David Kolbe in Vietnam
AFL-CIO Union Veterans Remember
America’s labor movement has a long history of supporting our troops. From honoring the fallen to providing opportunities to returning veterans, unions are committed to repaying the sacrifices of our nation’s defenders. In partnership with NGL, the unions participate in 27 Annual Tributes at The Tomb of the Unknowns honoring those who died in America’s wars, conflicts, and incidents. No other group in the history of our country has done this.
Each of these annual efforts is coordinated by an Iron Workers Union member and Vietnam Veteran, David Kolbe. Union veterans come from all over the country to participate in placing a wreath at The Tomb. They travel to Washington, DC at their own expense for this special tribute to their fellow comrades and all who sacrificed for our freedom throughout nation's history.
No Greater Love ANC Wreath Laying Schedule 2015
|
Year |
Tribute |
Date |
|
1846-1848 |
Mexican American War |
February 2 |
|
1812-1815 |
War of 1812 |
February 17 |
|
1990-1991 |
Gulf War |
February 28 |
|
1861-1865 |
Civil War |
April 9 |
|
1980 |
Iran Hostage Rescue Mission |
April 25 |
|
1959-1975 |
Vietnam War |
April 30 |
|
1981-1992 |
El Salvador Civil War |
May 5 |
|
1987 |
USS Stark |
May 17 |
|
Established 2001 |
Memorial Day National Moment of Remembrance |
May 25, 3PM |
|
1996 |
Khobar Towers |
June 25 |
|
Established 2010 |
National PTSD Awareness Day |
June 27 |
|
|
Independence Day |
July 4th |
|
1950-1953 |
Korean War |
July 27 |
|
2003-2011 |
Operation Iraqi Freedom |
August 31 |
|
1941-1945 |
World War II |
September 2 |
|
1775-1783 |
Revolutionary War |
September 3 |
|
2001 |
September 11 Attacks |
September 11 |
|
Established 1986 |
National POW-MIA Day 3rd Friday of September |
September 18 |
|
1996 |
Somalia: Operation Restore Hope |
October 3 |
|
2001-Present |
Afghanistan: Operation Enduring Freedom |
October 7 |
|
2001 |
USS Cole |
October 12 |
|
1983 |
Beirut Bombing |
October 23 |
|
1983 |
Grenada: Operation Urgent Fury |
October 25 |
|
1947-1989 |
Cold War |
November 9 |
|
1918 |
World War I |
November 11 |
|
1898 |
Spanish-American War |
December 10 |
|
1985 |
Gander Air Disaster |
December 12 |
|
1989 |
Panama: Operation Just Cause |
December 20 |