Memorial Day tribute to nine Marines from Miramar
A San Diego Union-Tribune memorial piece honors nine Marines and one woman based at Miramar who died in January in the mountains of Pakistan and Afghanistan after answering the call to duty following the September 11 attacks. It cites Vice President Cheney, recalls enduring freedom, and echoes Wilson and Coolidge on the roll of honor.
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Miramar Marine Corps Air Station
Pakistan
Afghanistan
New York City
Washington, DC
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Miramar
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al-Qaida
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Montezuma
Tripoli
America
Woodrow Wilson
Calvin Coolidge
Wilson
Coolidge
United States
Union
Decoration Day memories from Ridgelawn Cemetery visits
Letters from a 1952 Saturday describe Boy Scout Troop 110 laying flags on veterans graves at Ridgelawn Cemetery, with Scoutmaster Bud Muhley and American Legion support. The piece recalls Civil War, World War I and II, and a Korean War casualty, plus a parade through town with bikes decorated in crepe ribbons. It reflects on national sacrifice, unity, and Memorial Day origins.
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Boy Scouts
Troop 110
Ridgelawn Cemetery
Elyria
Bud Muhley
American Legion
Bud
Ridgelawn
Remembering a distant cousin who died at Gettysburg
Jay Ambrose remembers Harrison Ambrose of the 20th Indiana Infantry who died at Gettysburg at age 24. He recounts the family line from Mathias Ambrose, Harrison’s service at the battle, and Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address urging continued dedication to liberty and equality.
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Harrison Ambrose
Gettysburg
Harmison
Mathias
Ambrose
Maryland
Kentucky
Indiana
Wisconsin
Harrison
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
GE 4D Ultrasound Promises Clarity On Fetal Image
Cal Thomas describes GE 4D ultrasound as a breakthrough that lets pregnant women see their baby in real time. He notes its potential to influence views on abortion and end-of-life issues while acknowledging its high $120,000 cost and calls for mandatory viewing before proceeding with pregnancy decisions. He cites a Mansfield Texas patient testimonial and argues for broader access in pregnancy help centers. The piece reflects on cultural and ethical implications of enhanced fetal imaging.
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General Electric
Thomas Edison
Edison Electric Light Company
Wwwgemedicalsystems.com
Michelle Tooms
Mansfield
Texas
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Tribune Media Services
Michigan Ave
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Chicago
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