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Wall of Heroes
Induction Ceremony 

Friday, November 11th – 8:30am

Seattle Division
Building 100 (1st Floor) East Clinic Area

Join us in inducting our new Heroes:
Lemanuel “Lee” Jones
Marvin Glenn Shields
(
Please see the bios page)

About the Wall

The Wall was conceived to recognize Veterans who have served their country in wartime and have been personally decorated for heroism, bravery or valor.

Meet our Heroes

Short bios can be found here. 

Where is the Wall?

The wall is currently in its temporary location on the first floor “sky bridge” that connects the two main buildings of the Seattle Division. Its permanent location will be in the new main entrance of the Seattle Division that will soon be under construction as part of a major renovation and remodeling project.

Who can be inducted?

To be considered for induction, nominees should:

  • be affiliated with VA Puget Sound Health Care System as a patient, staff member or volunteer.
  • have received decoration or commendation with a personal award and citation for heroism or valor, which will be validated by the Department of Defense. List of U.S. Armed Forces Medals.* Other medals honoring valor, bravery or sacrifice will be considered.

Please see the nomination form below to nominate someone for the Wall. Nominees can be living or deceased. Questions regarding nominations for the Wall of Heroes should contact the Office of Voluntary Services at (206) 764-2195.

Nomination Documents (required)

Induction Criteria
Nomination Form (available starting Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Veteran Profile Form
"Request to be considered" Verifcation
Consent to Release Information

Return address for all nomination documents

Nominations are accepted between Memorial Day and Labor Day each year. The annual induction ceremony occurs during the week of Veterans Day each November. Send your nomination materials to:

WALL OF HEROES
Voluntary Services
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
1660 South Columbian Way
Seattle, WA  98108-1597

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