One by one the families stepped forward these moms and dads and widows and daughters and sons to gently place a white carnation into a wicker basket to memorialize and remember the ones they loved who gave all they had for the love of country.
One by one the families stepped forward these moms and dads and widows and daughters and sons to gently place a white carnation into a wicker basket to memorialize and remember the ones they loved who gave all they had for the love of country.
As they reached the edge of the reflecting pool in the Memorial Grove at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, some crossed themselves. A few knelt. A couple of men saluted. Many wiped away tears.
The solemn Gold Star Family Vigil at the museum on W. Broad Street Friday night was a reminder of what Memorial Day is really all about: Honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
With decreasing coronavirus restrictions and vaccinations allowing for the return of more face-to-face interaction, people can expect the return of traditional in-person ceremonies and events to commemorate this Memorial Day weekend.
The National Veterans Museum and Memorialwill host seven in-person events this year, while still offering virtual experiences:
“The Wall That Heals,” ia 3/4-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., will be free to view 24 hours a day on museum grounds from Friday until 2 p.m. Monday. The names of more than 58,000 U.S. service members are inscribed on the replica’s 140 panels. Volunteers will be in place to help guests locate a veteran’s name from anywhere in the country and to share their veteran’s service photo, according to a museum release.
The Columbus Dispatch
With the news that Gov. Mike DeWine will rescind coronavirus-related health orders June 2, the prospects of a more normal summer of arts and entertainment just improved.
The Columbus Association of Performing Arts (CAPA) which operates numerous performing-arts venues in central Ohio, including the Ohio, Southern, Palace and Lincoln theatres, as well as the venues inside the Riffe Center expressed optimism about the announcement, but could not say when audience capacity would increase at its theaters.
“Moving forward, we will continue to monitor health guidelines issued by the CDC and consult with local health officials to ensure we are doing our part to keep audiences safe,” CAPA said in a statement. “Some level of health and safety protocols will likely remain in place throughout the summer, and we will update patrons as these protocols change.”
Big Lots Extends Partnership with the National Veterans Memorial and Museum to Support Veterans
This Memorial Day, national neighborhood discount retailer Big Lots, with the help of its customers, will be raising funds for the second year in a row for Veterans and their families through an in-store and online donation program
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Leading into the 2021 Memorial Day holiday, Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) will be partnering for the second year in a row with the National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM) in Columbus, Ohio, to support and impact the lives of Veterans and their families. As part of its ongoing corporate partnership, Big Lots will host an in-store and online fundraising drive from May 15 – 31, where customers nationwide will have the opportunity to donate to the organization at checkout. All proceeds will directly benefit the Memorial and Museum and its programming, while