Dedication Day
Many of you have either been to the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, DC or are at least familiar with its design. Located on “The Wall” are the names of over 58,000 men and women who gave their lives for their country. Ancestry.com has a project known as the “Honor Wall”. It is their goal to create a digital wall featuring the names and stories of every United States veteran to have ever served in uniform. Our project is to help recognize and thank our local veterans. Those who wish may receive their own recognition on the Honor Wall.
Image Source: Ruane, Michael. "Traveling Copy of Vietnam Wall Is Rushed to D.C. from Oregon after Mall Shutdown." Washington Post. The Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2013. Web. 9 Aug. 2015.
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My goal this year is for each student in Government and American History honor one veteran by interviewing them and relating their background to us in class. If your veteran is interested, we will work together at creating a page in their honor or memory on the fold3.com Honor Wall.
This will be a great opportunity for each student to get to have a great conversation and get to know their local heroes. To view a dedication page that has already been created for a local hero and W-G graduate please visit here. |
Directions
1) Select one local veteran to research.
I would encourage you to start with family members who have served or may know of someone who has served. The Honor Wall is for all who have served, living or dead, during time of war or during time of peace. This is a small community so don’t be surprised if some veterans may have already been asked. The earlier you start the easier your job will be. Do they already have a page on the Honor Wall? Does it need updated? Do they need one created? Would they like to have one created?
2) Research your veteran.
Use the resources available at http://www.fold3.com/ . Ask if the veteran or his/her family are willing to participate. Interview your veteran or his/her friends and family if possible. What are the stories? Are copies (especially electronic copies) of photos or documents available to scan? We DO NOT want any original photos or other documents given to us. Those should stay with the family.
3) Organize you information and materials.
Do you have all the relevant information? Dates of service? Branch of service? Birth? Death (if applicable)? Honors or awards? Others characteristics? Copies of related photos? Click here for a list of sample questions.
4) Upload your information to the website.
This we will do together in class if your veteran is interested.
I would encourage you to start with family members who have served or may know of someone who has served. The Honor Wall is for all who have served, living or dead, during time of war or during time of peace. This is a small community so don’t be surprised if some veterans may have already been asked. The earlier you start the easier your job will be. Do they already have a page on the Honor Wall? Does it need updated? Do they need one created? Would they like to have one created?
2) Research your veteran.
Use the resources available at http://www.fold3.com/ . Ask if the veteran or his/her family are willing to participate. Interview your veteran or his/her friends and family if possible. What are the stories? Are copies (especially electronic copies) of photos or documents available to scan? We DO NOT want any original photos or other documents given to us. Those should stay with the family.
3) Organize you information and materials.
Do you have all the relevant information? Dates of service? Branch of service? Birth? Death (if applicable)? Honors or awards? Others characteristics? Copies of related photos? Click here for a list of sample questions.
4) Upload your information to the website.
This we will do together in class if your veteran is interested.