2025 Participants List
Veteran Service Organizations Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes
This category includes organizations, composed of veterans and supporters, united to honor military service, preserve patriotic traditions, and provide ongoing support to those who served our nation.
Color Guard
We-Ta-Se (American Legion Post 410)
The American Legion
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American Legion Post 23 Byron H. Mehl, (Leavenworth, KS)
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American Legion Post 41 Tonganoxie (KS)
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American Legion Post 94 Auxiliary (Leavenworth, KS)
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American Legion Post 405 Tractor Division (Edgerton, MO)
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American Legion Post 410 We-Ta-Se (Mayetta, KS)
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American Legion Post 411 Post (Lansing KS)
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Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
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James F. Chism Memorial Chapter 7 of the Disabled American Veterans
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Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA)
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Chapter 75, Leavenworth (KS)
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
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Basehor VFW Post 11499 (KS)
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Lansing Memorial VFW Post 12003 (KS)
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Leavenworth White, Donlon, Hagemeister, (MOH) VFW Post 56 (KS)
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Leavenworth VFW Post 56 Auxiliary
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Tonganoxie, VFW Post 9271 (KS)
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​​Tributes Honoring Our Fallen Heroes
Providing ceremonial music in honor of fallen service members.
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Leavenworth Bagpipes
Honoring fallen soldiers through personal tribute and participaton.
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Jeremy Unger
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Shane Unger
Family tribute in memory of loved ones lost in military service.
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Spratt Family
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Re-enactment Organizations
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Grand Army of the Republic (GAR Post #37)
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WWII Re-enactment Corps, El Dorado (KS)
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Special Forces
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Bull Simons Chapter 29
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United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI)
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Topeka-Jefferson City Base
Government and Public Safety Partners Honoring Our Veterans
This category list the participants who represent dedicated agencies and elected officials united in honoring veterans through public service, protection, and civic leadership across our communities.
First Responders
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Basehor Police Department
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Bonner Springs Fire Department
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Easton Township Fire Dept
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Fairmount Township Fire Department
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Fort Leavenworth Fire and Emergency
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High Prairie Township Fire Department
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Kansas Highway Patrol
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KCKCC Police Department
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Kickapoo TWP Fire Department
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Lansing Police Department
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Lansing KS Fire Department
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Leavenworth County Emergency Management
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Leavenworth County Fire District #2
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Leavenworth County Sheriff
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Leavenworth Fire Department
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Leavenworth Police Department
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Platte County Sheriff's Office
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Tonganoxie Fire Department
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Tonganoxie Police Department
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Tonganoxie Township Rural Fire Department
Municipal & County Agencies
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Basehor Animal Control
- Leavenworth County Attorney (Todd Thompson)
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Leavenworth County Commissioners
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​Leavenworth County Register of Deeds (Terri Lois Todd)
Medical Care and Care Facilities
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Medicalodges Leavenworth
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Parkway Care & Rehab
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Saint John Hospital
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Municipal & County Agencies
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Christy Davis for Kansas
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County Commissioner
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Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
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Kansas Office on Veteran Services
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Kansas Senate District 5
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Kansas State Representative (Pat Proctor)
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Federal Agencies & Veteran Services
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Veterans Affairs, Eastern Kansas Health Care System
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Veterans Affairs, Police Service​​​
Youth Scouting Organizations Honoring Service and Citizenship
These youth Scouting organizations will be participating in the Veterans Day Parade to demonstrate respect for those who served, promote civic responsibility, and inspire future generations to uphold the values of service and patriotism.
Cub Scouts
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Pack 3101
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Pack 3109
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Pack 3165
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Pack 3174
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Boy Scouts of America
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Troop 0001 (Trail Life USA)
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Troop 165
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Troop 166
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Troop 173
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Troop 176
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Troop 176
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Troop 6173​​
​Girl Scouts
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American Heritage Girls Troop KS0167
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Fort Leavenworth Girl Scouts Brownie Troop 5400
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Fort Leavenworth Girl Scouts Daisy Troop 5402
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Fort Leavenworth Girl Scouts Daisy Troop 5407
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Fort Leavenworth Girl Scouts Junior Troop 5406
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Fort Leavenworth Girl Scouts Troop 5403
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Girl Scout Troop 3167​​​​​​
Trail Life USA
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Troop 0001​
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Explorer Posts
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Leavenworth County Explorer's Post #8888
Motorcycle Clubs Riding in Honor of Our Veterans
These clubs represent a powerful blend of brotherhood, service, and community support, many of which include veterans among their ranks.
Veteran & Military-Affiliated Motorcycle Clubs
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​​Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, KS Chapter 21-2
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War Fighters (MC) Chapter Aces and Eights – Ray Johnson​​
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White, Donlon, Hagemeister MOH Recipient VFW Post 56 – Riders
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NABSTMC (National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers) – Ft. Leavenworth
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​Faith-Based & Civic Motorcycle Clubs
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Christian Motorcycle Association – Freedom Riders #829 Chapter
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Knight Anglez Social Women Club
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Regional & Enthusiast Motorcycle Clubs
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​ABATE of Kansas, District 11
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Blakc Spadez MC
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Eastern Kansas Wind Riders
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Midwest Residential
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Romeo Motorcycle Group
Patriotic Automobile Clubs Honoring Veterans
These clubs showcase classic, custom, and enthusiast vehicles in tribute to those who served.
