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Globally Renowned Artist Maya Lin Revealed as Designer of Glenbow's Rooftop Terrace

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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CALGARY, AB, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Glenbow is ecstatic to announce that internationally recognized artist Maya Lin will design the rooftop terrace in the museum's new home at the JR Shaw Centre for Arts & Culture.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Glenbow is ecstatic to announce that internationally recognized artist Maya Lin will design the rooftop terrace in the museum's new home at the JR Shaw Centre for Arts & Culture.
  • In addition, a documentary about her work, Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision, received an Academy Award in 1994.
  • "We're excited to see them attract renowned artist Maya Lin to design their rooftop terrace, cementing the reimagined Glenbow as a must-see in downtown Calgary and Alberta's cultural treasure chest."
  • "Working with Maya Lin to reimagine Glenbow represents a significant new chapter in the revitalization of Calgary's downtown," she says.

NUCOR ANNOUNCES LARGEST SINGLE GIFT TO GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night at With Honor Action's biennial dinner with the bipartisan veterans who serve in the For Country Caucus in Congress, Nucor Corporation, North America's largest steel producer, and the Nucor Charitable Foundation announced a donation of $2.5 million, which includes the steel to build the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial. The Memorial will be located between the Lincoln Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall.

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  • The Memorial will be located between the Lincoln Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall.
  • More than 7,000 American service members have made the ultimate sacrifice and laid down their lives in the line of duty.
  • "The Foundation is humbled and honored to accept Nucor's generous contribution to the Memorial—the largest single gift in our organization's history," said GWOT Memorial Foundation President and CEO, Michael "Rod" Rodriguez, a retired Army Green Beret who served ten combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
  • "It is exciting to say that American-made Nucor steel will help embody the strength and resilience of the heroes who have served and sacrificed in the Global War on Terrorism.

NewDay USA Named Finalist for U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's 2023 Citizens Awards

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NewDay USA, a fintech company and one of the nation's leading VA mortgage lenders, announced today that it was named a finalist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's 2023 Citizens Awards, honoring purpose-driven businesses for their leadership in solving the world's biggest challenges. NewDay USA was nominated in the Best Corporate Steward: Small and Middle Market Business category for its commitment toward improving the lives of veterans and their families and helping them realize the American dream of homeownership.

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NewDay USA , a fintech company and one of the nation's leading VA mortgage lenders, announced today that it was named a finalist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's 2023 Citizens Awards, honoring purpose-driven businesses for their leadership in solving the world's biggest challenges.
  • "We're delighted the U.S. Chamber Foundation has recognized our work giving back to those who have made immense sacrifices for our nation," NewDay USA CEO Rob Posner said.
  • A total of 28 companies in nine categories have been named finalists for this year's Citizens Awards.
  • Winners will be announced at the 25th Annual Conference and Corporate Citizenship Awards ceremony on November 1 and 2 in Washington, D.C.

Associa Equity Management Helps Honor America’s Veterans

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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TEMECULA, Calif., July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa Equity Management & Realty Services (EMRS) , a leading provider of community management services throughout the greater Temecula and Inland Empire areas, honored America’s veterans when team members volunteered at the Miller-Jones Mortuary and Crematory in Menifee.

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  • TEMECULA, Calif., July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa Equity Management & Realty Services (EMRS) , a leading provider of community management services throughout the greater Temecula and Inland Empire areas, honored America’s veterans when team members volunteered at the Miller-Jones Mortuary and Crematory in Menifee.
  • Other organizations where Associa team members have volunteered include the Humane Society, Meals-on-Wheels, and Ronald McDonald House.
  • “It was a humbling experience to participate in this event,” said Associa Equity Management Senior Vice President Keith Lavery, PCAM®.
  • “I appreciate all our team members who came out and paid their respects to those veterans who sacrificed so much on our behalf.”

Fallen Law Enforcement Officers from Across the Country to be Honored During 35th Annual Candlelight Vigil on May 13 in Washington, D.C.

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has formally announced that there are 556 names of U.S. law enforcement officers being added to the memorial this year who have died in the line of duty. The names will be engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and properly dedicated during the 35th Annual Candlelight Vigil held on the National Mall between 4th and 7th streets in Washington, DC, at 8:00 pm on May 13, 2023.

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  • The names will be engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and properly dedicated during the 35th Annual Candlelight Vigil held on the National Mall between 4th and 7th streets in Washington, DC, at 8:00 pm on May 13, 2023.
  • The 2023 "Roll Call of Heroes" features the names of official Line-of-Duty Fallen Heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
  • The names of 224 federal, state, tribal and local law enforcement officers who died in the line-of-duty in 2022 will be inscribed this year.
  • Attention media: If you are interested in attending and covering this year's Candlelight Vigil, all credentialing information can be found here .

