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War Stories |
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Monroe
native killed in Iraq bomb blast - 05/21/2003
Another
of Monroe County's sons has lost his life serving his
country.
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05/21/03
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Uprooted
by war
Family
in Turkey forced to leave behind a way of life
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04/30/03
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A
final salute
Pfc.
Juan Garza Jr. was laid to rest Friday.
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04/19/03
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Local
groups join national support effort
Scouts, organization and citizens are
still gathering supplies to send to troops fighting
in Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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04/18/03
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Lambertville
artist heads to Iraq
Man recruited for his aircraft paintings
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04/18/03
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Iraq
native tells of fear
Lutheran
Home residents hear from woman who left
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04/17/03
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Funeral
services Friday for Marine killed in Iraq
County
officials are suggesting flags be lowered to half-staff
for three days to honor Pfc. Juan Garza Jr.
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04/16/03
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Internet
key in keeping people informed on war
The
CNN Web site was the overall leader, while AOL News
was the leader with people who surf at home.
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04/15/03
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Missing
in action
Employers
try to accommodate reservists on their payrolls.
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04/15/03
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Siblings
of troops in war stay hopeful
The
Simpson brothers of Temperance know their Marine Corps
brother's in Baghdad but they haven't heard from him
since mid-March.
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04/14/03
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Guardsmen,
kin share goodbyes
More
than 100 people came to the Monroe Armory Saturday to
bid farewell to their loved ones who are being deployed
to support the war in Iraq.
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04/14/03
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Women
in combat
Image
largest obstacle, say vets, family
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04/11/03
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Texas
students pay tribute to Garza
The town where Pfc. Juan Garza Jr., who
was killed in Iraq, remembered him Thursday.
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04/11/03
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Area
high school mourns fallen soldier
Students
at Summerfield High School remember their friend as
fun-loving.
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04/10/03
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Family
recalls Garza as ‘bailador'
Parents, grandparents remain in shock
over news of death.
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04/10/03
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Marine's
wife stays strong
Casey
Garza says her husband, Juan, was the epitome of excellence
as a Marine.
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04/10/03
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Local
Marine killed
Juan
(John) Garza lived in Temperance with his aunt and graduated
from Summerfield High School last year.
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04/09/03
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Ida
High sends care packages to help support troops overseas
Seven boxes of food and personal items
will be mailed. Donations are being sought for postage.
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04/9/03
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More
Monroe reservists called up
A contingent of the Army 156th Signal
Battalion, Company B, will leave Saturday, heading for
Fort Riley, Kan., then to points unknown.
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04/09/03
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War
of words breaks out at Custer statue
There were some tense moments Sunday
when pro-troops and anti-war demonstrators converged
on the same downtown Monroe corner.
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04/07/03
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Monroe
peace rally draws diverse group
Ordinary citizens, nuns and peace activists
attended a brief demonstration in Monroe Saturday.
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04/06/03
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Saturday
peace rally changes location
The peace rally will be on the IHM grounds
instead of the Custer statue.
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04/04/03
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Rallies
being planned in City of Monroe
A peace rally is planned for Saturday
and a rally to support U.S. troops is set for Sunday.
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04/03/03
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A
Marine remembered
Sean Falk of Monroe recalls Kevin Nave,
a fallen friend and Michigan's first casualty of the
Iraqi war.
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04/03/03
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A
small taste
Monroe Middle School eighth-graders had
the opportunity to sample what actual U.S. soldiers
eat every day while applying scientific principles.
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04/03/03
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Ida
graduate waiting for deployment to Iraq or Kuwait
Army Reserves Capt. Bill Curry is stationed
in Missouri.
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03/28/03
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Hometown
sailor sends letter to Monroe County
Carleton native Navy Command Master Chief
Joe Diaz is the supply officer at U.S. Naval Medical
Research Unit 3, Cairo, Egypt. He sent this letter in
response to recent events and local news coverage.
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03/28/03
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Out-of-work
guardsman finds job during operation
David Lawrence was called up ith the
National Guard.
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03/27/03
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Residents
finding ways to support the troops
It's still psosible to help boost soldiers'
morale despite restrictions.
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03/27/03
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St.
John support group comforts
About 40 people attended the weekly gathering
at St. John Catholic School Tuesday night to share concerns
and e-mails about loved ones serving in the Mideast.
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03/26/03
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Local
Iraqi: Saddam worse than Hitler
LaSalle family from Iraq is hoping the
long-time dictator of Iraq is ousted.
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03/26/03
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Prayers,
support for troops fill community churches
The war was addressed in the communities'
churches Sunda |
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03/26/03
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Conflict
evokes memories for area ex-POW
World War II vet fears for the fate of
the first American soldiers captured in Iraq.
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03/25/03
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Churches
open doors for prayers, plan war-related services
The following is a list of churches planning
war-related services and those opening their doors for
private prayer.
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03/25/03
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Former
area man, Gulf veteran, says Iraq sandstorms can be
dangerous
Sgt. 1st Class Steve Swan, an Airport
High School graduate, is training troops in North Carolina
now.
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03/25/03
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Contact
Us
The Evening News wants to hear about
local military men and women.
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03/24/03
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Area
residents rally behind troops
A Community Support Gathering in Monroe
focused on supporting American troops regardless of
political feelings.
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03/23/03
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Letters
from home
Whiteford
Elementary School students write letters, send packages
to servicemen.
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03/22/03
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Military
moms lean on one another
The new group held its first meeting
Thursday night.
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03/21/03
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Fuel
Prices Decline
Motorists
found that area gasoline prices have decreased this
week even as the talk of war increased.
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03/21/03
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Local
veterans say times have changed since Vietnam
Veteran
believes support is crucial for American soldiers.
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03/20/03
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Support
for troops heavy on local residents' minds
Many people said they are backing the president.
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03/20/03
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Dingell
disappointed president decided to go it alone, stands
behind troops
WASHINGTON,
D.C. — U.S. Rep. John D. Dingell, D-Dearborn, released
this statement this morning about the War in Iraq:
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03/20/03
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IHM
voices its opposition to war, offers prayerful support
for troops
The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
has supported the Vatican in its opposition to war in
Iraq.
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03/20/03
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What
to tell kids about war
Child
development experts suggests shielding the very young
from war images and assuring others that they are safe.
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03/20/03
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Prepare
Monroe effort sparking response
A
new public relations effort from the Monroe County Chapter,
American Red Cross that focuses on homeland security
is getting a huge response from local residents.
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03/20/03
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Military
moms to meet tonight
DUNDEE
— Michigan Military Moms is holding a meeting tonight
to offer support to the families of those whose loved
ones are involved in the war in Iraq.
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03/20/03
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Luna
Pier man, Iraqi native, lived in Saddam's neighborhood
LUNA
PIER — When he was a young man living in Iraq, Walid
Bally of Luna Pier often would come across a certain
prime minister who loved to talk politics in the neighborhood
coffee shops.
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03/20/03
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It's
business as usual, officials say
Because
of preparations that already have been made, Monroe
County is in good shape, authorities say.
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03/20/03
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Gary
and Jeremiah Swathell are on duty in Cuba.
The
temperature is, well, tropical. Sunrises and sunsets
are exquisite. Iguanas prowl the grounds.
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03/17/03
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Support
organized for military families
The
group for people of all faiths meets at St. John Catholic
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03/18/03
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Monroe
unit set to leave
Three have received their orders,
but more expect to be called up in the days ahead.
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03/17/03
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