25 May 2002
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Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 2002
Page
1
New York City displayed a 56 by 100 foot memorial quilt after 3000 hours of hand stitching by 100 volunteers. The quilt lists 346 names including 943 active and three retired firefighters and features 50 star motifs. It will be shown at the New York City Fire Museum until June 9 and then moved to the FDNY Fire Academy on Randalls Island.
Val Verde County Commissioners Court agreed to apply for state funds under the Fair Defense Act to offset indigent defense costs. Last year the county spent over 329,359 with 71,177 tied to the capital murder trial of Tommy Lynn Sells.
Historic reconnaissance wing reunites at Del Rio Civic Center with nearly 300 attendees. Brig Gen Gerald Mellmoyle recalls 1957 move from Turner AFB Georgia and U-2 training losses while Col Ernie Worley honors fallen comrades. Unit conducted sampling missions over Soviet nuclear sites, 27 pilots served.
Memorial Day ceremonies Monday at 11 a.m. at San Felipe Cemetery feature a Laughlin Air Force Base fly-by, color presentation by base and San Felipe Del Rio Honor Guards, and remarks by Del Rio Mayor Dora Alcala and others. Speakers include Col Eric Rosberg and Judge Mike Fernandez, with Taps by Isaac Aldaco and 21 rifle volleys by SFDR Veterans Honor Guard.
Amr Elgindy an Egyptian-born analyst charged in a stock swindle allegedly contacted his broker on September 10 to liquidate a $300000 trust for his children while noting the Dow would fall to 3000. Prosecutors say he sought to profit from the market drop amid the Sept. 11 attacks.
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