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Visit the District 7 Website
Phone Numbers
of Interest
District 7 Office: 574-1107
Air Pollution: 574-6000
Animal Services: 363-6609
or 361-1318
Anonymous Tipline:
574-LMPD (5673)
Brightside: 574-2613
Jefferson County Clerk's Office: 574-5700
Legal Aid: 584-1254
Metro Call: 311 or 574-5000
Metro Parks: 456-8100
Metro Police: (Non Emergency) 574-7111 or 574-2111
Metro Safe: 572-3460
or 574-7111
MSD: 587-0603
PARC: 569-6222
Poison Control: 589-8222
Public Works: 574-5810
Solid Waste Management (SWMS): 574-3571
TARC: 585-1234
Veteran's Affairs: 595-4447
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I hold a special place in my heart for Memorial Day and all days that are reserved to honor our troops and all those who died serving the United States of America.
Memorial Day, for me, is sacred. It is also a day for reflection and a time for us to rejoice in knowing that we live in a country based on the premise that all men are created equal and that we are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
The first man in my life, the one who was and will always be my hero -- my father, served honorably in World War II. It's a lovely feeling to think of my father and reflect on the times he put me to bed, took me to wrestling matches (that was a thing back in the day in Oklahoma), attended my high school football games to cheer me on as I danced with the band in the dance ensemble, and the times he walked the aisles of my church as an usher. But, knowing what he did for our country and how he sacrificed his life and returned from the Army with a debilitating injury - a broken back, makes me proud and it warms my heart. He was the love of my life, and everyone in my hometown knew that I was a daddy's girl.
On the last Monday in this month - May 31st, let us remember and honor the sacrifices made by veterans who gave up their lives in order to preserve the glory, honor and freedom of our nation. They should always live in our memories and they shall forever be entitled to our gratitude. Happy Memorial Day!
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The annual concert is typically held on the West lawn of the U.S. Capitol, but for the second year in a row the festivities will be pre-taped.
Tony-winning actor Joe Mantegna and actor Gary Sinise will return as the co-hosts of the event.
The show will feature performances and appearances by Gladys Knight, Alan Jackson, Mickey Guyton, Sara Bareilles, Vince Gill, Joe Morton, Steve Buscemi, Mary McCormack, Four Tops, Bailee Madison, Brian d'Arcy James, Kathy Baker, Denyce Graves, Jack Everly, the National Symphony Orchestra, the Military District of Washington, the US. Army Herald Trumpets, the U.S. Army Chorus, Army Voices, and Army Band Downrange, the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters, the U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants and the Soldiers' Chorus of the United States Army Field Band.
The concert airs Sunday, May 30 at 8 p.m. Eastern on your local PBS station.
Google Arts and Culture has created virtual tours for several of the U.S. war memorials located in Washington, D.C. The tour can be found online here.
The American Legion Legislative Agenda for the 117th Congress
The American Legion is the voice of nearly 2 million U.S. military veterans and service members. A resolution–based organization, The American Legion’s positions represent the views of its members, based on four pillars of service: Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism, and Children & Youth.
1. Address Toxic Exposure & Burn Pits
2. Improve Health Care for Women Veterans
3. Telehealth/Rural Health
4. Address the Forever War
5. Citizenship for Honorable Service
6. Pay the Coast Guard
7. Close the 90/10 Loophole
8. Military Awards for Minority Veterans
9. Peer Support
10. Protect the American Flag
11. Global War on Terrorism Memorial
To read details about each legislative issue, click here:
American Legion’s legislative agenda for 117th Congress | The American Legion
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