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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 2011
Page
1
Fritz Coffey and Kimberly Walters of Carterville set a November 11 2011 wedding date as he ponders a once in a lifetime moment. Walters adds a twist by asking if he will wear his Army uniform for vows at 11 a.m. on a Cape Canaveral Florida beach, marking Veterans Day.
Veterans Day events in the region showcase ceremonies, parades, and community gatherings. Local organizations like veterans’ groups and schools organize remembrance programs, flag-raising, and speeches to honor service members. Major town halls and libraries host exhibits and discussions throughout the day.
Lee, a retired master sergeant and single father from Paducah, served nearly 21 years in the U S Army with a Gulf War tour in Saudi Arabia. Now in Elizabethtown, he faces multiple unexpected challenges this year, drawing strength from faith to persevere as a father and veteran.
Carbondale at a Thursday trustees meeting SIU Board Chair Roger Herrin Chancellor Rita Cheng and student speakers discussed ending the Faculty Association strike and the start of a healing period to restore the university's stature while addressing fiscal issues noted by SIU President Glenn Poshard.
Carbondale native Rev Archibald Mosley is among Montford Point Marines honored by a Congressional Gold Medal for World War II service. The 1941 order by President F D Roosevelt integrated the Marine Corps, the last branch to do so, with training at Camp Montford Point North Carolina.
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