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New Year’s Message to Our Veterans: “Why We Remember”

As we stand on the threshold of a new year, we take a moment to reflect on the journey
that brought us here. A journey shaped by courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment
— the very qualities that define the spirit of our veterans.
"Why we remember" is not just a phrase, but a promise — a promise to honor the men and
women who have served, who have given so much for the freedoms we hold dear. 
In the stillness of the past year and the hope of the year to come, we remember the sacrifices
made on faraway shores, in distant lands, and in the hearts of those who have served.
May the new year bring peace, health, and happiness to all, and may we continue to honor and
​remember the sacrifices that protect our way of life.

WHY WE REMEMBER

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 Veterans Memorial Museum
Address: 920 Hillcrest Drive Laurel, MS. 39440
Phone: (601) 428- 4008
email: [email protected]
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
ADMISSION: FREE         DONATIONS: Gladly Accepted
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VMM ON HGTV
Ben's Workshop
Updated u.s.s. arizona
​& Pearl harbor display
VMM T-Shirts On sale
​Fundraiser
MISSISSIPPI ROADS - "Being of Service"
​Featuring the VMM

upcoming
special events - ​2023
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Past EVENTS - ​2021
New  attractions &
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    • UPCOMING EVENTS
    • PAST EVENTS >
      • February 2022 VMM HOSTS NORTHWOOD GARDEN CLUB
      • 2021 MEMORIAL DAY COMMEMORATION
      • 2021 MEMORIAL DAY GOLF TOURNAMENT
      • 2021 VETERANS DAY
      • NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY 2021
      • COMMEMORATIVE FLAG DONATION - April 2021
  • EXHIBITS & DISPLAYS
    • U.S.S. ARIZONA & PEARL HARBOR
    • MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS (Jones County))
    • AERO COMMANDER 560-A
    • USMC SILVER STAR DISPLAY
    • THE "DING HAO" P-51 MUSTANG
    • U.S. MERCHANT MARINE DISPLAY
    • U.S.S. CAIRO
    • POINTE DU HOC ARTIFACTS
    • LAUREL LEADER-CALL "AT THE MUSEUM" Article Series
  • HOME TOWN
  • HARVEST HOSTS
  • VETERANS SERVICES
    • DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS (DAV)
    • VETERANS SERVICE CENTER
    • MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION RESOURCES
    • HEALTH CARE RESOURCES
    • FINANCIAL & HOME RESOURCES
  • GIVE
    • FUNDRAISING
    • DONATE AN ARTIFACT
  • CONTACT US
  • The Drive
  • Remember Us