Visit Maryland Veterans Memorials
Are you looking for an outside place to visit as the weather grows cooler? Consider these Veteran Memorials:
The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs manages several veteran memorials. The Maryland World War II Memorial is in Annapolis, and the Vietnam War and Korean War Memorials are located in Baltimore City. These memorials recognize the contributions of the men and women who fought for the principles of freedom, both abroad and at home. They also serve to educate present and future generations about the sacrifices made by members of the Uniformed Services of the United States.
The Gold Star Families Memorial Monument is located just north of the World War II Memorial in Annapolis. The Gold Star Families Memorial Monument was created by Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams to remember those families who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
MDVA Cemetery and Memorials Program
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 On Friday, September 11, 2020 a dedication ceremony was held in Severna Park to honor four fallen Service Members. The gazebo above, which is near the B&A Trail in Anne Arundel County, serves as a remembrance of PFC Eric Kavanagh, LCpl Eric Herzberg, LCpl William Wild and A1C Nathaniel McDavitt.
In the photos above are: Delegate Mike Rogers, MDVA Secretary George Owings, Delegate Brian Chisholm and Delegate Nic Kipke. Photo 2: Secretary Owings, Mr. Tom Lyndsey and Pastor Susan DeWyngaert. Photo 3: Audience and Gazebo
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Spotlight on Maryland Veterans Commission
Commissioner Stan Seidel, of the Maryland Veterans Commission wrote a recent article for this newsletter, advising veterans seeking employment. He would also like to recommend an organization, Serving Together for veterans, active duty service members and dependents seeking supportive services. More Information from Commissioner Seidel
 Maryland Veterans Commission Chairman KT Tyler, Pete Scott, CEO and Founder of Fields 4 Valor Farms, who served in Afghanistan, Antoinette Laforce, Veteran Farmer who served in Iraq and MDVA Secretary George Owings.
Fields 4 Valor Farms:
Article by Commissioner Stan Seidel
Fields 4 Valor Farms currently provides at no charge - produce, fresh vegetables, eggs and honey to 25 - 30 veteran families on a weekly basis. Furthermore, they provide saplings to veterans to grow their own food as well as provide therapy for individuals who can tend beehives.
Fields 4 Valor Farms began with a garden to provide seeds and saplings to fellow veterans to help them learn to grow their own fresh food. Due to the demand, Pete found an old farm in Brandywine, Maryland and rented the property to expand production.
Antoinette Laforce, an Iraq veteran who has a degree in Horticulture joined the effort. These two individuals, with help from volunteers and other veteran farmers expanded their operation to include eggs, honey, tomatoes, arugula, peppers, beans, lettuce and more.
Despite the pandemic, Pete and Antoinette continued their plan to expand and grow the farm. They worked with several organizations including homeless shelters to provide fresh vegetables and other items to their fellow veterans and their families who needed these staples. Fields 4 Valor Farms delivers the food to a central location on a weekly basis and the items are picked up.
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