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June is going to be a busy month at NDVS! Several big events are in the planning stages! Before I fill you in on those upcoming events, you’ll be happy to hear Memorial Day saw record crowds once again at the Veterans Memorial Cemeteries in Fernley and Boulder City. The crowds just seem to keep growing year after year, demonstrating the support for our veteran and military communities in Nevada. It is nice to see that support as we honor the men and women who died protecting and serving our country. In both northern and southern Nevada, even the preparation event prior to Memorial Day brought out the crowds. Hundreds of volunteers showed up at our veteran cemeteries to place an American flag on each and every grave site. For many families and groups, like the Girl and Boy Scouts, the “flag-in” event has become a tradition. In addition to Memorial Day, Nevada will soon have its own permanent memorial dedicated to those who died in combat. The long anticipated BATTLEBORN: Memorial to Nevada’s Fallen will be dedicated in Carson City on the Capitol Complex grounds on November 9, 2018. The reception will start at 9:30 AM with the ceremony beginning at 10:30 AM. We could use your help to locate immediate family members who lost a loved one in combat. We would like to invite them to the dedication ceremony paying for travel arrangements, up to two people per family. There are lots of details to determine eligibility. To to find more on the event, visit here: http://veterans.nv.gov/news/209457/mark-your-calendar-june-2018 or contact David Johnson at Johnsond@veterans.nv.gov Another big dedication ceremony is also in the planning stages: the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Northern Nevada State Veterans Home in Sparks! The ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for Monday, December 17, 2018 with the time to be determined. Watch this space for more and upcoming details! Last month, the Sparks City Council graciously agreed to a name change of the street in front of the new home. It now carries the perfect address of 36 Battleborn Way! Nevada, of course, was the 36th State to join the Union! Look under “Health and Wellness” in this edition of Veterans’ Voice for an update on the new home! Finally, NDVS, in partnership with the VA, will be hosting a free half-day seminar on Military Sexual Trauma (MST). The program will feature two MST experts, Dr. Nicole Anders, Psy.D and Dr. Brian T. Potts, Clinical Psychologist. The seminar will be held Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the VA Southern Nevada Health Care System, 1st Floor Auditorium, 6900 North Pecos Road in North Las Vegas from 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Seating is limited so it is recommended you “save your seat” by registering here: http://bit.ly/2I9pkma or call 702-486-5627. The event will provide information, resources and support for survivors of MST or those who want to support a survivor. Last year this free event was well attended and we received positive feedback. So, with your help, we want to continue to build on that success! Hope you enjoy our newsletter and the start of your summer! Respectfully, Kat Miller Director