1 oz. Pure Silver Coin – A Wreath of Remembrance: Lest We Forget

Leave a reply

An item we took from the The Royal Canadian Legion – National Headquarters Facebook page that may be of interest to some members.

On the Poppy’s 100th year as a symbol of Remembrance, the Royal Canadian Mint / Monnaie royale canadienne is offering this wreath to honour those who have served our country and those who continue to help advance peace around the world.

Theirs is a legacy of great trials and sacrifice, but also of hope and heroism. We will never forget their bravery, and with this wreath of forget-me-nots and red poppies, we gratefully acknowledge their service while honouring the memory of the fallen.

Order today: https://bit.ly/3FjIEXU

À l’occasion du 100e anniversaire du coquelicot du Souvenir, Royal Canadian Mint / Monnaie royale canadienne vous offrons cette couronne pour rendre hommage à ceux qui ont servi le Canada et qui continuent à œuvrer pour la paix dans le monde.

Ils laissent derrière eux un héritage fait de grandes épreuves et de sacrifices, mais aussi d’espoir et d’héroïsme : jamais leur bravoure ne sera oubliée. Par cette couronne de myosotis et de coquelicots rouges, nous soulignons leur service et honorons la mémoire de ceux qui sont tombés au combat.

Commandez votre pièce sans tarder : https://bit.ly/3oqHxzE

Our Latest Video: A Guest of Saddam

Leave a reply

A newsletter from a fellow veterans organization in the Bay Area that may be of interest to members.

Check out our latest video, featuring Lt Col Jeff Tice, USAF (Ret) and his presentation,

“A Guest of Saddam: 46 Days as a Prisoner of War”

In January 1991, on the second day of Desert Storm’s “Shock & Awe” campaign, Lt Col Jeff Tice’s F-16 was hit by an Iraqi surface to air missile. He would become one of 23 U.S. prisoners of war from that conflict.

We were incredibly grateful to host Lt Col Tice at Marines’ Memorial in September as our first in-person speaker of 2021! Click the link below to hear his personal account of the 46 days he was in captivity as a “Guest of Saddam.”

Lt Col Jeff Tice, USAF (Ret)

Watch The Video!

Forward to a Friend!

About the Speaker:

Lt Col Jeff Tice retired from the US Air Force in 1999 after serving 22 years on active duty as a fighter pilot. He amassed over 3,000 hours of flight time in F-111, F-5 and F-16 jets. He served in combat as a Flight Commander and Assistant Operations Officer during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. After retirement from the USAF, he flew as a Commercial Airline Pilot for American Airlines in the MD-80, Boeing 737, 757, 767 aircraft on both domestic and international routes. Lieutenant Colonel Tice retired from American Airlines in 2012. He currently volunteers for several nationwide military-related charities.

About the Moderator:

A New Jersey native, Doug Porter graduated from Cornell University in 1978. He then received his commission in the US Navy and entered flight school. Doug accumulated 2000+ hours in carrier-based jets over the next seven years and was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal.

Upon leaving the military in 1985, Doug joined Leo Burnett Advertising. He served in a number of roles during his 19 years there, including Executive Vice President and Worldwide Management Director. In 2004, Doug joined Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana as the CEO. After retiring from RMHC in 2015, Doug became a Team Leader in the Sports Clips system, and currently operates 5 franchise stores in the San Diego Area. He sits on several non-profit boards, including Marines’ Memorial Association.

Marines’ Memorial events and videos that Commemorate, Educate, and Serve, are only possible with your generosity! If you are interested in sponsoring a future event at Marines’ Memorial, contact Chelsea Leonard, Director of Development, at ChelseaLeonard@MarinesMemorial.org.

Marines’ Memorial Association & Foundation

609 Sutter St.

San Francisco, CA 94102

email: Development@

MarinesMemorial.org

tel:415.673.6672

Read CWGC’s latest newsletter

Leave a reply

A newsletter from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission that may be of interest to members.

Welcome to the CWGC’s latest newsletter.

Black History Month • Appeal for Relatives • Grave of Corporal Jeffs Marked • A Very Special Christmas Carol Concert

In cemeteries and on memorials across Great Britain, the CWGC commemorates more than 300,000 service personnel at over 12,000 locations. These men and women were from all walks of life, originating from all across the Commonwealth from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. All of these men and women came together during the two World Wars to fight for a common cause, and are now commemorated together across Great Britain.

As part of the United Kingdom’s Black History Month this October, our Public Engagement team will be holding events in partnership with the British Army and Royal Air Forces BAME networks, along with Black Poppy Rose to share the stories of some of the black communities who served in the two World Wars. In our latest blog, we share the stories of some of these remarkable individuals.

Find out more

Appeal for Relatives

The CWGC’s work to commemorate the fallen is far from over, and the identification of fallen service personal continues to this day. We are currently seeking the next-of-kin of several soldiers who fell in war. Could you be connected to any of these individuals?

Grave of Corporal Jeffs Marked

Originally buried in an unmarked grave by the German forces over a century ago, the now identified remains of 21-year-old Corporal Bertie Frederick George Jeffs were rededicated last week, marking the sacrifice he made for his country.

