Bin Ladens death sparks grief and pride for a Kansas widow
Tonganoxie resident Kelly Griffiths learned of Osama bin Ladens death by radio on her commute. She reflected on the loss of her husband Spc Lucas Frantz who died in Iraq on his 22nd birthday in 2005. She visited his grave and spoke of fear and hope for Americas future amid the news.
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KU historian weighs Osama bin Laden death and global impact
KU professor Adrian Lewis reflects on Osama bin Laden’s death and its effect on American unity and al Qaida. Patriot Guard rider Doug Anrig recalls prior rescue missions and supports troops returning home. Lawrence resident Jane Tedder links memory of 9/11 to current relief and caution, while Kansas native Lea Orth in New York recalls personal ties and a sense of celebration without rejoicing.
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Kansas University
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Artists react to bin Laden death and 9/11 memories
Lenise Eddings recalls how 9/11 reshaped her priorities and spurred a new painting and a children's book project. Others, veterans and students, describe personal triggers from the event and the later bin Laden death, reflecting on war, memory, and loss while noting ongoing dangers.
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Lawrence
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Parents of fallen Marine react to bin Laden death
Candy and Scott Wasser of Ottawa recall their son Lance Cpl Christopher Wasser who joined the Marines after turning 18 in 2001 and was killed at 21 by a roadside bomb during his second Iraq deployment on April 8 2004. Scott Wasser says bin Ladens death closes a chapter but warns more challenges lie ahead.
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Skywriter Al Stuber Reacts To Bin Laden Death
Al Stuber a former Navy pilot and father of a U S Army soldier welcomed Osama bin Laden’s death saying he was relieved grateful and proud of the Navy SEALs. He noted his son served in Iraq Bosnia and as an officer and that he often writes sky messages to remember 9 11 and other events.
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Johnson salutes bin Laden raid as decade-long goal reached
Eudora resident and former Green Beret Mark Johnson, a retired Army officer, praised the Monday raid in Pakistan that killed Osama bin Laden. He called it a crippling blow for al Qaida and said the group has lost its mentor and godfather after ten years of pursuit.
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VFW members react to bin Laden death with mixed reflections
VFW post commander Jerry Karr voices a quiet, closing mood while acknowledging the trauma caused by bin Laden and praising the mission. Kansas University senior Andrew Foster recalls sleepless, awe filled moments and hopes for a turning point, while Billie Carey warns the war is not over and urges vigilance.
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Kansas party leaders react to bin Laden death
Kansas Republican Chair Amanda Adkins and Democratic Chair Joan Wagnon released a joint statement saying justice was served in the death of Osama bin Laden. They thanked the armed forces and intelligence personnel involved and noted no U.S. forces were killed in the raid.
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Republican Party
Amanda Adkins
Democratic Party
Joan Wagnon
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Senate
Fred Holloman
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Brownback praises troops after bin Laden death
Governor Sam Brownback on Monday thanked and congratulated the armed forces for the operation that killed Osama bin Laden, calling it the result of tireless dedication of brave men and women in uniform.
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Islamic Center of Lawrence responds to Obama address
Bassam Helwani of the Islamic Center of Lawrence stated that Obama’s remarks clarified that Osama bin Laden’s beliefs do not reflect Islam. He emphasized Islam as peaceful, condemned terrorism, and urged coexistence and renewed unity among Muslims and Americans.
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