The United States Senate is considering legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Pacific defenders of World War II.


http://bonitagilbert.com/congressional-gold-medal/

'A forgotten battle,' Boise remembers the Battle of Wake Island

http://www.ktvb.com/news/local/a-forgotten-battle-boise-remembers-the-battle-of-wake-island/365376450

Fallen veterans of Wake Island remembered in Boise on 75th anniversary of attack

http://kboi2.com/news/local/wake-island-fallen-remembered-on-75th-anniversary-of-attack

Richard Joseph "Pag" Pagoaga 1922 - 2015

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/idahostatesman/obituary.aspx?n=richard-joseph-pagoaga-pag&pid=176710267&fhid=6416

Local Wake Island survivor dies at 93

Wake Island survivor Glenn Newell died on December 18th after suffering a broken neck in a fall weeks before. He was 93. http://www.ktvb.com/story/news/local/2014/12/26/wake-island-survivor/20926307/

Wake Island Reunion

Today's 6 News Live at 6 Sep 22, 2013

Today's 6 News Live at 6: Wake Island Reunion Survives

Remembering the Wake Island story

Remembering the Wake Island story: WWII-era civilian group gathering this weekend in Boise

Boise Wake Island Reunion September 12 and 13

The Wake Island Fall Fling will be held this September 12 and 13 at The Riverside Hotel in Garden City.  

The Hospitality Room opens mid morning of September 12 continues to about 4:30 P.M. and re-opens the next morning and runs all day, then the Annual Banquet that evening of September 13.

Reservations for the banquet need to be made by August 21; please contact the Riverside Hotel (208-343-1871) for contact information regarding The Wake Island Group.

Gift from Navy

Noah got an incredible graduation gift from Captain Charles Rock, commanding officer at Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo Japan, Barry Kelso of Boise, and Phil Eakins, Sasebo Japan.  A box arrived from Sasebo containing a Wake Island flag and other items.  The flag was flown at the Navy Base in Sasebo on May 28, 2014.  We are very grateful for Barry's thoughtfulness and the efforts Captain Rock and Phil for arranging for this and mailing it to Noah.  It is a treasure.

Love thy Neighbor

This is an interesting story; wonder what the time frame was on the events mentioned.

http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/military/love-thy-neighbor/article_ddc08f5c-0346-11e4-bd5c-0019bb2963f4.html

150 icons to celebrate Boise's sesquicentennial: The MK Bucyrus-Erie B3

150 icons to celebrate Boise's sesquicentennial: The MK Bucyrus-Erie B3

New Wake Island Flag Dedicated

http://www.ktvb.com/home/New-Wake-Island-flag-dedicated--169921626.html

Fade Out, Fade In: Documentary Filmmaker Seth Randal Retells History

Fade out Fade In Documentary Filmmaker Seth Randal retells History

Noah's Eagle Rank

Noah's Eagle Rank has been approved and will be awarded at his Troop 123 Court of Honor later this month. We truly appreciate all those who helped him reach this goal in scouting and the many that helped with his Eagle Project, the Wake Island memorial at Veterans Memorial Park.

June 30, 2012
Noah and Troop 123 at his Eagle Scout Court of Honor

Remembering the Life of Gary Rodge 1916 ~ 2012

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/idahostatesman/obituary.aspx?n=gary-rogde&pid=155624814&fhid=6415

Slideshow of images from the dedication

Photos from Dedication - December 7, 2011

Wake Island survivors see new monument dedicated | KTVB.COM Boise

Wake Island survivors see new monument dedicated KTVB.COM Boise

Thank you Channel 7 KTVB for the great coverage!

http://www.ktvb.com/news/Wake-Island-survivors-see-new-monument-dedicated-135223633.html

Great Photos from the Idaho Statesman:

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2011/12/07/1908293_a1908302/battle-of-wake-island-monument.html