Today’s episode of Seeking Context is dedicated to the mothers of all who have served this great nation, and especially to the late Mildred Kuhlman, mother of 10, grandmother of 65, great grandmother of 101, great great grandmother of 6 and counting. Edith, who passed away on May 4th, 2023 was a Registered Nurse and was enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps at the end of World War II.
May 20 - 21, 2023, the Gold Stars Tribute Wall which features names of all US Service Members lost to the Gulf, Iraq, and Afghanistan wars, will be on display in Oakley, Kansas. Today on Seeking Context, Marshall Rhea and Brian Wolf from the Oakley VFW and VFW Auxiliary share stories about their experiences honoring those who serve. Learn what the VFW, VFW Auxiliary, and American Legion do for communities around the country and how you can help support veterans and their families. Find out how Oakley VFW brought the Gold Stars Tribute wall to western Kansas. Hear stories of veterans and their families celebrating and finding camaraderie with each other back at home. And listen to a poem about the true meaning of Veteran's Day written and read by Marshall, who lost his son Trenton to the war in Afghanistan.
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