Idaho State Treasurer Presents $47,675 to Support Idaho State Veterans Cemeteries
BOISE - Idaho State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth presented the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery with a $47,675 check from the sale of the Idaho Women Veterans Medallion.
Since the minting of the medallion, sales of the Idaho Women Veterans Medallion have generated over $112,000 for Idaho State Veterans Cemeteries. Only 29 medallions remain available for sale.
The funds will be used by the Idaho State Veterans Cemeteries in Boise and Blackfoot, helping support the maintenance and operation of the cemeteries and the continued care of these places of honor for Idaho veterans and their families.
The Idaho Women Veterans Medallion is a commemorative silver medallion unveiled in 2020 to honor Idaho’s women veterans during the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage. The medallion’s motto, “Courageous Past, Unlimited Future,” recognizes the courage and sacrifice of Idaho women who have served their country.
The medallion features five Idaho women veterans who represent the thousands of women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Four stars on the medallion symbolize Idaho’s place as the fourth state to grant women the right to vote and the first to do so by constitutional amendment. The reverse features Idaho’s state seal, designed by Emma Edwards Green.
“It was an honor to represent the incredible women veterans who served during the Vietnam era. This medallion belongs to all women veterans from all branches,” said Judith Eighmy, one of the five Idaho women veterans featured on the Medallion.
“As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday this year, we recognize that our veterans have made extraordinary sacrifices to protect the freedoms we enjoy today,” said Idaho State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth. “I am proud that the proceeds from these medallions are helping care for Idaho’s State Veterans Cemeteries and ensuring these sacred places remain a fitting tribute to those who served.”
“The Idaho State Veterans Cemeteries are honored to receive $47,675 from the sale of the Idaho Women Veterans Medallion,” said Jake Faulkner, State Veterans Cemetery Bureau Chief. “This generous donation will support the ongoing maintenance and operation of the Idaho State Veterans Cemeteries in Boise and Blackfoot, helping us continue to provide these special places of honor for veterans and their families. We are grateful to everyone who purchased a medallion and helped make this contribution possible. The medallion is a lasting tribute to Idaho’s women veterans, and its proceeds are now helping care for the resting places of veterans across our state. As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we are especially grateful for those who have served and sacrificed for our freedoms. We are proud to put these funds to work honoring their service and preserving these sacred spaces for generations to come.”
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