ANCHORAGE, Alaska–This Memorial Day weekend Nuvision Credit Union said it plans to support active military personnel and veterans in Alaska with two special efforts in Anchorage.
Nuvision Credit Union said it is once again partnering with American Legion Jack Henry Post 1 to host our 5th annual Honoring Our Heroes Headstone Clean-Up. The event will take place at Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery on May 23rd from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM.
“Nuvision invites the community to join our volunteers, including active military, veterans and local citizens, in cleaning and maintaining the grave markers of local veterans, ensuring their legacies are honored and remembered with the respect they deserve,” the credit union said. “We hope to pay tribute to these soldiers by making sure their names are seen and recognized.”
Tools will be provided to volunteers, but Nuvision encourages everyone to bring their own tools if they have them.
Grows Each Year
According to Nuvision, the event has grown each year since it began four years ago, and now includes more than 100 volunteers dedicating their time, and over 2,500 headstones have been cleaned in the first four years of the event. It said it hopes to expand the effort this year.
Flags to be Placed
“Everyone is welcome to bring family or friends, the more volunteers we get, the larger impact we can make,” the credit union added. “The American Legion Auxiliary will be placing American Flags on all veteran headstones.”
It added that coffee and snacks will be provided to volunteers during the event, which will conclude with a Thank You Reception for all volunteers at American Legion Post 1, 840 W Fireweed Lane.
Free Memorial Day Appreciation BBQ for Veterans, Active Military and Families
Separately, on Monday, May 25th, as a thank you to service men and women and veterans, and to honor those lives lost, said it will be hosting its 7th annual Memorial Day Appreciation BBQ on May 25th in Anchorage. The event takes place at American Legion Jack Henry Post 1from12:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
The free BBQ will offer active military, veterans and their guests a chance to enjoy great food, live music, and the opportunity to relax with the company of fellow service members, Nuvision said, and will include Mayor Suzanne LaFrance and a special ceremony and check presentation by Nuvision to the American Legion leadership.
The event is expected to serve more than 400 meals to active military personnel and veterans, Nuvision said.
California-based Nuvision has 10 branches in Alaska and more than 200,000 members overall.
