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The unmarked graves of two Civil War veterans from Milwaukee who died in the 1800s finally received their tombstones at a dedication ceremony during Doors Open on September 28 at Forest Home Cemetery. Sgt. Horace Dangerfield, who served in the 13th U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery, Company F, died in 1893. Cpl. Edward Allen fought with the 43rd Wisconsin Infantry, Company A, and died of disease in Tennessee in 1865. Their cemetery plots had gone without a marker for nearly a 150 years. “I’m a veteran and there is an unwritten rule, you leave no veteran behind,” said historian Tom...

The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on September 20, beginning the long-awaited work of rehabilitating 6 buildings to offer housing for at risk and homeless veterans. Speakers at the event included Dr. Daniel Zomchek of the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, Aimee Jorjani of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, Joe Alexander of The Alexander Company, Joseph Galvan of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Matthew Reilein of National Equity Fund, Joaquin Altoro of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, Mayor Tom Barrett, Governor Tony Evers, Senator Tammy Baldwin, and U.S. Army...

A somber memorial ceremony was held at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center along Lake Michigan, in remembrance of the national sacrifice and loss from the 9/11 tragedy. State and local leaders, first responders from Milwaukee’s police, sheriff, and fire departments, veterans, and members of the local community honored the almost 3,000 lives lost during the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks. “On September 11, we reflect on our nation’s grit and resilience while working to honor the legacy of those we lost and the countless heroes who responded during our time of need,” said Governor Tony Evers said. “Wisconsinites...