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2013 Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial
Memorial Day Weekend 2013, May 24 - 27
at Century High School in Pocatello Idaho
Honors - Contributed by active duty Marine P. Clifton 2010
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The Field of Heroes is a one of a kind tribute to every service member who has died in Iraq or Afghanistan since the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom (now Operation New Dawn) and Operation Enduring Freedom.
As of March 7th 2013, 4,409 service men and women have given their lives in Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2,167 service members have died in Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan), and 66 have been lost in Operation New Dawn (Iraq).
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On Memorial Day weekend, the soccer fields at Century High School in Pocatello, Idaho will be transformed into a temporary memorial in the spirit of famous national cemeteries such as Arlington National Cemetery which is located in Washington DC. Each wooden marker is handmade, painted white and affixed with the name, rank and the date of death of an American Service Member who paid the ultimate price in the name of freedom. The markers are then carefully spaced and placed into the ground. Once the field has been constructed it is then dedicated as hallowed ground and opened to the public for those who wish to come and pay their respects.
Field of Heroes at Century High School, Pocatello Idaho, Memorial Day, May 31 2010
View the construction of the 2011 Field of Heroes!
Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial Schedule --- May 24, 25, 26, 27
Located at Century High School, 7801 Diamond Back Drive, Pocatello Idaho
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Friday, May 24th 2013
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10:00 AM - Opening Ceremonies
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Saturday May 25th, 2013
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Run for the Fallen - Saturday Morning - Starting time to be announced.
The Run for the Fallen is located on Century High School's Track on the opposite side of the building from the Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial.
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2:00 pm - The 25th Army Band Concert: Weapons of Brass Destruction
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Sunday May 26, 2013
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Sunset - Silent Wounds Memorial and Candle Light Vigil
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Monday May 27, 2012
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5:45 PM - POW*MIA Awareness Rally and Thunder Run Tribute
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6:00 PM - Closing Sunset Flag Ceremony by Pocatello Civil Air Patrol Cadets
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Idaho Field of Heroes 2013 Meeting Schedule
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March 21
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5:30 PM - Memorial Building
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April 4, 18, 25
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5:30 PM - Memorial Building
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May 2
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Site Visit - Time to be announced
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May 9, 16
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5:30 PM - Memorial Building
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May 17
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Survey Flag Setup (Attendance not required)
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May 20, 21, 22, 23
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8:00 AM to Dusk - Setup the Field
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May 24, 25, 26, 27
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Programs and Activities
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May 28
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8:00 AM - Take down and cleanup
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