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VA REMEMBERS in place to meet their needs. What start-

ed as the VA Liaison Program in 2003,
which served as a referral response team
9/11-20 YEARS for seriously injured Post-9/11 Veterans,

expanded to serving any Post-9/11-era
Veteran in need of case management and
COMMEMORATION coordination.

Today, this program has transformed

■ By Linda Wondra, Public A airs O cer into a proactive, comprehensive, and
integrative Post-9/11 transition and case CCFD Chief JOHN C Page
management program, called Military 2 STIENBECK 5
VA Transition and Care Management.
This team is uniquely designed to help
Post-9/11 Veterans navigate the VA sys-
tem while providing transition case man-
agement support based on their needs,
wishes and civilian goals.

Walla Walla VA’s own M2VA’s team
does incredible work every day helping
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Walla VA’s staff who selflessly provide
exceptional care to all Veterans, as well
as the Post-9/11 Veterans. And it goes
without saying that our local communi-
ties have also stepped up to support our
Veterans. It’s the collaboration amongst
us all that assures Veterans are getting
et’s take pause today to remember. own safety and wellbeing for their fel- the care they need – when the need it.
Twenty years ago today – on Tues- low Americans.
Lday morning, September 11, 2001 As we look back on the events that oc-
– our lives were changed forever as In the aftermath of September 11, curred on September 11, 2001, let us be Page
terrorists attacked the United States of countless brave men and women stepped reminded of the extraordinary persever- PAPER DOG
America. It was a sobering day marked up to serve their country. Among those ance and strength of our Nation – char- 11
by the humanity, heroism, and grace that called to action are the Post-9/11 Veter- acteristics inspired by the Veterans we
rose up throughout our Nation as we ans we are honored to serve today. serve.
faced unimaginable tragedy and loss.
It is important that we do more than re- May we always remember those we
Thousands were killed that day, thou- member them today. It is important that lost. May we always be grateful for the
sands more were injured, and still thou- we continue to partner with them, advo- heroes who responded that day. And may
sands more responded to help the vic- cate for them, and provide them with the we forever honor those who decided to
tims. tools they need to reintegrate back into serve our Nation, inspired by that tragic
the very community that they so nobly day. In honor of all those who were lost
In recognition of Patriot Day and the served and sacrifi ced for. 20 years ago, take a moment today to
National Day of Service and Remem- pause for a moment of silence.
brance, let’s pay tribute to those that Over the past 20 years, VA has dedi- Page
were lost and those who braved extraor- cated resources to ensuring Post-9/11 VA remembers; we will never forget. SMW 34 4

dinary circumstances sacrificing their Veterans have the right support services
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