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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 30, 2004
Page
1
President Bush attended a national memorial ceremony on the National Mall to honor World War II veterans. Tens of thousands gathered to salute the dwindling ranks of soldiers sailors and home front heroes as former Senator Bob Dole spoke about keeping faith with comrades from a distant youth.
A2 Day’s ceremonies marked by joy as a new memorial honors war service. Cole lost use of his right arm in Italy, while Dole praised physical and moral courage that makes heroes of farm and city boys. About 140000 attended. Veterans used canes, some sat in wheelchairs, others danced in the aisles to 1940s swing.
The 59 year wait ends as World War II veterans from Lorain County gather for a memorial ceremony with fountains sculptures and inscriptions. Robert Wendell 78 of North Ridgeville says he cried the dedication brought back memories. Milie Karpinski WAVES veteran from LaGrange recalls serving on Kodiak Island and notes women’s roles.
Saturday remarks marked the dedication of a World War II monument with speakers including President George W. Bush Retired Gen John William Vessey Jr and veteran Robert Wendell of North Ridgeville. They emphasized sacrifice national unity and memory of the defining event of the 20th century.
Opinion notes a strong storm and season's end as a long running school program reaches a 35 year milestone. Students and alumni prepare to say goodbye as the school year nears its finish.
Suspected militants in military uniforms opened fire inside two office compounds in the oil region of Khobar Saudi Arabia killing at least 10 people including an American and taking 45 to 60 hostages at the Oasis Residential Resorts. Saudi security forces stormed the complex and surrounded attackers on a sixth floor, police said.
Coroner Paul Matus said tests show a 14 year old Amherst girl did not have bacterial meningitis or any other bacterial infection. She was taken to MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland after becoming ill and had shown temporary improvement before further consultations.
Army officials say Pat Tillman was killed April 22 by friendly fire as a U S soldier fired on an Afghan in Tillmans unit and others followed suit. The investigation concluded Tillman probably died from his comrades shots rather than enemy fire.
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