Posts tagged ‘military casualty’

They will have different backgrounds and come from different cultures, but there will always be something to unify them. A mother will always be a mother, and they will share the same sentiments as other mothers all over the world. In a gathering in Iraq last Sunday, Iraqi and American mothers met and embraced each [...]

Almost seventy years after the Second World War, the United States military is still working towards being able to keep a promise: that of bringing its fallen warriors home. A feature on CNN.com shares the work of archaeologist Gregory Fox, who is among those who have been tasked with finding the remains of missing U.S. [...]

In a previous post, we shared with you the schedule for the 7th Annual Fallen Heroes Memorial tribute, held this year on June 12 at the Indian Ledge Park in Trumbull. The Bridgeport News shared various highlights during the event, which we will now, in turn, share with you. U.S. Army Maj. General Mark Graham [...]

Another Memorial Day just passed, but remembering the heroes of our country should go beyond more than just a day in the year. In a previous post, we shared with you the unveiling of the Navy UDT-SEAL Memorial, a project that was five years in the making; the building of memorials to serve as a [...]

This time of year is a time for remembrance. With the coming of yet another Memorial Day weekend, it is a good a time as any to pause and think about the courageous men and women who have selflessly devoted their lives and made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country. A feature [...]

Service members who became Prisoners of War (POW) and those who have been declared as Missing In Action (MIA) were remembered in a Remembrance Service held on April 18 during the 10 a.m. Mass at the Mariner’s Chapel of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, according to a feature on Hicksville Illustrated News. [...]