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Veterans Gathering at the Coos History Museum
The Coos History Museum partnered with the USCG and the USCG Sector North Bend to present a Veterans Gathering on Friday – May 18, 2018, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Veterans Gathering event included a Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemorative Presentation, guest speakers, and light refreshments. Over 100 people were in attendance to honor our veterans.
Veterans Gathering Schedule of Events:
- Presentation of Colors, Pledge of Allegiance – Myrtle Point VFW Post #2928 Veterans Color Guard
- Invocation/Moment of Silence – Chaplain Pastor Mike Barnard
- Museum Welcome – Susan Tissot, Executive Director, Coos History Museum
- Greetings and recognition of veterans and distinguished guests, Vietnam War Commemoration and Veteran’s Pin Presentation – Captain Michael Mullen, Sector Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Sector North Bend
- Discussion about community service by active duty members – Thomas Hines, H BMC, U.S. Coast Guard Sector North Bend
- Discussion about women in the military – Tiffany Duffy, LCDR
- Discussion about the “I Am Not Invisible” Exhibit – Elizabeth Estabrooks, ODVA Women Veterans Coordinator
- Closing remarks and Benediction – Chaplain Pastor Mike Barnard
- Refreshments and viewing of the “I Am Not Invisible” Exhibit