2023 Parade Grand Marshals Salute! L to R, first row, U.S. Navy Veteran Jerry Hecht, Celebrity Grand Marshal Kim Alexis, U.S. Marine Corp Veteran Herbert Pierpan, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Navajo Code Talker Thomas Begay. L to R, second row, U.S. Air Force Veteran Jeffrey DeVore, U.S. Army Veteran Amanda Tallman, U.S. Army Veteran […]
Honoring Americas Veterans is pleased to introduce our newly- formed advisory council. “We are fortunate to welcome this group of talented and connected people to our organization,” said Paula Pedene, Executive Director of Honoring America’s Veterans. “They will help us in programs to reach and recognize veterans and their families.” Two board members will chair
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NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release For information, contact: Paula Pedene 480-772-2934; Paula@Pedene.com Phoenix, AZ—Honoring America’s Veterans is proud to partner with the VA National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona to host the 2024 “Home of the Brave” Memorial Day ceremony on May 27, 2024, starting at 8 a.m. This solemn event reaffirms our nation’s commitment
Our Heroes Veterans Program honors, recognizes, and supports our military veterans. We build camaraderie to help through our award-winning events and activities. We know that leaving the military is one of the most challenging life changes anyone can experience. It’s why we strive to help support our veterans through this transition by letting them know
Honoring America’s Veterans is thrilled to announce the growth of our organization’s involvement in honoring our nation’s heroes. We’ve steadily expanded our reach from humble beginnings with parades and events like Honor Our Heroes Veterans Grand Marshal and High School Essay Competitions. The State Department of Veterans Services recently entrusted us with Commemorating Pearl Harbor.
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News Release | For Immediate Release For information contact: Paula Pedene, 480-772-2934; Paula@Pedene.com Phoenix, AZ – When we realize that only one percent of our population currently serves in the military, and only nine percent are military veterans, it can give us room for pause as we think about our freedom. It’s partly why the Phoenix Veterans
Francis (Frank) Doherty was born May 21, 1928, and grew up in Detroit, Michigan. Doherty enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 17 during World War II and was given a non-combat assignment. He returned to Detroit and pursued a degree at the University of Detroit, until he was called back to active
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* PARADE ORGANIZERS’ NOTE: We are very saddened to learn that Mike Rizzo has passed away. We were fortunate he was able to attend our “Meet the Grand Marshals” event in September, and are honored that his family will be making the trip to Phoenix to take his place in the 2018 Parade in his
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“If there’s one thing that’s held true my entire life, it’s that I wanted to stand up for my country. Afghanistan is where I was given the opportunity to do just that,” says 28-year-old Ian Parkinson. He was inspired by his family’s long history of military service: father and uncles, Vietnam-era veterans; grandfathers, World War
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Whether it’s equality, suicide prevention, community engagement or bravery, when it comes to veterans, Abby Malchow is there. She is a proud Iraq war veteran who deployed to Fallujah and Ramadi in 2006 with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 40, where she led an all-male crew that included three Iraqis. Post-deployment, the Navy Logistics Specialist joined
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