KELLY FITZPATRICK - Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director

Fitzpatrick And just like that, the calendar, once again, turns to Veterans Day.  For me, like many of my fellow veterans, Oregonians and Americans, it is a time to reflect and take stock. One year ago, we “gathered” for a…

Fitzpatrick For the second year in a row, Memorial Day observances in communities, organizations and even within family groups will look different later this month because of the pandemic. The parades, large ceremonies and other occasions, which I and so…