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Sci Fi Giant Arthur C. Clarke Dies
90 years old. Living in his idea of paradise. Not too shabby, I’d say. Certainly on of the greats of the genre, and one of the few who lived to see some of his dreams come true. BBC report … Read entire article »
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Blogger Killed in Iraq
Blogger Andrew Olmsted has been killed in Iraq. MNF-I The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Jan. 3 in As Sadiyah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit using small arms fire during combat operations. Both Soldiers were assigned to the Military Transition Team, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan. Killed were: Maj. Andrew J. Olmsted, 37, of Colorado Springs, Colo. Cpt. … Read entire article »
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Robert P. Zimmer
Gates: Thursday, December 13, 2007. Age 91. Survived by his wife Clementine Haubner Zimmer; sons, Edward and Kathleen of Tarrytown, NY, and Stephen and Marianna; grandson, Mark and Michelle; and great-grandsons, Austin and Brandon of Reading, PA; grand-daughters, Kathryn, Paula, Carolyn and Stephanie; sisters-in-law, Gladys and Eileen Zimmer; sister and brother-in-law, Lucille and Richard Sullivan; and brother-in-law, Richard and June Shone; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers, Herbert, Arthur, Charles, Harold, Raymond; and sister, Eva May. Robert and his father-in-law, Edward Haubner owned and operated the Haubner and Stallknecht Funeral Home for over 50 years, prior to his retirement in 1986. He was a WWII Army Veteran, member of the Keith Miller Post and a past member of the New York State and National Funeral Directors Association. The family would like … Read entire article »
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Gunnery Sgt. Herman Jerome Murkerson Jr.
U.S. Marine Sgt. Jessica Turner of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), pays her final respect to fallen U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Herman Jerome Murkerson Jr. of Marine Wing Headquarter Squadron-2, after his memorial service at the Memorial Chapel on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct. 9. Murkerson was killed in action on Oct. 1 while on patrol in the Al Anbar province of Iraq. A civilian contractor stationed at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, pays his final respects to fallen U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Herman Jerome Murkerson Jr. of Marine Wing Headquarter Squadron-2, after his memorial service at the Memorial Chapel on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Oct. 9. A U.S. Army Soldier aboard Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, pays her final respects to fallen U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Herman … Read entire article »
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Adm. William J. Crowe Dies
A great Cold Warrior gone to his rest! DoD By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2007 – Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. William J. Crowe died early today at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. He was 82. Crowe served as chairman from 1985 to 1989 under presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. His Navy career spanned the entirety of the Cold War, from his entry to the service following graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1946 to his retirement as the highest-ranking officer in the military in 1989 as the Soviet Union began to crumble. “Every man and woman of the U.S. military joins me in mourning the death of retired Admiral William Crowe, Vietnam and Cold War veteran and former chairman … Read entire article »
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Sgt. 1st Class Justin Monschke
Bronze Star wth V device or Silver Star [award not complete at posting time] Silver wings upon their chest These are men, America’s best One hundred men will test today But only three win the Green Beret Back at home a young wife waits Her Green Beret has met his fate He has died for those oppressed Leaving her his last request Put silver wings on my son’s chest Make him one of America’s best He’ll be a man they’ll test one day Have him win the Green Beret. WFAA-TV Jett said she’s known since Justin was a boy that he wanted to be a soldier. You can see it in his senior picture from Krum High School. A week after graduation, he was gone to join the Army. Soon after that he was married, with a stepson and two young children of his … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Iraq, Military, Obits, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
Spc. Rachael L. Hugo
KIA Oct. 5, 2007 in Bayji, Iraq DoD The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Spc. Rachael L. Hugo, 24, of Madison, Wis., died Oct. 5 in Bayji, Iraq, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked her unit using an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. She was assigned to the 303rd Military Police Company, 97th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, U.S. Army Reserve, Jackson, Mich. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The medic reached into her pocket and removed an Army honors coin she received for saving a sergeant’s life in Iraq in February. She told her dad, Kermit Hugo, she had carried it with her ever since then to make sure she didn’t misplace it before she had a chance to give it … Read entire article »
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Cpl. Reynold Armand, USMC
Democrat & Chronicle A U.S. Marine from Irondequoit, who family and friends described as a quiet but respectful young man, was killed yesterday while serving in Iraq. Cpl. Reynold Armand, 21, was killed yesterday in Fallujah, according to family members. Armand was a 2004 graduate of Eastridge High School in East Irondequoit Central School District, said school district spokeswoman Lee Steinfeldt. Armand’s family reportedly learned of his death this morning. Further details of the circumstances of Armand’s death were not immediately available. … Read entire article »
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August 14th, 2007 | Comments Off
The Scooter is dead! One of the last, truly great baseball legends. “In those days, there were giants.” … Read entire article »
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