Wall of Faces: Mission Accomplished

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) is proud to announce that after more than two decades of effort, at least one photo has been found for each of the 58,281 service members whose names are inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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  • Today, the Wall of Faces tells these stories through photos and remembrances left by both friends and family members.
  • "While at a The Wall That Heals stop, a local veteran asked me to find his friend's name on The Wall.
  • Steve and Annie Delp began representing VVMF and the Wall of Faces project at Vietnam unit reunions in 2013.
  • The Delps took on the mission of obtaining the photos, cleaning them up and adding them to the Wall of Faces.

2022 Mid-Year Report Points to Declines in Law Enforcement Line-of-Duty Deaths

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The number of law enforcement professionals nationwide who died in the line of duty in the first half of 2022 decreased 31% over the same time period in the previous year, according to preliminary data provided by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), the leading authority on officer fatalities.

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  • The deadliest year on record for law enforcement was 2021 when 472 law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty.
  • NLEOMF will be hosting a Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Summit on Thursday, July 28, at the National Law Enforcement Museum.
  • For a complete copy of the 2022 Mid-Year Preliminary Law Enforcement Officers Fatalities Report, go to: http://www.LawMemorial.org/FatalitiesReport .
  • The National Law Enforcement Museum at the Motorola Solutions Foundation Building is committed to preserving the history of American law enforcement and sharing the experiences of service and sacrifice for generations to come.

Fallen Law Enforcement Officers to be Honored During 34th Annual Candlelight Vigil on May 13 in Washington, D.C.

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has formally announced that there are 619 names of U.S. law enforcement officers being added to the memorial this year who have died in the line of duty. The names will be engraved and properly dedicated on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial during the 34th Annual Candlelight Vigil held on the National Mall between 4th and 7th streets in Washington, DC, at 8:00 pm on May 13, 2022.

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  • The names will be engraved and properly dedicated on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial during the 34th Annual Candlelight Vigil held on the National Mall between 4th and 7th streets in Washington, DC, at 8:00 pm on May 13, 2022.
  • Each May 13, during National Police Week, an estimated 30,000 people attend the Candlelight Vigil ceremony in Washington, D.C., including surviving family members, friends, law enforcement colleagues, and others.
  • Established in 1984, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring the fallen, telling the story of American law enforcement, and making it safer for those who serve.
  • The National Law Enforcement Museum at the Motorola Solutions Foundation Building is committed to preserving the history of American law enforcement and sharing the experiences of service and sacrifice for generations to come.

U.S. Figure Skating Partners with Engiven to Enable Cryptocurrency Donations

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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Donations to the Destination Beijing program will help bring these family and friends together and -- through the magic of NBC -- give them the opportunity for direct, live communication with their athlete after competitions. Together, they will share their stories, hopes and pride during this unique time to cheer on their athletes as they compete on the world's greatest stage.

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  • Figure Skating recently announced that it will begin accepting donations and gifts of cryptocurrency via a web-based platform powered by Engiven, creating a new path for supporters to contribute to the organization.
  • Figure Skating is partnering with Engiven, a company that powers an enterprise-level donation platform that more easily enables nonprofits to add cryptocurrency donations to help fund their causes.
  • Figure Skating, which is a 501(c)3 organization, is tax-deductible and has a direct impact on the success of skaters and figure skating programs around the country.
  • Figure Skating, visit: https://www.usfigureskating.org/support/donate
    Engiven is a leading cryptocurrency donation management platform providing an end-to-end giving solution benefiting nonprofits and their donors.

Research shows U.S. Memorials for Veterans, Heroes & Survivors Offer Healing & Connection; Examples Seen in New Huether Artworks

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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According to recent research, well designed memorials can relieve stress, promote human connection and strengthen communities.

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  • According to recent research, well designed memorials can relieve stress, promote human connection and strengthen communities.
  • "It's an honor to create commemorative sculptures and memorials, and to see their powerful effect on survivors and families," said Huether, a Napa, CA-based artist.
  • Memorials and statues date to earliest recorded history, and are a continuing, popular vehicle for commemorating tragic, historical or important events.
  • Atlanta Children's Memorial: Commissioned by the City of Atlanta, Huether designed the Eternal Flame Monument to memorialize 30 black children, adolescents and adults killed between 1979-81.