ss c r ea t e d th e Ve t er-a n s H i s t o r y P r o j ec t in 20 00 . Th e au t h o r i z in g legislation, sponsored by Representatives Ron Kind, Amo Houghton, and Steny Hoyer in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senators Max Cleland and Chuck Hagel in the U.S. Senate, received unanimous support and was signed into law by President William Jefferson Clinton on Oct. 27, 2000.

Information courtesy of the U.S. Department of Vet-erans Affairs website http://w w w.loc.gov/vets/about.html

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A nd he a l r e a d y h a s s p ot pic ke d out in th e “Budd y Room” at his home where that red and black f lag signed by dozens of veterans will hang.

Moreover, he looks forward to the day when he will pass that f lag and all the other medals and honors in that room on to Buddy’s only child.

“A n y b o d y wh o do e s th is , ta kes th e time to honor our loved ones and honor us and

keep th ei r memor ies a l ive, it’s an awesome th in g th ey do,” McLain said of VOTAF’s m ission to present th e KI A Flags to Maine Gold Star fam-ilies and other organization honoring Maine’s fallen.

“It ’s t h e mo st im po r t a n t

thing in the world that people remember our fallen heroes. T he y se r v e d ou r co u nt r y. They stood up. It’s a loss that you just ca n’t get over. An d to have ot hers step up, it’s hard to explain and put into words.”

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The Project collects first-hand accounts of U.S. veterans from the following wars:

World War, 1914–1918

World War, 1939–1945

Cold War

Korean War, 1950–1953

Vietnam War, 1961–1975

Grenada — History — American Invasion, 1983

Panama — History — American Invasion, 1989

Operation Restore Hope, 1992–1993

Persian Gulf War, 1991

United Nations Operation in Somalia

Haiti — History — American intervention, 1994-1995

Operation Allied Force, 1999

Peacekeeping forces — Bosnia and Hercegovina

Operation Joint Guardian, 1999–

War on Terrorism, 2001–2009

Afghan War, 2001–

Iraq War, 2003–2011

Advertising Supplement to the Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, November 11, 201714 VETERANS DAY

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M o r e t h a n 1 2 0 em p lo y-ers have sig ned on ha lf way through the 2017 Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign and reported 61 hires. The campaign’s goal is for at least 100 employers to hire at least 100 veterans and military family members during 100 days. The annual e f for t la u nc he d on La bo r Day an d prov ides suppor t for employers to expand the hiring of veterans.

“ T h r o u g h t h e H i re -A-Ve t ca mpa ig n, more employers a re d i sc over i ng th e va lue veterans bring to their work-force,” sa id Go ver nor Pau l R. LePage. “A n n an d I fu ll y suppor t th is successf u l ini-t i at i v e, an d lo ok fo r w a r d to helping ma ke th is yea r’s ef for t reach more employ-ers an d get more vetera n s good pay ing ca reers in ou r s t a t e . W h e t he r yo u a r e a vetera n or an employer, we urge you to connect with this

c a mpa ig n to help us meet Ma i ne’s wo r k for c e ne e d s . Veterans’ skills include team-work, leadership, technology, a nd tr emendous di scipl i ne t hat ca n benef it a l l of ou r businesses.”

A network of state and federal a g e n c i e s , r e so u r ce s a n d nonprof its work toget her to prov ide employer s ed uc a-t ion on m i l i t a r y la ng ua ge a nd cu lture, recr uit ing an d h i r i ng as sista nce, an d rec-og nit ion for th e hir ing an d advancement of veterans and

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Veterans and military family m e m b e r s ca n co n ne c t to the Hire-A-Vet campaign by contact ing a Vetera ns Rep-

resentat ive at t hei r closest Maine CareerCenter, http://w w w. m a i n e c a r e er c e nt er .gov/employ ment/vetera ns.shtml.

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Maine Department of Labor a nd Ma i ne Ca re er C enter s a re equa l oppor t u nit y pro-v ider s. Au x i l ia r y ai d s an d services are available to indi-viduals with disabilities upon request.

Information courtesy of www.maine.gov.

Hire-A-Vet campaign going strong at halfway point Veterans encouraged to display license plate decals showing branch of service, medalsA s we prepa re to celebrate Vetera ns’ Day on Nov. 11, th e Bureau of Motor Vehicles is reminding all Maine veterans of t heir options for display ing th eir militar y ser v ice on th eir license plates.

Deca ls are available for a ll standard Veterans plates, to be placed over the red “V.” These decals represent the U.S. Army, Air Force, Nav y, Marine Corps or Coast Guard.

Alternatively, those veterans who earned medals, badges or ribbons for their service can choose to have a decal of that dis-tinction displayed instead. Currently, the State of Maine offers 29 such decals, including the Bronze Star, Vietnam Ser v ice Medal, Iraq and Afghanistan campaign medals and Distin-guished Service Cross. A Wabanaki decal is also available.

“The Veteran Decal Program is a small way for us to recognize those who have served our country in the United States Armed Forces,” said Secretar y of State Matthew Dunlap. “Our hope is that these plates will serve as a reminder to other motorists that the freedoms we enjoy as American citizens have been safeguarded by the sacrifices of our friends and neighbors all around us.”

