Towards the end of May, U.S. citizens around the country observe Memorial Day. Many people visit cemeteries or places that remind them of their loved ones. Pancake breakfasts, BBQs, swimming parties, and picnics are also common ways to celebrate the holiday and kick off the summer months. But there’s so much more to Memorial Day […]
@ 1000: Memorial Day Ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington Park. @ 1100: Memorial Day Ceremony at the Amphitheater, Willamette National Cemetary. @ 1030: Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, Beaverton.
When the American Revolution broke out in 1775, the colonists weren’t fighting united under a single flag. Instead, most regiments participating in the war for independence against the British fought under their own flags. In June of 1775, the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to create the Continental Army—a unified colonial fighting force—with the hopes of a more […]
Muster 0800 at the intersection of NE 3rd Ave & Grant St for Hillsboro 4th of July Parade. For over 15 years we’ve had a US Marine Formation in this “Hillsboro Rotary 4th of July Parade”, one of the largest in Oregon. Our formation is now a feature unit, estimated at 8 vehicles and 90 personnel, and we […]
Tualatin Community Park, 8515 SW Tualatin Road