Honoring our fallen heroes is a noble and important task. From a burial in a national cemetery or one of two Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemeteries to a presidential commemorative certificate, there are many ways our country pays tribute to and remembers its brave veterans. The Federal Veterans Administration (VA) provides free headstones to mark the grave of any eligible veteran, or even a cash allowance to help cover funeral and burial expenses. The Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) has identified several memorials for veterans in the state of Nevada, and new memorials are being built.
In Henderson, NV, names can be added to the Veterans Memorial Wall each November. To be eligible, veterans must have died and been a resident of Henderson before 1980 or have been a resident of Henderson during a period of service. They must also show documents showing they served in the military. The Southern Nevada Veterans State Cemetery (SNVMC) is located in Boulder City, Nevada (SNVMC Google map), approximately 26 miles from Las Vegas. The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System Hospital is located at 6900 N Pecos Road North Las Vegas, NV 89086 and can be reached at 702-791-9000.
You can also order a brick to be placed at the Nevada State Veterans Memorial in honor or memory of a Nevada veteran. The Golden Gate Hotel and Casino, located in the center of the city next to the Fremont Street Experience, is the oldest continuously operating hotel and casino in Las Vegas; it opened its doors in 1906 under the name of Hotel Nevada. Harry Reid International Airport offers domestic and international flights to the Las Vegas Valley. The rest of this former Mormon fort can still be seen at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Washington Avenue. In November 2004, during the city's annual Veterans Day ceremony, Mayor Oscar Goodman announced plans to build Symphony Park, which could include a combination of offerings, such as residential spaces and office buildings. About 2.3 percent of Las Vegas daily commuters used all other modes of transportation, including taxis, bicycles and motorcycles. Memorial Day services at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley and at three Churchill County cemeteries are scheduled for Monday.
It is essential that we remember our fallen heroes and honor them with dignity and respect. By adding names to the Veterans Memorial Wall in Henderson, NV, we can ensure that these brave men and women are remembered for their service and sacrifice.
