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Jul 23

Jul 23 Oregon Memorial Traveling Wall Visits The Dalles Veterans Home, Honoring Fallen Soldiers

Joshuah Albert

Home Page, The Dalles

The Oregon Memorial Traveling Wall made a poignant visit to the Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles, honoring fallen soldiers from Oregon.

Jan 27

Jan 27 Local Veteran, Greg Payne, Receives Award from the Quilts of Valor Foundation

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County

Gregory “Greg” Payne was awarded a Quilt of Valor by the Wasco County Sheriff’s Office on behalf of The Quilts of Valor Foundation on January 23rd, 2022 at the Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles, Oregon. Several OVH staff, officers, and servicemen from the community gathered to witness the presentation.