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About Michael K. Barbour

Michael K. Barbour is the Director of Faculty Development and a Professor of Instructional Design for the College of Education and Health Sciences at Touro University California. He has been involved with K-12 online learning in a variety of countries for well over a decade as a researcher, teacher, course designer and administrator. Michael's research focuses on the effective design, delivery and support of K-12 online learning, particularly for students located in rural jurisdictions.

Memorial Day Flowers welcomes new Board members

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A newsletter from a fellow veterans organization.

Memorial Day Flowers Foundation Welcomes New Members to the Board of Directors

The last twelve months have been the most challenging since we started in 2011.  We understand that during these unprecedented times, it is important to adapt, and we made changes to our Memorial Day practices to ensure the safety of all participants.
Among the changes over the past year, the one we are happiest about is welcoming three new board members, whose combined experience will greatly aid our mission of honoring every hero with a flower.

David Murphy

Regional Financial Services Executive

David brings over 30 years’ experience focusing on wealth advisory. Additionally, he is a retired Special Forces Colonel with service in Afghanistan and other locations throughout the world. Currently, two of his three children are serving in the military. David is a native of Connecticut and currently resides in Charlestown Massachusetts. David has been an active volunteer with the Foundation for the last six years.

Steve Dionne

Executive Director of CalFlowers Association

Steve has worked in the floral industry for the past 27 years, engaged in both domestic and international trade.  Steve has been an active supporter of the mission of the foundation since 2015 and has rallied the California growers to be a part of this tribute. Steve is involved in the California Autism community as a writer and speaker.

Ivor Van Wingerden

Operations Manager – Ocean Breeze Farms

Ivor manages Ocean Breeze Farms San Luis Obispo County operations as a grower of flowers and Hass avocados. Ivor graduated from UC Berkeley in 2005 with a B.S. in Business Administration and is also a graduate of the California Agricultural Leadership Program. He lives in Arroyo Grande with his wife and three daughters.
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NEW RBLI VE Day 2021 Range is out NOW! 🎉

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An item from the organization formerly known as There But Not There.

Hi,

Are you Ready for another Tremendous VE Day Celebration?
Last year, the nation came together in one of the most challenging times in recent memory to celebrate VE Day. It was a truly remarkable event that saw many of us emerge from our homes for the first time since lockdown started to remember and celebrate the achievements of a generation.

With the current COVID restrictions easing, can we better it this year for VE Day 2021?

RBLI’s NEW VE Day 2021 Range
To help get the street parties started, the veterans at RBLI have been working on a range of special edition items to roll out across the country.

Being made or fulfilled by veterans at Britain’s Bravest Manufacturing Company, proceeds from every sale of the VE Day 2021 products go towards supporting vulnerable veterans and people with disabilities.

Last year, the public’s tenacity for VE Day ensured RBLI’s veteran workforce was provided with secure employment during the most uncertain time the charity has ever seen.

This year, it is just as important as ever that the Nation rallies behind our heroes to ensure that a remarkable generation is remembered, and our current veterans are looked after.
VE Day 2021 Special Edition Tommy Figure
VE Day 2021 Special Edition Tommy Figure
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Put a Tommy in your Window this VE Day.

Our 2021 Special Edition Tommy comes with presentation box, certificate of authenticity, and VE Day 12-page brochure made in collaboration with renowned historian to tell you the story of VE Day.
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VE Day 2021 Union Jack Tommy Bunting
VE Day 2021 Union Jack Tommy Bunting
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Decorate your street or garden in style with our 5m long VE Day bunting!
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VE Day 2021 Window Sticker
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Available in a range of sizes, our VE Day stickers would look great in your car, home or business.
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Perfect for hanging from a window or flag pole, our 5ft VE Day Flag is sure to be seen!
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VE Day 2021 Car Flag
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Spread the VE Day spirit wherever you go!
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Wear your 2021 VE Day Lapel pin with pride.
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Remembering a Remarkable Generation
Former Royal Marine, 89-year old George Bradford, who lives in RBLI’s assisted living accommodation vividly remembers the activities of VE Day in 1945:

“VE Day itself… It was sunny. Everyone was celebrating and we were all going in and out of everybody’s houses. There were balloons and union flags everywhere. I think they even started street parties. We didn’t have all that many cakes but there were a few. Not a lot as there was still rationing. Everybody was out in the street. Nobody made you go to bed – not on that day.”

Special Request for our Veteran Supporters
This year, RBLI are planning the biggest event in our charity’s more than 100 year history.

We want to make sure that the needs and situations of our country’s military veterans are reflected in this nationally significant work.

If you are a military veteran, no matter how long you served, please fill out this simple and quick survey to help us better understand those we support on a daily basis.
COMPLETE OUR QUICK SURVEY
From all of us at RBLI, we hope that you enjoy VE Day 2021. Celebrate and share your fun and pictures with us on social media; our veterans would love to see the nation joining them in celebrating and commemorating a remarkable generation.
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Mission Matters Newsletter: friend of Wreaths Across America – A Few Ways You Can Say “Welcome Home.”

