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20 West 12th Street
St. Paul, MN 55155
Steven McCarthy, Assistant Communications Director
952-237-4618
Steven.McCarthy@state.mn.us
Anne Sonnee, Communications Director
(651) 263-2640 (Cell)
Anne.Sonnee@state.mn.us
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5/27/2018 1:30:00 PM
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Media Contacts:
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Robert Gross
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WHAT: |
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs invites the public to the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery – Preston for a Memorial Ceremony Sunday, May 27. Musical selections by 34th Infantry Division Band, M-Saxteen will begin at 1:30 p.m. followed by a program and a Parade of Flags. Goldstar parents David and Kay Swenson will deliver the memorial address. U.S. Representative Tim Walz (MN-01) will deliver closing remarks.
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WHO: |
Tri-State area Veterans, families, general public, representatives from Veterans Service Organizations and Congressman Tim Walz |
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WHEN: |
Sunday May 27th, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. |
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WHERE: |
Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery – Preston
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For more information call: (507) 765-7320 or send an email to info.cempr@state.mn.us
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About MDVA
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is a cabinet level state agency dedicated to serving Minnesota Veterans and their families. In addition to overseeing the five State Veterans Homes, MDVA helps eligible Veterans and families secure state and federal benefits and provides programs and services relating to higher education, benefits, burial, claims, outreach and Veterans employment. Veterans and their families are encouraged to visit www.MinnesotaVeteran.org or call 1-(888)-LinkVet for more information about benefits.
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