Governor Palin will be on hand to read a proclamation honoring the hundreds of Alaska's fallen soldiers since statehood. The Memorial Day event is hosted by The American Legion & activities start with a service at Veterans’ Memorial Park at 11 a.m. Monday. Other dignitaries on the schedule are Borough Mayor Jim Whitaker, Commander Billy Smith of the Legion, Fort Wainwright chaplain Lt. Col. David Vanderjagt and Lanien Livingston, Althea St. Martin and Tom Moyer, local representatives of our congressional delegation.
Governor Palin: "Headed to Memorial weekend event honoring 177 AKn & AK-based soldiers killed in combat since statehood. God bless AKs military & families"
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Greg Said,
Gov. Palin always shows deep affection for and respect for the military. Not too long ago she was acknowledged by the Military Order of the Purple Heart for her support of their service dog program.
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Posted on May 23, 2009 at 8:11 PM