On Monday October 16th, the City of Arvada, CO designated October 30, 2011 as a National Day of Remembrance honoring the contribution of Nuclear Workers, such as our friends who worked out at Rocky Flats.
Our thanks go out to Laura, Judy and all the folks who helped make the proclamation a reality.  Our gratitude also goes to the City of Arvada for recognizing the important effort.  Please see below for photos of the meeting.
St. Louis/Mallinckrodt Missouri
Date: Saturday November 13th
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Columns Banquet Center
711 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, St. Charles, Mo. 63303
636-947-4729
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Come Join Us for Fellowship, Speakers, Ceremony and Giveaways.
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Senate Passes Unanimous Resolution Honoring Cold War Nuclear Workers With National Day of Remembrance
Resolution recognizes sacrifices made by nuclear weapons and uranium workers who risked their lives serving their country during the Cold War
(DENVER, CO – September 29, 2010) The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution yesterday designating October 30, 2010, a national day of remembrance for uranium and nuclear weapons workers who served their country during the Cold War Era.
“Our nation’s cold war veterans who dedicated their brainpower, livelihoods and unknowingly jeopardized their health to develop our nuclear deterrent, deserve this recognition,” said Senator Tom Udall (D-NM), one of the resolution’s four sponsors. “Behind the Manhattan Project at what would become Los Alamos National Laboratory were not only scientists, but many others like janitors, maintenance workers and miners and millers. They worked with and supplied the very substances that made them sick, and in too many instances ultimately led to their premature deaths. They — and their families — sacrificed tremendously for the security of America and for that we will always owe them a debt of gratitude.”
“These civilian workers made great contributions to our national defense during the Cold War,” said co-sponsor Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.). “It’s appropriate that we dedicate a day to celebrate their achievements and to honor the sacrifices they made to help keep our country and its citizens safe.”
Cold War Patriots, a non-profit organization advocating for nuclear weapons complex workers, launched the National Day of Remembrance campaign in 2009. The renewal of the National Day of Remembrance again in 2010 ensures the former workers will get the recognition they deserve. At the height of the Cold War, over 600,000 men and women worked to make the country’s nuclear deterrent possible. Many of them developed disabling or fatal illnesses because of exposure to radiation and toxic substances while producing and testing nuclear weapons. On October 30, Cold War Patriots will honor their contribution to America’s defense with celebrations in a dozen communities around the country.
“Our goal is to make sure that these unsung heroes are not forgotten,” said Greg Austin, Chairman of the Cold War Patriots Advisory Committee.
Background
During the Cold War, some 600,000 people worked to build the U.S. arsenal of nuclear weapons. In 2000, the U.S. Congress passed an act to compensate people who had been harmed. The Department of Labor program gives cash and medical aid to workers who became ill after being exposed to radiation or toxic substances.
Many facilities have high levels of exposure and sickness, however, significant exposure has happened for uranium workers in the Four Corners area (the border of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona), and nuclear workers in OH, WA, TN, CO, SC and many other states across the nation.
Cold War Patriots is the first national network connecting nuclear workers and uranium miners with support and assistance with complicated issues, including benefits claims. As they desperately wait for help, these workers are currently dying at an estimated rate of 60 per day. The organization’s advisory committee includes workers, physicians and attorneys.
Membership in Cold War Patriots is free to current and former nuclear weapons workers, uranium miners, millers, and haulers, as well as other individuals, family members or professionals that support the Cold War Patriot mission. For more information visit www.coldwarpatriots.com or call 888-903-8989.
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Cold War Patriots would like to invite you and your family to come visit us at this year’s Senior Life Show at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, WA on June 18th, 2010 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
The Senior Life Show will be featuring a special section for former Hanford workers, their families and friends. The “Cold War Patriots Hanford Resource Section” will contain resources specifically for former Hanford Workers including:
There will be special drawings for former Hanford workers, giveaways, features and information. Also, please view the other enclosures to learn about the Cold War Patriot “National Day of Remembrance” time capsule and how you or a loved one’s legacy as worker can be preserved.
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Cold War Patriots will be coming to Grand Junction on April 20th, 2010 to attend Beacon Fest, a local active senior life show.
Preserve your family’s mining legacy!
Cold War Patriots would like to invite you and your family to Beacon Fest on April 20th, 2010 where we will have an exhibit honoring western slope mining and uranium workers and their contributions to America’s national defense.
Bring an item for the time capsule!
A “National Day of Remembrance” time capsule and living history project will on display and will be accepting contributions. Come share a story, photograph or an item from your past.
Admission is free to this special event.
Come visit Cold War Patriots at the Beacon Fest on April 20th, 2010 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Two Rivers Convention Center located at 159 Main Street in downtown Grand Junction, CO.
Visit www.coldwarpatriots.org or call 888.903.8989 for more information.
We hope to see you there!
Cold War Patriots, in cooperation with the Masonic Home of Florida, would like to invite you and your family to a special meeting and exhibit honoring the contributions of Pinellas Plant workers to American’s national defense.
A “National Day of Remembrance” time capsule and living history project will be at the Masonic Home of Florida, 3201 1st Street Northeast St Petersburg, FL 33704 on Thursday February 24th, 2010. A short program will start at 6:00 pm with guest speakers. Admission is free to this special event.
The time capsule, and a special short film created for the first National Day of Remembrance will be on display. The time capsule is criss-crossing the country in 2010, collecting stories and artifacts from the nation’s uranium mining and nuclear defense era. The time capsule has traveled to many states including Washington, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah.
If you have questions about the exhibit, or want to arrange to make a contribution of your story or artifact to the time capsule, please contact Ron Elmlinger from Cold War Patriots toll-free at 1-877-235-1511. We hope to see you there! 3201 1st Street Northeast St Petersburg, FL 33704
Cold War Patriots and the Museum of Moab would like to invite you and your family to a special event and exhibit honoring the contributions Utah uranium workers made to American’s national defense.
A “National Day of Remembrance” time capsule and living history project will be at the Museum of Moab on 118 E. Center Street in Moab from 4:00pm to 7:00pm on Friday, February 5th, 2010. A short program will be held at 5:00pm and refreshments provided. Admission to the museum and the program will be free during this special event.
The time capsule is criss-crossing the country in 2010, collecting stories and artifacts from the nation’s uranium mining and nuclear defense era. The time capsule, and a special short film created for the first National Day of Remembrance will be on display following the event until February 26th, 2010. We encourage you to attend and share your own memories at this event.
If you have questions about the exhibit, or want to arrange to make a contribution of your story or artifact to the time capsule, please contact Tim Lerew from Cold War Patriots toll-free at 1-866-449-1595
Click the link under the map for driving directions:
Download Volume 1 – Edition 4 of the Cold War Patriots Newsletter, with special information on the National Day of Remembrance on October 30, 2009.
The United States Department of Energy wrote a nice article about the National Day of Remembrance in their fourth quarter newsletter. Click the link below to read the article.
**DOE NDR Article**
On October 30, 2009, current and former nuclear complex workers and uranium miners will be honored, and their contribution celebrated. The Department of Energy, and Cold War Patriots will be working hand in hand to plan events.
Celebration details and locations to be announced shortly. View the full announcements here. 
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