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Although it's what many people on the Kenai Peninsula associate it with, Memorial Day weekend isn't just about fishing and barbecues. It's a time to remember those who have died in battle for this country.Originally called Decoration Day, the holiday was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers by proclamation of General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former sailors and soldiers.
Although it's what many people on the Kenai Peninsula associate it with, Memorial Day weekend isn't just about fishing and barbecues. It's a time to remember those who have died in battle for this country.
...Post 291, the Vietnam Veterans of America #5, Disabled Veterans of America, the 40/8, and lifetime member of the AMVETS Post 4 of Alaska where he served as past Commander. He enjoyed the great outdoors, gardening, hunting, fishing, and...
...host bazaar A bazaar featuring a variety of vendors will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 at the AMVETS post in the Red Diamond Center on Kalifornsky Beach Road. Five percent of sales will go toward supporting soldiers currently...
...After 10," a dance party, Friday and Saturday nights. A DJ plays favorite Top 40 dance music until 5 a.m. The AMVETS Post No. 4 in the Red Diamond Center on Kalifornsky Beach Road has karaoke at 8 p.m. Saturdays. The Maverick Saloon...
...After 10," a dance party, Friday and Saturday nights. A DJ plays favorite Top 40 dance music until 5 a.m. The AMVETS Post No. 4 in the Red Diamond Center on Kalifornsky Beach Road has karaoke at 8 p.m. Saturdays. The Maverick Saloon...
...After 10," a dance party, Friday and Saturday nights. A DJ plays favorite Top 40 dance music until 5 a.m. The AMVETS Post No. 4 in the Red Diamond Center on Kalifornsky Beach Road has karaoke at 8 p.m. Saturdays. The Maverick Saloon...
Steak fundraiser set to serve
...member of the American Legion Post No. 235 in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., the VFW Post No. 10029 in North Pole and the AmVets Post No. 4 in Soldotna. "Gary was a caring, loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved jokes and making people...