It is the VETERAN, not the Preacher, who has given us FREEDOM OF RELIGION. It is the VETERAN, not the Reporter, who has given us FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. It is the VETERAN, not the Poet, who has given us FREEDOM OF SPEECH. It is the VETERAN, not the Campus Organizer, who has given us FREEDOM TO ASSEMBLE. It is the VETERAN, not the Lawyer, who has given us THE RIGHT TO A FAIR TRIAL. It is the VETERAN, not the Politician, who gave us the RIGHT TO VOTE. It is the VETERAN, who salutes the Flag, Who Serves Under The Flag.                                          (Author Unknown) We have elected this year to promote and display the Healing Field in Ottawa, for more information click here. The dates as of now are November 6th thru November 11th 2006. The dispaly will be in Forest Park. If you have seen a dispaly of this kind before you know how meaningful it can be. To assist us  or to become a sponsor Please contact us at healingfield@ottawavets.org.   Watch this page for more information.   The Webmaster To register as either a vendor or as a participant in the parade. Click here.

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NEWS: July 29th 2007 Updated parade information and flyer for 2007.                                               Here is the link to the Flyer for 2007!   Oct 30th 2006 Click here for the Schedule of events for the ceremony on the 6th of November                      Order form and request to purchase a flag and a yellow ribbon tied to it   Oct 18th 2006 Added a map of Forrest Park for assisting with locating events and display at the park. Click here   Sept 23rd 2006 - A Healing Field is coming to Ottawa Kansas. Click here for more.   Sept 20th 2006 - New Please keep an eye on this site for important information concerning veterans Day festivities for the week of 6 November 2006 till 11 November 2006.   Sept 3rd 2006 - Visit the Ottawa Kansas Post 5901 VFW Web site.    March 14th 2006 - added a PDF Version of a flyer for you to downloand print and post to help more people get involved in supporting our Veterans. Click here for the flyer.   March 2nd 2006 - I have created a page for dispelling some email rumors. Click here for more info.   Feb 11th 2006 An page has been added to register as either a vendor or as a participant in the parade. Click here for the page.   Jan 25 2006 Added the links page. lots of great links here for all Vets.   Jan 5th 2006 The photo pages are up and running, click in the link( opens in a new window till i get the code working) to view the 2005 parade, the 2005 Support Our troops rally, the Traveling wall pictures, Memorial Day 2004 and the 2004 Parade.. Be sure to let us know how you like the new look. Check under the Memories page for a new Poem.