Wisconsin veteran Kevin Laluzerne, pictured on right, was surprised just before Veterans Day when he was gifted with a walk-in shower in his home through the “Baths for the Brave” program. Laluzerne is a Green Bay native who served in the U.S. Army and now lives alone with his 15-year-old daughter, who is partially deaf. …
By Josh StalochCorrespondent GREEN BAY – More than 400 people showed up for the 18th Annual Veterans Day Commemoration Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Green Bay Yachting Club (GBYC) on Bay Beach Road. A ceremony kicked off at 11 a.m. featuring a flag ceremony and a 21-gun salute to honor active military, veterans and their …
On behalf of the Brown County Veterans Recognition Subcommittee and Brown County Registration of Deeds we would like to thank the military veterans and active military members for their service. Here is a list of events and offers from area businesses to honor them. Attractions/Fun Things to Do: VVA 224 will still hold the vigil, …
By Patrick J. Wood Publisher Dear Reader, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. From defense.gov and va.gov we can learn some important historical facts about this day. Originally Veterans Day was called Armistice Day and marked the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when hostilities in World War I ceased. …
BROWN COUNTY – UW-Green Bay will be hosting several events during Veterans Week, to be held the week of Monday, Nov. 9, 2019 through Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. Please consider bringing items or care packages to these events. MONDAY – United Patriotic Society and Brown County Veterans Day Event, Monday, November 11, 9am to Noon, …
By Melinda Anne Roberts Hobby historian and “Little Wisconsin” author DE PERE – Follow the north-side cemetery road that traverses the “old section” of Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery on South Erie Street and one headstone distinguishes itself far and above the others. This tree-trunk gravestone identifies the resting place of Charles Hibbard (1832-1900). Popular mostly …
Charles Hibbard, Civil War veteran rests in De Pere Read More »
