Spokane celebrates Memorial Day
On Monday, people across the Inland Northwest honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice by going to Memorial Day ceremonies. One military couple from Spokane pays a constant tribute.
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Love, liberty and loss at Green Hillsa Memorial Day ceremony
San Pedro resident Sue McLeavy reflects at her father Korean War veteran Eldon Northrup's graveside, before she and her family attended the 31st annual “Green Hills Memorial Park Memorial Day Observance, " at Green Hills Memorial Park. Eldon who died in 2011, attended most of the observance's.
Sanders Campaigns In California, Clintons March In Memorial Day Parade
Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a campaign rally at Ventura College on May 26, 2016 in Ventura, California. The California primary is June 7. Bernie Sanders meets with voters in California today, as that state and five other states prepare to vote next week.
Topeka Memorial Day events include grave marker dedication for Lincoln bodyguard
A historical group dedicated a new Topeka Cemetery grave marker Monday for John Holmes, a bodyguard for President Abraham Lincoln. The ceremony was one of several held Monday in Topeka to honor veterans, with one featuring Sen. Pat Roberts as guest speaker.
A Song For Memorial Day
It's Memorial Day, and while that is a day for starting off Summer with grilling and the beach, it's also a time to remember those who have fallen in wartime. And a reminder that working for peace is the best memorial we can give.
Few Memorial Day travel headaches, most wait times bearable
Travelers who had braced for long lines and long waits were instead moving through most U.S. airports fairly quickly Monday, as the busy Memorial Day travel weekend drew to close. "Honestly it wasn't too bad," said Kendra Morehead of Wooster, Ohio, who flew from Detroit to Denver for a conference.
This Wall Street Firm Succeeds by Helping Military Vets Become ‘Generals’
Broker-dealer Drexel Hamilton, led by disabled veterans, gives ex-military personnel a chance to use skills learned on the battlefield on a new frontier -- Wall Street. Daniel Morales doesn't discount the stress of working on Wall Street, but it pales in comparison to his experiences in the U.S. Marine Corps.
VA, SS Mistakenly “Killed” 4,200 Vets Over Past Few Years
On Memorial Day, we remember the many men and women who lost their lives while in defense of our freedoms and security. For those servicemen and women who come home, the challenges can be daunting.
Romania: tiny percentage of funds needed for statue raised
A union says nearly 40,000 striking Verizon employees will return to work Wednesday after reaching a tentative contract agreement. It includes 1,300 new call center jobs, nearly 11 percent in raises over four years... A union says nearly 40,000 striking Verizon employees will return to work Wednesday after reaching a tentative contract agreement.
“If You Forget History, You Will have No Future”: Memorial Day service marks Weymouth’s D-Day past
Cllr Richard Kosior, Mayor of Weymouth and Portland, said: "The most important thing is to remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Master Sergeant Lynwood Newman, a retired member of the United States Air Force, said it was a "great honour" to represent his country at the service.
Please, Thank Those Who Gave All, Not Me
After years hearing "Thank you for your service" a thousand times from friends and strangers, the final straw for me came from the most unlikely of persons. It was a few weeks ago while driving into neighboring Fort Campbell, when the young Army MP at the gate handed back to me my retiree ID card, offering his own "Thank you for your service."
Donald Trump: Illegals treated better than US veterans
Illegal immigrants in the US often get better care than the nation's military veterans, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has said. Last year, the billionaire sparked anger by attacking the military record of Senator John McCain, a former prisoner of war.
Legal settlements at Veterans Affairs more than tripled
This image shows Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility in North Las Vegas. Payouts for lawsuits have skyrocketed at the agency since 2011.
Enzo’s Organic Matcha To Release New Video
Enzo's Private Selection is teaming up with Brothers Production Company to release a video about their new 100 % Organic Matcha Green Tea Blend. Buffalo, NY -- The video will be available in June on Enzo's Private Selection product page on Amazon, on their website and in Amazon video shorts.
Photos: 2016 Memorial Day Ceremony At the Gazebo
Robert Mirto, Esq., was the Master of Ceremonies, and he and all of the honored guests kept their addresses short, so there were no medical emergencies and the parade stepped off earlier than in some past years. US Senator Richard Blumenthal, and First Selectman Jim Zeoli made brief comments, and two students from Orange Elementary Schools read short poems.
A look back: Veterans gather for Memorial Day service
Veterans and their families gathered at Roselawn Memorial Park on Sunday to tend to loved ones' graves and take part in a Memorial Day service honoring the sacrifice of those who died serving in the military. Roselawn Memorial Park and the local Veterans of Foreign Wars work together every year to host the event.
Trump rallies veterans at annual Rolling Thunder gathering
"Thousands of people are dying waiting in line to see a doctor. That is not going to happen anymore," Trump told veterans gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial as part of the annual Rolling Thunder event, which brings thousands of motorcyclists to Washington each Memorial Day weekend.
Trump on tap to speak at Rolling Thunder rally in capital
Donald Trump was focusing on veterans Sunday at the annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally, hoping to find a receptive audience despite some missteps in his presidential campaign. Trump angered veterans early on when he criticized the military record of John McCain, the Arizona senator who was the Republican presidential nominee in 2008.
D.C. concealed carry applications soar while ‘good reason’ requirement not enforced
Applications for concealed carry permits have spiked in the District since a federal judge ordered the city to stop requiring gun owners to prove they have a "good reason" to carry a firearm in public, according to documents filed as part of an ongoing legal challenge to D.C. gun laws. Ten days after U.S. District Judge Richard Leon 's order blocked the city from enforcing a key provision of its gun laws, the Metropolitan Police Department had received 85 concealed carry permit applications - compared to the 61 applications it had received in the prior six months.
Cemeteries prep for Memorial Day
Larry Frounfelkner of Vacaville salutes a tombstone of a U.S. veteran after planting an American flag at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, Saturday. Frounfelkner, a Vietnam veteran, attended the flag planting ceremony to honor his father and father-in-law, whom both served in the U.S. military.