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On this Memorial Day, a civic prayer for the living and the dead
This article was first published by the Kansas Reflector. By the Sunday before Memorial Day my father would already have the flowers set out on the family graves. He would have called the flowers “decorations,” because being an original Ozarker he knew the holiday by its old name. The relatives whose remains were held safe […] The post On this Memorial Day, a civic prayer for the living and the dead appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Joint Base Andrews observes National Police Week
Defenders from across Joint Base Andrews participated in a series of events commemorating National Police Week during the week of May 13-17, 2024. Established by President John F. Kennedy on October 1, 1962, National Police Week revolves around Police Officer Memorial Day, May 15, which recognizes the sacrifices of law enforcement officers throughout the nation. Defenders kicked off the week by honoring past and present members of law enforcement with an opening ceremony in front of the Jones Building at Joint Base Andrews. Later in the day, working dogs across the National Capital Region displayed their athletic capability and obedience in the Capitol K9 Trials. On Wednesday, Defenders marched in the early morning rain during a Ruck to Remember to honor those lost in the line of duty. The week culminated in a sequence of sporting events, including a bowling tournament, golfing tournament and sports day cookout.
Robert E Lee's daughter Mary Custis Lee took a stand against segregated seating in Virginia in 1902
Long before 1955, when Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama there was Mary Custis Lee. The daughter of Confederate General Robert E Lee, took a similar stand in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1902 although her motives were not clear.
DC to get new monument that pays tribute to WWI veterans
WASHINGTON (DC News Now)– Pershing Park will get another monument to honor Americans who served in World War I. “A Soldier’s Journey” is a roughly 60-foot long bronze sculpture that depicts the story of a soldier from when he leaves home, and fin ally returns from the war. “You don’t get this kind of public […]
Doozydog! Club manager responds to accusations that dogs were left overnight in a display case
WASHINGTON — Images of dogs at a day care have been circulating on social media. The dogs appear to have been left unsupervised with feces everywhere. A user on X, formerly known as Twitter, posted several photos of the dogs at Doozydog! Club in Northwest, on Sunday. The user claims the dogs were left overnight in the display case.
Wilson Aquatic Center in DC could be close to reopening
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — One of D.C.’s major indoor aquatics facilities could be reopening after serious issues forced the city to close it in August 2023. The list of issues at Wilson Aquatic Center in Tenleytown in Northwest was extensive. Chief among them were troubles with the HVAC system. In February, Councilmember Matt Frumin, […]
Virginia airport ranked one of the worst for delayed departure during Memorial Day weekend
Some people think Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is in Washington, DC. However, it is located five miles from DC. Its official address is 2401 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Access Road, Arlington, VA 22202.
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