Honoring the Greatest Generation’s journey
How the WWII Wall of Honor project expanded from Arkansas to Washington, D. C. VA Secretary Doug Collins has a new way of honoring Veterans at VA Central Office (VACO).
The WWII Veterans of the Greatest Generation that now adorn the walls at VACO stem from a project that began more than 12 years ago at the Little Rock VA Medical Center (LRVAMC), a project called, Wall of Honor. VA Secretary Doug Collins observes Wall of Honor portraits outside of his office. “This Wall of Honor traveled from Arkansas to the SECVA suite as a solemn reminder that we can never lose sight of who we’re fighting for.
From the Greatest Generation to our newest recruits, the mission remains the same. Deliver for Veterans. It’s an honor to have them watching over our work,” said Secretary Doug Collins.
How did the Wall of Honor make its way to D. C.? The missing link was VA photographer Eugene Russell.
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