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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
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Volunteers needed for southeast Idaho's ‘Field of Heroes' memorial that honors U.S. military members
The Field of Heroes memorializes the U.S. veterans who died while serving in the military during the Global War on Terrorism that was initiated after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The annual event takes place at Century High School in Pocatello. (Photo courtesy of Bannock County) Organizers are seeking volunteers to help set up and tear down the 21st annual 'Field of Heroes' Memorial Day weekend event at Century High School in Pocatello. The Field of Heroes memorializes the U.S. veterans who died while serving in the military during the Global War on Terrorism that was initiated after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. 'This event means so much to our community because it's a beautiful, solemn reminder of the price families have paid to protect our freedom. We honor the lives of our fallen brothers and sisters, and thank them for their sacrifice,' said Bannock County Veteran Services Coordinator and event organizer Melissa Hartman, in a press release. This year, volunteers placed 7,064 markers in the field to represent each service member who died in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to the press release. An additional 97 markers will represent the service members with an Idaho connection who have died since Sept. 11, 2001, the press release said. Volunteers are needed to help set up the field on May 19 through 22 and clean up on Tuesday, May 27. Volunteers are encouraged to arrive at 8 a.m. at Century High's soccer field, 7801 Diamond Back Drive. A dedication ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Friday. The field will then be open to the public 24 hours a day until the closing ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Monday. The annual Run to Remember is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 24, at Century High School's track. Those interested can register at the track at 9 a.m. for a $10 donation to support the memorial. The first participants to register will receive a free T-shirt and a goodie bag while supplies last, the press release said. Meals will be prepared at the Coca-Cola trailer on Saturday and Monday. For a complete list of sponsors of the event, go to Friday, May 23 10:00 a.m. – Dedication Ceremony 6:00 p.m. – Youth Ceremony 7:00 p.m. – Flag Folding Ceremony Saturday, May 24 9:00 a.m. – Run to Remember 12-2:00 p.m. – Children's Activities 2:00 p.m. – USO Show 3:30 p.m. – Stasia Acrobats Sunday, May 25 6:00 p.m. – Special Musical Event with Shawn Barnby 8:00 p.m. – Silent Wounds Candlelight Vigil Monday, May 26 1:00 p.m. – 'Retire with Respect' Flag Retirement Ceremony (POW*MIA Awareness Association) 5:15 p.m. – Thunder Run Tribute 5:30 p.m. – Closing Ceremony SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Yahoo
Fallen Chicago police officers honored downtown Sunday morning during annual Saint Jude Memorial March
CHICAGO — Members of law enforcement and their families gathered downtown Sunday morning to honor fallen officers during the annual Saint Jude Memorial March. Thousands of police officers are making the solemn procession, which began at 8 a.m. at North Michigan Avenue and East Superior Street. The march travels north to East Chicago Avenue, where it then turns west on Chicago Ave. to North Clark Street. The parade is scheduled to end between 10 and 11 a.m. Gold Star families gathered to look on for the program, held annually to remember the 606 Chicago police officers who have been killed in the line of duty and to honor the sacrifices of their loved ones. The Saint Jude Memorial March comes a day after more than 5,000 people participated in the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation's 21st annual Run to Remember on Saturday, which started at the Gold Star Families Memorial and Park near Soldier Field. The Saint Jude Memorial March is held by the Saint Jude Police League, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting the men and women of the Chicago Police Department and their families. The organization, which is the oldest fraternal order associated with CPD, provides support to families who have experienced the loss of a loved one serving with the department. Officers with CPD, the Cook County Sheriff's Department and Illinois State Police are among those participating Sunday in the Saint Jude Memorial March, a tradition since 1932. Photos of officers killed in the line of duty lined the parade route Sunday morning up and down Chicago Ave. The march includes bagpipes, a commemorative ceremony and a 21-gun salute. CPD Supt. Larry Snelling will also address those gathered. The last CPD officer killed in the line of duty was 26-year-old Enrique Martinez, shot and killed in November 2024 while conducting a traffic stop in Chatham. He had been with CPD for three years. Read more: Latest Chicago news and headlines The following streets will be closed to traffic during the march: N. Michigan Ave., from East Wacker Drive to E. Chicago Ave. Chicago Ave., from N. Michigan Ave. to N. Clark St. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