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A newsletter from an important veterans organization here in the United States.

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Dear friend of Wreaths Across America,

On Monday, March 29, Wreaths Across America will dedicate the day to honoring our nation’s Vietnam Veterans as we recognize National Vietnam War Veterans Day. However, this is not something we only do one day a year. As a Commemorative Partner of The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, we actively honor these veterans every day through the sharing of their stories and by saying “Welcome Home” every time we have the privilege of doing so.

 

The Mobile Education Exhibit has been on the road since February, and in that time the team has had the honor of pinning and welcoming home more than 130 Vietnam Veterans. As we do at the WAA National Museum Vietnam Veteran Welcome Home Exhibit, we ask these veterans to sign the wall as part of this presentation so their names are written for posterity and said aloud by future generations.

 

Next week, I’ll be traveling to Arlington, Virginia, to meet with leadership of the Vietnam War Commemoration to renew our partnership so that we can continue to expand upon our mission to Remember, Honor, Teach, through outreach in the communities where these veterans and their families live, to help welcome them all home, and to teach the next generation about their sacrifice, courage and patriotism.

 

Please join us, next week and always, as we share these veterans stories of character and service.

With gratitude,

Karen Worcester

REMEMBER. HONOR. TEACH.

Ways to Join Us On National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Monday, March 29, 2021

Wreaths Across America Radio Morning Show with Michael W. Hale – LIVE from 6-10am
Featured interviews with Vietnam Veterans including Former Vietnam POW Captain Ralph Galati and Chairman of the Board Wayne Hanson, recipient of two Bronze Stars during the Vietnam War.

 

Facebook LIVE at 12pm ET with Executive Director Karen Worcester from the Maine Military Museum in South Portland, Maine, where curator Lee Humiston will share some of his world-renown Vietnam War POW/MIA collection with viewers on the Wreaths Across America Facebook Official page.

 

Follow up on our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) throughout the day as we highlight Vietnam Veterans we’ve had the privilege of honoring by welcoming them home and thanking them for their service. Something most of these veterans have long waited to hear from their fellow Americans. Please join in the conversation by sharing the pictures and names of your Veterans in the comments!
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Ahead of National Vietnam Veterans Day in one week, show your support for our Vietnam Veterans and welcome them home with our Facebook frame.
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Watch and share this video from the Escort to Arlington’s stop at the Vietnam Wall in 2019 on YouTube or Facebook.

TONIGHT: 7pm ET/6 pm CT/4 pm PT Tune in to Wreaths Across America Radio for our first RoundTable on Veteran Healing

Wreaths Radio is a voice for America’s veterans and those who support them. Join us Thursday evening, March 25, 2021, at 7 PM ET for the Wreaths Radio Roundtable discussion on veterans health focusing on resiliency, purpose and success.
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The guest panelists will be interviewed by U.S. Army Capt. (ret.) Joe Reagan and Wreaths Across America’s Executive Director, Karen Worcester. Guest panelists for the March 25th broadcast include Maj. Gen. Peter Aylward with the Vietnam War Commemoration and U.S. Marine (ret.) Edward McEvoy, the National Outreach Program Specialist for the VA.

Tune in live online on Wreaths Across America Radio or via your iHeart Radio app.

What is a Veteran’s Wreath?

Wreaths Across America does not ‘decorate’ graves. Our more than two million volunteers place live, hand-made Veterans’ Wreaths on the headstones of our nation’s heroes each December as a symbol of Honor and Respect.

In our newest video 13-year old ‘Mighty’ Miles Worcester shares what these wreaths mean and why it is so important to honor them all.
What is a Veterans' Wreath? | Wreaths Across America Veterans' Wreaths
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Show your support for WAA sporting our new red tote! Perfect for packing your essentials before heading out to volunteer on Wreaths Across America Day, this large tote bag has soft rope handles and is a beautiful red – just like the bows on our Veterans’ Wreaths!

Make sure to follow Wreaths Across America official channels on social media for the most up-to-the-minute news on the mission:

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Wreaths Across America, PO Box 249, Columbia Falls, ME 04623, United States, 877-385-9504

WWI Memorial–Join us for a live broadcast of the First Colors Ceremony on April 16

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This event may be of interest to our members.

Join us for a live broadcast of the inaugural raising of the flag of the United States of America over the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C. featuring award-winning actor Gary Sinise.

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Join us for a live broadcast of
the First Colors Ceremony on April 16

With less than a month to go, we are counting down the days until we raise the Flag of the United States of America for the first time over the newly constructed National WWI Memorial in Washington, DC.  We are honored to celebrate this momentous occasion with each of you via live broadcast on April 16. 

 

Please click on the video below to hear more from our host, Award-Winning Actor, Gary Sinise.

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Have you registered for the First Colors Ceremony? Click here to register.

For questions, please contact Lauren Hancock at 202.719.8063 or events@worldwar1centennial.org