All Veterans plate decals can be purchased for an initial cost of $5 and replacement decals are available at no cost for the person’s lifetime. Veterans whose decals are worn or faded are encouraged to contact the BMV for a free replacement, either in person at a local branch office, by phone at 624-9000 Ext. 52149, or via email at registrations@maine.gov.

In addition to the standard Veterans license plate, the State of Maine also offers specialty license plates for veterans who are Medal of Honor recipients, former prisoners of war, Pearl Harbor survivors or Purple Heart medal recipients.

Any veteran who wishes to display one of the veterans license plates must show proof of honorable discharge (DD 214) and, if applicable, proof of issuance of the medal, badge or ribbon represented by the requested decal.

For more information, visit http://maine.gov/sos/bmv/regis-tration/vetdecals.html.

Information courtesy of www.maine.gov.

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I n S e p t em b e r 20 16 , VA o p e n e d i t s 1 3 5 t h c e m- eter y — Oma ha Nat iona l Cemeter y. Of th e nat iona l c e m e t e r ie s , 77 a r e op e n to a l l in ter ment s ; 17 ca n a c c o m m o d a t e c r em a t ed remains and the remains of fa m i ly members for in ter-ment in the same gravesite a s a pre v iou sl y de c ea se d family member; and 41 will perform only interments of family members in the same g r ave site as a pre v iou s l y deceased family member.

In add it ion to prov id i ng a g ravesite an d a gr aveliner, VA op en s an d cl o s e s th e grave, provides a headstone or ma rker, a Pr e sident ia l Memorial Certificate, a U.S. Flag, and perpetually cares for the grave at no cost to the Veteran’s family.

Today, there are more than 2 2 m i l l io n l i v i ng Ve t e r-a n s wh o have ea r ned th e honor of burial in a national c e m e t e r y. Ve t e r a n s w i t h discha rges ot her th a n dis-honor a ble, th ei r sp ou s e s and dependent children may

be eligible for burial in a VA nat iona l cemeter y. Th ose who die on active duty may also be buried in a national cemetery.

Information courtesy of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website https://www.cem.va.gov/histor y/histor y.asp

Cemeteriesfrom page 8

Cleaning and Caring for Government Headstones and MarkersThe Nationa l Pa rk Ser v ice’s Nat ion a l Ce nt er for P r es -e r va t i on Te c h n o l o g y a n d Tra ining completed a study i n 2011 to eva luate genera l cleaning needs of marble gov-ernment-issued headstones. The findings are found in Best Pract ice Recommendat ions for Cl ea n i ng Go ver n ment-Issued Headstones.*

Checking Status of a Headstone, Marker or Medallion RequestTo obtain the status of head-stones or markers ordered for national or state cemeteries, please contact the cemeter y directly.

To obtain the status of head-stones or ma rkers ordered for private cemeteries, please u se th e fol low i ng in st r uc-t ions : If more th a n 30 days have passed since your claim was submitted to th e VA in Wa s h i ng ton, D.C . by yo u, or some one as si st i ng you, ple a se ca l l ou r Ap pl ic a nt Assistance Unit to verif y we

are in receipt of your claim.

If more th a n 60 day s have p a s s e d s i n c e su bm i t t i ng your cla im an d th e gr ave is still not marked, you should contact the cemetery, funeral home, or other party respon-sible for accept ing deliver y of th e he a d s t one, ma rk er or meda l l ion to see if th ey have received it. If they have not received it, you may call ou r Ap p l ic a nt As s i s t a n ce Un it bet ween th e hou rs of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (ET), Monday th roug h Fr iday, at 1-800-697-6947.

You may a l so cl ick on th e “Contact Us” link to check the status of your order.

P l e a s e No t e : T h e ab o v e telephone number is for ques-tions related to headstones, m a r k e r s a n d m e da l l io ns o n l y o r d e r e d fo r p r i v a t e cemeteries.

For as s i s t an c e in obt a i n-ing Vetera ns’ records or for i n f or m a t io n on ot h e r VA b enef it s, ple a se ca l l yo u r loca l Depa r t ment of Veter-ans Affairs Regional Office at 1-800-827-1000.

Memorial Headstones and MarkersMemor ia l he ad stone s an d ma rkers, for in d iv idua ls or groups, are furnished for eli-g ible decea sed act ive dut y

ser v ic e member s an d Vet-er a ns wh o s e re m a in s a r e not recovered or ident if ied, are buried at sea, donated to science or whose cremated remains have been scattered.

Memor ia l he ad stone s an d m a r ker s ma y a l so be fu r-nished in nationa l, militar y post/base or state Vetera ns cemeteries to eligible spouses whose remains are unavail-able for interment, whet her or not they predecease the eli-gible Veteran.

T h e s e h e a d s t o n e s a n d m a r k e r s b e a r a n “ I N M E MORY OF ” in sc r i pt ion as th ei r fi rst li ne an d must be placed in a recog n i z ed cemetery.

Memor ia l he ad stone s an d m a r k e r s fo r sp ou s e s a n d ot her dep endent s ar e not ava i lable for placement in private cemeteries.

A VA For m 40 -1330, Cl a i m for St a nd a rd Go v er n ment Headstone or Marker must be submitted to request a burial or memor ia l head stone or marker.

Information courtesy of th e U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website https://w w w.cem.va.gov/hmm/index.asp

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