‘Memorial Forest’ Honoring Soldiers, First Responders and Law Enforcement Grows Across the State

Kiwanis Club honors law enforcement

Livingston Parish Sheriff Deputy Dakota Naquin received the Nick Tullier Service Above Self award May 22 during the 52nd annual Kiwanis Club of Denham Springs Peace Officer of the Year awards ceremony.

‘Memorial Forest’ honoring soldiers, first responders and law enforcement grows across the state

OMAHA — It was a cold January day when an idea popped into Jim Meier’s head — why not plant a tree for every fallen soldier from Nebraska? “It was just me talking to me,” said Meier, a Vietnam War…

‘Memorial Forest’ honoring soldiers, first responders and law enforcement grows across the state • Nebraska Examiner

Since 2020, an Omaha-based group has planted nearly 2,000 trees in small plots across the state as memorials to those who died due to military service or service as a first responder or as a law enforcement officer. (Courtesy of Honor and Remember Nebraska)OMAHA — It was a cold January day when an idea popped into Jim Meier’s head — why not plant a tree for every fallen soldier from Nebraska? “It was just me talking to me,” said Meier, a Vietnam…

‘Memorial Forest’ honoring soldiers, first responders and law enforcement grows across the state - Finnoexpert

Since 2020, an Omaha-based group has planted nearly 2,000 trees in small plots across the state as memorials to those who died due to military service or service as a first responder or as a law enforcement officer. (Courtesy of Honor and Remember Nebraska) OMAHA — It was a cold January day when an idea popped into Jim Meier’s head — why not plant a tree for every fallen soldier from Nebraska? “It was just me talking to me,” said Meier, a Vietna…