About Remembering America's Heroes

Under the leadership of Executive Director Ken Buckles, Remembering America's Heroes (RAH) provides education to youth and the community so they can understand and appreciate the value of freedom and its cost.  For the past fourteen years, RAH has been known for Milwaukie High School's Living History Day, which is the biggest and most comprehensive school program honoring Veterans in the state. In 2008, over 700 Veterans and their guests attended the all-day signature event at Milwaukie High School (MHS).

Living History Day at MHS includes speaker sessions, where small pairings of Veterans speak to students in classrooms about their experiences; a luncheon hosted by MHS students; a Gold Star Assembly that pays tribute to 50 MHS students and one teacher who lost their lives serving our country; and an impressive museum with over 50 military memorabilia/artifact collectors spread throughout the gym and outdoor areas.  

The day culminates in the Assembly of Honor, a recreated USO Show that includes performances by students and professional performers, as well as comedy, words of inspiration, and special recognition of our Veterans. MHS students spend days, even weeks, decorating the campus in preparation.  Many alumni come back each year to help out as well.  

RAH also takes its Living History Day program on the road several times throughout the year to other schools in Oregon. RAH has helped organize Living History Day programs and assemblies at Pendleton High School, Dayton High School, McMinnville High School, Redmond High School, Nestucca Valley Middle School, Oregon City High School, Sam Barlow High School, Jesuit High School, and more. We have student-created displays, such as Faces of the Fallen, that are available for travel to various parades, ceremonies, and special events across the region.

In addition, RAH hosts a Tribute to Veterans each August at the Oregon State Fair. RAH is also the official host of the Oregon Military Hall of Fame.  As only one of seven states who have a Military Hall of Fame, we hope to recognize by induction as many deserving Veterans as we possibly can.

Please take a moment to look at the videos from past events.  We hope they inspire you to join us at one of our many educational or tribute events. For more information, please call 503.659.5157 or e-mail info@rahusa.us.