A Very Special Christmas Carol Concert

Join us on Thursday 16 December for a very special Christmas Carol Concert in aid of the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation. The event will be held at the stunning Royal Military Chapel in Central London, and will be an evening of distinctive musical performances, readings from special guests, and carols the whole family can get involved in. Register your interest now!

Our mailing address is:
2 Marlow Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7DX

www.cwgc.org

2021 San Francisco Fleet Week Together Again

Leave a reply

This in person Bay Area event may be of interest to our members.

View this email in your browser

San Francisco Fleet Week Together Again

The excitement is building every day as we approach the live, in-person San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show Presented by United.

Air Show Tickets

The ships have already arrived signaling Fleet Week is #TogetherAgain. We are proud to usher in the return of one of San Francisco’s largest and most beloved events. The non-profit San Francisco Fleet Week Association’s staff and volunteers are enthusiastically preparing for the return of over 48 Fleet Week events spanning the entire City.

Download the Fleet Week app and be sure to check out our social media and website for daily updates and news about each day’s Fleet Week experience.

Download APP

2021 San Francisco Fleet Week Events and Tickets

Neighborhood Concert Series: The Navy and Marines bands have already started hitting the neighborhoods! Performances will continue through Sunday October 10 We are incredibly grateful for the participation of the Navy and Marine Corps bands each year as part of San Francisco Fleet Week! We are also incredibly proud of Fleet Week’s Neighborhood Concert Program, which gives San Franciscans a chance to interact with our inspiring service men and women through performances in different neighborhoods throughout San Francisco. Click HERE to find a concert near you.

Iconic Photo Exhibition Now through Tuesday October 12: The Academy of Art University proudly presents alumni Elena Zhukova’s Iconic Photos.

Ship Tours: Now through Monday October 11th: The following ships have joined us for 2021 Fleet Week, USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), USS Shoup (DDG 86), USS Rushmore (LSD 47)

Honor Our Fallen: We had a beautiful event last night with a fabulous turn out. The United States Marine Corps 1st Division Band play a tribute concert to honor the fallen service men and women of the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts.

Parade of Ships Friday October 8th at 11:00 AM: The annual Parade of Ships enters under the Golden Gate Bridge and makes their way to their Piers. This year, we include ships from the USN, USCG, and USACE.

San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show Presented by United Friday October 8th, Saturday October 9th and Sunday October 10th at 12:00 PM: Taking place over three consecutive days in the skies above the City’s waterfront, the air show features United States Navy Blue Angels and attracts people from around world. For spectacular waterfront seating and hospitality, get your tickets here

Humanitarian Assistance Village (HAV) and STEM Center Friday October 8th through October 10th at 10:00 AM: Stop by for an interactive experience to learn about science and how the U.S. Military supports us in times of disaster at the Humanitarian Assistance Village and STEM Education program.

K-9 Heroes Saturday October 9th at 10:00 AM: Military and civilian canine heroes demonstrate some of the most important rescue work for us in the field and in the home. See how these four-legged friends have become heroes to many

Italian Heritage Parade Sunday October 10th 12:00 PM: Residents line the streets to watch the parade go by for a celebration of the Italian heritage and history in San Francisco on this Indigenous People’s Day. The USMC, USN and USCG march in the parade with their Admirals and Generals leading the way. The 1st Marine Division Band and Navy Region SouthWest bands play in the parade.

For specific event details, please visit FleetWeekSF.org

Help Honor Our Heroes

Fleet Week is a 501c3 non-profit organization, dedicated to creating the greatest Fleet Week in the nation. Your contributions help to keep the programs rolling. Please help us in honoring the wonderful people serving in our nation’s military. This year, we will be giving away a gift for those who donate (while supplies last).

$25+ = Fleet Week Mask

$50+ = Limited 2021 Fleet Week Collector’s Pin

$100+ = Collectors Package: Limited 2021 Fleet Week Collector’s Pin, Fleet Week Mask , Fleet Week Challenge Coin

UN fact-finders chronicle war crimes, crimes against humanity in Libya

Leave a reply

An item from the Legion Magazine.

Click here to view this newsletter in your browser

UN fact-finders chronicle war crimes,
crimes against humanity in Libya

Story by Stephen J. Thorne

A United Nations fact-finding team has gathered evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Libya, where militias, mercenaries and security forces have been fighting since former leader Moammar Gadhafi was ousted a decade ago.

In what amounts to an interim report to the UN Human Rights Council, the three-member team cites testimony and other evidence of extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, torture, rape, and arbitrary arrest and detention throughout Libya—some committed by the former UN-sanctioned government based in Tripoli.

Pearson and the peacekeepers

Story by Sharon Adams

On Sept. 29, 1988, the United Nations Peacekeeping Force was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, an event that filled many Canadians with pride.

There was double cause to celebrate: the country was proud of its service personnel who had braved the world’s hotspots with the Blue Berets. And it was a Canadian who came up with the idea of UN peacekeepers.

Legion Members can save 25% on revolutionary hearing aids at HearingLife, on top of the 10% they receive for being a member. Book a free appointment at HearingLife today to claim this offer!

LEARN MORE