PORTLAND, OREGON(TIP): This past Memorial Day Weekend several Sikh organizations including Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Sikh Seva Foundation, Ghadar Memorial Foundation, SAVA, and SikhLens, along with the local Sikh community organized a program in celebration of Dr. Bhagat Singh Thind’s service and activism.
The event took place prior to the Portland Oregon Memorial Day Parade. LTC Kamal Singh Kalsi and Johanna Ogden spoke about history and service. The program included elements of film, music, dance, and discussion. After the event attendees went to the Portland Oregon Memorial Day Parade were the Sikh community created a float in honor of Sikhs in Service.
SALDEF Regional Director SatHanuman Singh Khalsa organized the important event.