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Memorial Day is observed by honoring and remembering military personnel and veterans who have passed. The National Veterans Art Museum recognizes that individuals from veterans to civilians are touched by the experiences of our military service members. Even if you do not have a military service member in your family, you might have a teacher, a neighbor, or a friend that has been touched by those stories. WE REMEMBER gives an opportunity for EVERYONE to share the memories of those who impacted our lives with the ultimate sacrifice.

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Rolando “Z” Zavala, US Army Veteran, Iraq OIF 2007–2009, Afghanistan OEF 2010-2011, reading from his contribution to I Remember: Chicago Veterans of War (Big Shoulders Books, 2015).

Nick Ackerson, US Army Veteran 2009-2015, writer and actor, reading selections from a personal essay

Elaine Little, US Army Veteran Bosnia, Afghanistan 2004-2005, reading "Edit and Spin", essay contribution featured in Powder: Writing by Women in the Ranks

Brent Mix, teacher reading his grandfather, John "Jack" McHale, letters from WWII

As we commemorate, honor, and reflect on the sacrifices of our fallen service members this weekend, please consider a gift of support in honor of a friend or family member lost in the line of duty, or all those who have died serving our country with a memorial gift of any amount to support our mission.
Remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Your support matters.