Thought
this might be of interest to some of you who have lost loved ones in your
families who have served honorably…
Doc
When
the way comes to an end, then change - having changed, you pass through.
I. Ching
Bruce
"Doc". Melson
http://www.docmelson.com/
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Department
of Veterans Affairs
National Cemetery System
Presidential
Memorial Certificate
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HISTORY
This program was initiated in March 1962 by President John F. Kennedy to honor
the memory of honorably discharged deceased veterans, and has been continued
by all subsequent presidents. Statutory authority for the program is Section
112, Title 38, of the United States Code.
ADMINISTRATION
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers the program
by preparing the certificate which bears the President's signature and
expresses the country's grateful recognition of the veteran's service in the
United States Armed Forces.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible recipients include the next of kin, other relatives or friends. The
award of a certificate to one eligible recipient does not preclude issuance to
another eligible recipient.
APPLICATION
Eligible recipients, or someone acting on their behalf, may apply for a
Presidential Memorial Certificate in person, or through the mail with any VA
Regional Office. Applicants should provide a copy of any document which would
help establish honorable military service.
In
most cases involving recent deaths the local VA Regional Office originates the
application for a Presidential Memorial Certificate without a request from the
next of kin. VA Regional Offices normally are aware of veteran deaths when
processing a claim or a change in veterans benefits.
Requests
for certificates may be made through any local VA Regional Office, or by
writing to:
Director
Office of Memorial Programs
National Cemetery System
US Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington DC 20420
Text:
The United States of America
honors the memory of
John H. Service
This certificate is awarded
by a grafteful nation
in recognition of devoted
and selfess consecration
to the service of our country
in the Armed Forces of the United States.