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| Submitted photo As a member of the U.S. Army, Joe Collins maintained defensive missiles to keep the North Koreans at bay. He says the VA has been helpful, though it has its shortcomings. |
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Many veterans came back from World War II and used Veteran Administration benefits to purchase homes or return to college on the G.I. Bill.
But others who chose to make the military their career or suffered injuries or lifelong disabilities in the war and subsequent conflicts have had to maneuver through the VA system to receive pensions, disability payments and health care.
Negotiating the bureaucratic system to apply for benefits in these categories can be challenging, especially in the area of health care.
Four area veterans share their stories - about their service, duties during wartime and negotiating the VA system in today's Herald and News.
Memorial Day weekend schedule of events:
Today
A barbecue will be from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Fort Bidwell, Calif. Tickets are $6 for children; $12 for adults. A live band also will perform.
Monday
A veterans' sunrise memorial service will be at Klamath Memorial Park at 6 a.m. Monday. Short comments will be given by Warren Griffith, commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Memorial ceremonies will be at the veterans memorial at South Fourth and Main streets on the courthouse grounds at 11 a.m. Jets from Kingsley Field will perform a flyover at the beginning of the ceremonies.
Following the observances, the public, and especially veterans, are welcome to attend open houses at the VFW Club at 515 Klamath Ave., which is serving a free stew feed; at the American Legion Post No. 8 at 228 North Eighth, where a free chili feed is planned, and at the Leatherneck Club, 1019 Main St., which will serve a free spaghetti feed.
Memorial ceremonies in Lakeview will be at 10:30 a.m., in front of the Lake County Courthouse.
Many veterans came back from World War II and used Veteran Administration benefits to purchase homes or return to college on the G.I. Bill.
But others who chose to make the military their career or suffered injuries or lifelong disabilities in the war and subsequent conflicts have had to maneuver through the VA system to receive pensions, disability payments and health care.
Negotiating the bureaucratic system to apply for benefits in these categories can be challenging, especially in the area of health care.
Four area veterans share their stories - about their service, duties during wartime and negotiating the VA system in today's Herald and News.
Memorial Day weekend schedule of events:
Today
A barbecue will be from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Fort Bidwell, Calif. Tickets are $6 for children; $12 for adults. A live band also will perform.
Monday
A veterans' sunrise memorial service will be at Klamath Memorial Park at 6 a.m. Monday. Short comments will be given by Warren Griffith, commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Memorial ceremonies will be at the veterans memorial at South Fourth and Main streets on the courthouse grounds at 11 a.m. Jets from Kingsley Field will perform a flyover at the beginning of the ceremonies.
Following the observances, the public, and especially veterans, are welcome to attend open houses at the VFW Club at 515 Klamath Ave., which is serving a free stew feed; at the American Legion Post No. 8 at 228 North Eighth, where a free chili feed is planned, and at the Leatherneck Club, 1019 Main St., which will serve a free spaghetti feed.
Memorial ceremonies in Lakeview will be at 10:30 a.m., in front of the Lake County Courthouse.
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leesa wrote on Jan 23, 2009 12:37 PM:
" these things should never happened in this world. the world should be safe. "
samantha r. wrote on Sep 23, 2008 12:12 PM:
" this article is So true when your a teen girl and your pregnant It seems to feel like your life is over and there is no way you can fix it but that's not true if your young and your going to have a child then stay focused in school your child wants you to succeed in life so he/she can succeed in life my name is Samantha R. I'm 14 years old i live in Klamath falls and i might be pregnant :] If so I'm determined to make sure my child has a better life then i did :] "
Babe wrote on Jan 23, 2008 6:54 PM:
" I think that chiloquin people do need help and not just the teens but i have also seen places that are alot worse i moved from L.A to chiloquin and ive been back there since and trust me chiloquin is nothing. I also think that crime and drugs etc. are noticed more because it is so small compared to other places and there is no form of disaplin at all "
Tony P. wrote on Jan 19, 2008 7:55 PM:
" I remember the night the plane went down.. My mother crying and my dad in tears.. his dad searched for him for years...
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Jane D. wrote on Apr 10, 2009 12:00 AM:
I Love You Bobby
May your soul Rest In Peace
-Deems "