Was Bergdahl swap worth the five Taliban leaders
A White House ceremony announced Sgt. Bone Bergdahl's release after five years in captivity. Critics call him a deserter and question the swap's timing and legality while Obama defends rescuing a soldier as a sacred duty. The move sparks debate over VA issues and congressional process.
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Remembering May 30 as traditional Memorial Day
Author recalls May 30 as Decoration Day preserving the original date for Memorial Day. He notes federal law changed the observance to the last Monday in May, honoring military personnel who died in service. He shares personal memories of attending cemeteries, the Indianapolis 500, and performances by Jim Nabors and LeAnn Rimes alongside a moving invocation by Bishop Christopher Coyne.
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Reader Forum letter on American traditions and Memorial Day
The letter reflects on the holiday traditions of May 30 and the observed date, praising America and invoking blessings. Author James A. Marples of Longview Texas signs the piece in The Ottawa Herald Reader Forum.
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Community Partners Gary and Cindy Jones Honored for Generous Ottawa Support
Judy Hasty praises Gary and Cindy Jones former Country Mart owners for two decades of backing Westminster Presbyterian Women. They sold gift cards at 95 percent value, lifting funds for bereavement meals school supplies and community projects, plus United Way support. The couple will remain in Ottawa and are urged to receive public thanks.
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Rethinking American patriotism by Andy Heintz
Political columnist Andy Heintz argues that the soldier as hero narrative limits debate on war morality. Heintz, now a sports writer for the Ottumwa Courier, urges balanced scrutiny of military actions while praising soldiers’ sacrifices and warning against blind patriotism eroding dissent.
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