“REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN” Photo Exhibit of Iowa’s Fallen on Display
The Oskaloosa Police Department and the Patriot Guard Riders escorted the display "Remembering Our Fallen" as it arrived to Oskaloosa on it's way to Penn Central Mall. The display opening ceremony will be Friday starting at noon.
November 25 through December 4
(Oskaloosa, IA) A very emotional exhibit, “Remembering Our Fallen,” is a stark reminder of the ultimate sacrifice made by 76 Iowans killed in The War on Terror while wearing our country’s uniform in a war zone. This photo display has been traveling throughout Iowa and will be coming to Oskaloosa, and on display at the Penn Central Mall.
“We can never forget those who sacrificed everything for our freedom. We must remember these American Heroes and speak their names when we see their family members,” said Colonel James Biernesser (Ret.) USAF and Director of Military Programs for Bellevue University. “This exhibit is created in such a way so it can travel easily throughout Iowa, so that more people will have the opportunity to honor and remember Iowa’s Fallen.”
The photo exhibit was unveiled in Adel, Iowa on May 1st, at which time the families of Iowa’s Fallen were the first to see the display.
The exhibit was created by Bill & Evonne Williams of Patriotic Productions, Omaha, and is sponsored by Bellevue University. The American Legion of Iowa has endorsed the project, realizing the importance of remembering those who are willing to sacrifice all.
Bellevue University is a private, non-profit University in Bellevue, Nebraska. Founded in 1966, with the charter of serving our military heroes, it has been a military-friendly school for 45 years. Bellevue University was an early adopter of distance learning and is now a leader in online education with students in the 50 US states and 55 foreign countries, including Afghanistan and Iraq. More information can be found at: www.bellevue.edu
DETAILS:
“Remembering Our Fallen” will be on display at the Penn Central Mall
Dates of exhibit on display Nov. 25, 2011 through Sunday, December 4, 2011
If an opening ceremony, details? Ceremony to be held Nov. 25 at noon
No charge, thanks to State Bank of Bussey, Valley Bank, MidWestOne Bank, Bank Iowa, First National Bank Midwest, Bank of the West, Walmart, Hy-Vee, the Oskaloosa Herald, & Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group for financially sponsoring the exhibit to bring it to the Oskaloosa community.
The exhibit is open to the public. If you would like to schedule the display, you can contact Bill Williams of Patriotic Productions at info@rememberingourfallen.org or 402-612-0210. More information is available at: www.rememberingourfallen.org.
