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2020 MOPH Scholarship Winners Announced!
Patriots, We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 Military Order of the Purple Heart Scholarships. This year we had a record number of applicants. The MOPH continues to work to increase the number of scholarships and amounts awarded to meet the growing costs of higher education. The…
Edgar Peck
Edgar Peck, 75 of Lakeshore, died on Saturday, July 4th 2020 at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes. A Mass of Christian Burial will held on July 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church in Nisswa. A visitation will be on Thursday, July 9th from 5-7 p.m….
Gary Wayne Kinser
Gary Wayne Kinser, 72, passed away on June 2, 2020, at his home in Sanger. Born on October 17, 1947, in Minneapolis, MN, Gary was the son of Robert William and Marion Goldie (Trude) Kinser. Gary obtained his bachelor’s degree then went on to serve our country in the United…
Military Order of the Purple Heart Department Convention 2020
Saturday, May 16, 2020 AmericInn Hotel, 240 Stadium Rd., Mankato, Minnesota Call early to reserve a room if needed. Lunch will be on your own. Information on a dinner meal will come very soon. This will be a one-day convention, so we will have a very full agenda. More information…
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255 CHAT WITH LIFELINE LIVE ONLINE CHAT If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis…
Emergency Medical Services—911
If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) Get general information on mental health and locate treatment services in your area. Speak to a live person, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8…
Eugene John CAPISTRANT Sr.
Eugene John CAPISTRANT Sr. Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather Age 94, of St. Paul, passed away on March 26, 2020. “Gene” was a World War II Veteran and had been active in the Military Order of the Purple Heart. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of…
Operation HighGround
Rick has a passion for our war fighters! … mark your calendar! One week from Sunday… Join us at Fairview Church Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 10:30 Rick Norling Founder and CEO Operation Highground tells the story of hope and restoration for our Military mand and women. – for…
Richard C. W. Root
Richard “Rich” Root, 83, of Morgan died Monday, November 11, 2013 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2013 from St. John Lutheran Church in Morgan. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Fort Snelling National…
Paul E. Mohr
CORCORAN, Minn. — Paul E. Mohr, 87, of Corcoran, went home to heaven on Thursday, March 30, 2017. Paul was born March 25, 1930, in Watertown, Wisconsin. He was active in softball, football, tumbling and diving prior to graduating from Watertown High School. He served our country in the Korean…