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Government
Group Needs Only $4,500 to Make Iraq War Vet Parade a Reality
A grassroots group trying to organize a homecoming parade in St. Louis honoring Iraq war vets is just $4,500 short of raising its goal of $25,000. See previous story: St. Louisans He...
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Government
Manchester Honors Those Who Gave The Ultimate Sacrifice
Approximately 100 residents attended today's ceremony at the Manchester Veterans Memorial to honor those who fought in the military forces of America. Franz Kraintz, director of plan...
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Government
Veterans Get Free Restaurant Meals On Veterans Day
Here's a big thanks to our military veterans on Friday. Enjoy a free lunch at one of these restaurants listed. There are also some discounts on shopping at Footlocker, The Home Depot...
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Living
Celebrating the Veterans in Our Lives: Past or Present
A few years ago, Mr. Mike Schultz, a fifth grade teacher at Carman Trails, wanted to create a "Remembrance Wall' that celebrated relatives within the school's community who has in the pas...
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Local Connections
Veterans Day Celebration at Parkway's Carman Trails Elementary School
How do you teach children to appreciate the enormous sacrifice and resulting freedom in our country? At Parkway’s Carman Trails Elementary School, it starts with a tribute bulletin b...
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Government
Manchester Honors Veterans This Veterans Day
A ceremony is scheduled at the city's new Veterans Memorial at Margaret Stoecker Park off Henry Avenue. It begins at 11 a.m. Friday. Manchester's Director of Economic Development Fra...
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Government
It's a Busy Month for Manchester's New Veterans Memorial
With the anniversary of Pearl Harbor just over one week away and Veterans Day earlier this month, many in Manchester are taking the time to visit the new Veterans Memorial. Built early th...