Classic & Antique Vehicle Clubs
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2010 Military Hummer (George Sipp)
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Daves Deuces
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Henry Leavenworth Antique Auto Club
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Leavenworth Cruisers Car Club
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Military Vehicle Preservation Association
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Plain O A's of Shawnee, Ks
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Enthusiast & Specialty Vehicle Clubs
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All American Jeep Squad
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Corvette Club of Kansas City
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Crossroads Miata Car Club
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MoKan Bronco Group
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Mustang Club of Greater Kansas City
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SSR Fanatic Car Club​​​​
Community Organizations and Local Businesses Supporting Veterans and Civic Life
These groups represent the heart of our community—serving veterans, families, animals, youth, and the arts—while promoting patriotism, public service, and social well-being.
Veteran & Military Heritage Organizations
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40 & 8 Honor Society of American Veterans
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Buffalo Soldier Chapter, ROCKS, Inc.
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Henry Leavenworth Chapter, AUSA
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Kansas Veterans Justice League
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National WASP Museum of Sweetwater, TX
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Wreaths Across America
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Civic & Fraternal Organizations
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Fraternal Order of Eagles – Kansas State
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Fraternal Order of Eagles – Leavenworth #55
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Fraternal Order of Eagles – South Central Regional
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Kiwanis Club, Weston, Platte City (KS)
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Leavenworth-Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce
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Lions Clubs of Leavenworth County
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Rotary Club of Leavenworth
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Toast Masters
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​​​Health, Human Services & Animal Welfare
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American Red Cross
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Gentiva Hospice
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Help Overpopulation of Pets Economically (HOPE), Inc
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Human Animal Bond
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Lansing Care and Rehab
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Leavenworth Animal Welfare Society (LAWS)
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Leavenworth County Council on Aging
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​Moila Shriners
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The Salvation Army
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Religious Organizations
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Ancient Order of Hibernians
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Ancient Order of Hibernians Fr. Thomas Butler Division #1
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Knights of Columbus Flag float
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Pentecostal Church of the Apostolic Faith
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Knights Templars of Kansas
​Local Business Participants
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94.1 KFKF
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Blissfuls Photography and Reapercrew Productions
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Deon Cane Corso
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David Rafie Agency LLC Shelter
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Easton Bus Service
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First City Paranormal of Kansas
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Home Depot
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HOTWORX
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Island Spice Jamaican Restaurant
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Morris Smith Ford
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Mutual Savings Association
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Oatney-Haynes Farm
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Queens of Clean
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Reece Nichols Premier Realty
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Shelter Insurance
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Small Details Garage LLC
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SorWil Technology Solutions
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Spider Mike’s Tree Trimming
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The Poo Squad
​​​​Social Justice, Advocacy & Political Organizations
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Alliance Against Family Violence
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First Judicial District CASA Association
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Leavenworth County Democratic Party
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Leavenworth County Republican Party
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Leavenworth NAACP
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Leavenworth Family Pride
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Youth Civic Activities
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Harrold Youth Center
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Miss Kansas Volunteer
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Richard Allen Cultural Center and Museum
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River City Community Players
Organizations Honoring Tradition and Service
These organizations represent centuries of fraternal values, civic leadership, and patriotic support for veterans and community events.
Abdallah Shrine Temple
Fidelity Chapter #9
Joseph D. Hurley General Assembly #293
Hancock Lodge #311, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Knights Templar Grand York Rite of Kansas Masonic
Koran Temple No. 33
Mount Olive Lodge No. 3​​​​
Alpha Epsilon Zeta
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Omicron Iota Iota
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Alumni
Phi Beta Sigma- Alpha Omega Sigma Chapter
Pi Omicron Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Lineage Societies Honoring America's Founding Patriots
Daughters of the American Revolution
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Captain Jesse Leavenworth Chapter (DAR)
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James Ross Chapter (DAR)
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John & Hattie Possum Chapter (DAR)
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Kansas Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)
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Mission Hills Chapter (DAR)
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Prairie Rose Chapter (DAR)
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Sagamore Chapter (DAR)
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Shawnee Mission Kansas Chapter (DAR)
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Three Trails West Chapter (DAR)
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Tomahawk Chapter (DAR)
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Wyandot Chapter (DAR)
Sons of the American Revolution
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Kansas Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)
Schools and Youth Activities
First City Allstars Pink Divas
First City Dance Center
KCKCC Pioneer Career Center
Lansing High School Band
Lansing High School Cheer
Lansing, High School Boys, basketball team
Leavenworth High School Ambassadors
Leavenworth High School Army JROTC
Leavenworth High School Band
Leavenworth High School Cheerleading
Leavenworth Rebels Youth Cheer
Leavenworth Soccer Association
Leavenworth Youth Football Association
Maranatha Christian Academy Marching EaglesPiper High School Band
Pleasant Ridge Middle School and High School Bands
Pleasant Ridge Cheer, and Dance
Sabetha High School Band
University of Saint Mary, Cheerleading Team
University of Saint Mary, Dance Team
University of Saint Mary, Pep Band
U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps / Greater KC
Washington High School, Air Force Junior ROTC