National Cemetery

Thursday, 04 November 2021

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Treasure seeker must pay Yellowstone for helicopter rescue; loses appeal

Billings Gazette 05 Nov 2021

A Yellowstone National Park treasure hunter will have to pay for his helicopter rescue, a ... In that decade, numerous hunters of the chest – which was said to contain an estimated $2 million in gold coins, jewels and historic artifacts – were charged for illegal searches inside Yellowstone National Park.

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New Civil War statue in Tennessee town tells a "Fuller Story"

Knoxville Daily Sun 05 Nov 2021

By Tom Adkinson. November 5, 2021. “Marching to Freedom” was unveiled on the Public Square in Franklin on October 23, 2021. Image by Visit Franklin. FRANKLIN, Tenn. – There’s a new Civil War statue in history-laden Franklin, one that’s been a long time coming – and probably not one you’d expect ... Robert E. Lee ... One is in the Nashville National Cemetery ... ....

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Sheep return to mow the lawn

The Daily Gazette 04 Nov 2021

SUNY Cobleskill provides sheep and goats to the cemetery in an effort to aid their eco-friendly campaign ... The Historic Vale Cemetery in Schenectady first opened 164 years ago ... Vale Historical Cemetery is one of six cemeteries in New York State that is certified by the Green Burial Council, a national organization.

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Civic Club to participate in Wreaths Across America campaign

Observer-Reporter 04 Nov 2021

The Carmichaels Women’s Civic Club is currently seeking sponsors to purchase wreaths that will be placed on veterans’ graves in December at a local cemetery as part of the national Wreaths Across America campaign ... 18 at Laurel Point Cemetery in Carmichaels on National Wreaths Across America Day.

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Annual ceremony special to Glen Carbon Navy veteran

The Telegraph - Alton 04 Nov 2021

And every year Wreaths Across America supplies millions of wreaths to cities and towns across America so local and national cemeteries are fully supplied ... His gratitude can be heard filling the cemetery grounds as each word spoken is a sound wave of acknowledgement.

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Israeli forces demolish Palestinian mosque, other structures in occupied West Bank

Press TV 04 Nov 2021

Palestine denounces as ‘crime’ Israel’s razing of Palestinian cemetery in al-Quds ... Last month, Israeli authorities razed parts of the al-Yusufiya Cemetery to pave the way for building a biblical national park on the site of the graveyard, which was located outside the al-Asbat Gate of al-Quds’s Old City.

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Remains of 2 sailors killed at Pearl Harbor in 1941 identified

Sandhills Express 04 Nov 2021

▶ Watch Video. Wreckage of USS Nevada found in Pacific Ocean ... Navy Seaman 1st Class Edward E. Talbert ... Walter L ... Pfc ... A majority of the remains recovered from the ship weren’t identified and were buried in 1949 in 46 plots at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific ... 8 at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu ... .

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Wreaths Across America mobile museum seeks to educate visitors about veterans, military service during Bel ...

Carroll County Times 04 Nov 2021

Wreaths Across America is the nonprofit organization best known for placing wreaths on veteran’s headstones at Arlington National Cemetery ... Wreaths Across America takes great pride in its mission to remember, honor and teach people about the service and sacrifices of our nation’s military.

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Carmichaels Civic Club to participate in Wreaths Across America campaign

Herald-Standard 04 Nov 2021

The Carmichaels Women’s Civic Club is seeking sponsors to buy wreaths that will be placed on veterans’ graves in December as part of the national Wreaths Across America campaign ... 18 at Laurel Point Cemetery in Carmichaels on National Wreaths Across America Day ... Point Cemetery.

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Guest Column: We said we’d never forget, Will we?

The News Guard 04 Nov 2021

Each generation of Veterans have shown time and time again, that when they thrive, our communities, and our nation thrives as well ... Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992.

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Locke Mills American Legion to host Veterans Day exhibit, ceremony

Lewiston Sun Journal 04 Nov 2021

... the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, in Washington D.C.

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Metro Offers Major Discounts and Bargains to Bring Riders Back into the Fold

The Washington Informer 04 Nov 2021

1 ... 4 ... Total estimated revenue ... Metrorail service update ... 12 along the Blue Line near the Arlington Cemetery station in Northern Virginia. The National Transportation Safety Board continues an ongoing inspection of the 7000-series cars after one derailed along Blue Line near the Arlington Cemetery Metrorail station in Northern Virginia ... 30 ... ....

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Allow wreath ceremony

Gettysburg Times 04 Nov 2021

Editor, Gettysburg Times,. Since 1914, the VFW Auxiliary has united Americans from all walks of life with a common purpose. to improve the lives of veterans, service members and their families, and our communities ... Mac Foundation to hold a brief ceremony at the National Cemetery for their annual National Wreath Project ... ....

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Scott Laird

The Scranton Times-Tribune 04 Nov 2021

Scott Laird, 40, of Mechanicsburg, died at home Monday after a hard-fought battle with cancer. His wife is the former Michelle Ganter ... Scott proudly retired from the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and was a member of the VFW and American Legion, as well as his local community’s Social Committee ... at Lawrence E ... at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery ... ....

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Remains from Pearl Harbor attack identified as Burbank Marine

ABC7 04 Nov 2021

BURBANK, Calif. -- The remains of a Marine from Burbank who was killed during the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor have been identified ... Walter L ... 8 at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu ... RELATED ... .