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Local Korean War Veteran Frank Kingery Remembered for His Service and Dedication
Read full article: Local Korean War Veteran Frank Kingery Remembered for His Service and DedicationFrank Kingery, a dedicated Korean War veteran, passed away last week surrounded by family. He was 91 years old. On Saturday, dozens gathered to honor his life and the profound impact he had on those around him.
‘I will help anybody that needs it’: Local veteran offers hope to prevent veteran suicides
Read full article: ‘I will help anybody that needs it’: Local veteran offers hope to prevent veteran suicidesA local veteran his sharing his personal experience with PTSD to help other veterans going through a hard time.
Bryan K. Loan Memorial Ride honors life of Army Veteran, Roanoke County police officer
Read full article: Bryan K. Loan Memorial Ride honors life of Army Veteran, Roanoke County police officerSince Bryan Loan's death, his family has worked to keep his memory alive and raise awareness for Veteran's mental health.
Buchanan WWII veteran killed in combat gets new headstone in Botetourt County cemetery
Read full article: Buchanan WWII veteran killed in combat gets new headstone in Botetourt County cemeteryBuchanan native Russell Smith served in the Army during World War II, where he was killed in combat. Decades later, the veteran received the headstone he deserved thanks to a local nonprofit.
WWII hero, last Medal of Honor recipient Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams dies at 98
Read full article: WWII hero, last Medal of Honor recipient Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams dies at 98On Wednesday, an American hero, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient of World War II, passed away at 98 years old. Hershel “Woody” Williams dedicated his life to serving our country by serving in the Marines for 20 years, then going on to make a significant impact in the veteran community.
Meet this Lynchburg native who, as a teenager, landed on Utah Beach just after D-Day
Read full article: Meet this Lynchburg native who, as a teenager, landed on Utah Beach just after D-DayAs we honor the 20th anniversary of the National D-Day Memorial being dedicated, one local veteran was just a teenager when he hit Utah Beach.
Cokie Roberts, ABC news political commentator, dies at 75
Read full article: Cokie Roberts, ABC news political commentator, dies at 75(CNN) - Veteran journalist Cokie Roberts, winner of three Emmys and a legend and trailblazer in broadcasting, has died at the age of 75, ABC News announced. Roberts is survived by her husband Steve V. Roberts and her children Lee Roberts and Rebecca Roberts, her grandchildren Regan, Hale and Cecilia Roberts and Claiborne, Jack and Roland Hartman, along with nieces, nephews, and cousins. "We will miss Cokie beyond measure, both for her contributions and for her love and kindness," Roberts' family said in a statement on Tuesday. Our dear friend and colleague Cokie Roberts passed away this morning in Washington, surrounded by her family and closest friends. Cokie and Steve were married in the garden of her parents' Bethesda home, where Cokie grew up and they would later raise their family.