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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 2004
Page
4
Princeton community mourns Lance Cpl. Juston Tyler Thacker 21 killed in Afghanistan ambush. Family plans drive to fix flawed flak jackets, fund a PSHS scholarship, and raise safety awareness. Residents honor him with flags at half mast and support for troops.
The Bluefield Telegraph lists staff including News Editor State Editor Senior Writer Tammie Toler Barbara Hawkins Bill Archer Managing Editor Sports Editor Bob Redd City County Editor Charles Owens Senior Copy Editor Andy Patton. The article ends with a biblical verse about Jesus finishing command and moving to teach in their cities.
Juston Thacker a Princeton Senior High School grad who joined the Marines after leaving college died in Afghanistan during an ambush while on patrol His community mourns him as loyal selfless and brave while his mother asks locals to display yellow ribbons and flags in his memory and honor his sacrifice The town prays for peace for his family and thanks him for protecting liberties.
Christine Lowery of Bluefield Virginia argues against fitness based grading for students. She says overweight children face emotional distress from peers and authority figures, and notes health issues and medications can cause weight gain. She questions if basic nutrition lessons are enough.
Email messages from family friends and readers express grief and pride for the Marine’s service and sacrifice The notes honor Juston Thacker as a hero and extend prayers support and sympathy to his family and fellow Marines across communities.
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