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Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
From the 2009 video archives: The Veterans Outreach Center and the Spokane Valley Fire Department bring 20 severely wounded combat veterans together to share their experiences during four days of healing at the Pinelow Retreat Center in Deer Lake, Washington.
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Veterans return to school
November 10, 2012 The Murrow News Service, based at Washington State University, shares this story about war veterans returning to their college careers after serving overseas.
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Honor Guard
May 26, 2010 in News On May 20, honor guard teams got together at the yet-unfinished Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake to practice the rituals of military funerals. The cemetery, the first of …
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Voices of War: May Alm
October 3, 2008 in City, Features Very few World War II veterans alive today can say they followed Gen. George Patton onto the beaches of Normandy before joining his soldiers for the fierce fight against with …
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Voices of War: Art Anderson
September 28, 2008 in City, News, Region Art Anderson is a World War II and Korean War veteran. In this audio slideshow he talks about part of his experience in the Chosin Reservoir in Korea during the …
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Voices of War: Far, but not removed
January 11, 2008 in City, Features World War II veteran John H. Wills recounts his experiences in Iran during the war.
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Faces of the Fallen
May 31, 2010 in City on Page A1 When a nation sends its sons and daughters to war, the people at home hope and pray they return safely. But we also know that’s not always the case, and … 2
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Fitting farewells
May 30, 2010 in City on Page A1 When Beth Ann Daigre’s husband was laid to rest in 2002, a Navy officer presented her with the nation’s flag and spoke to her in hushed tones. “On behalf of … 2
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Memorial Day weekend events
May 28, 2010 in City on Page A16 The following events are taking place throughout the region over the Memorial Day weekend: Today 1
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3,500 flags will fly in Spokane cemeteries in honor of those who served
May 26, 2010 in City on Page A5 Each of the 2,240 flags raised in Fairmount Memorial Park is meticulously plotted in the same location each year so families can pay tribute to the veterans they’ve lost. The … 2
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Combat veterans find therapy, support among peers
September 6, 2009 in City on Page A1 DEER LAKE, Wash. – As a Marine combat engineer, Jesse Bruce helped destroy the remnants of Saddam Hussein’s rule and restore infrastructure to war-torn Iraq. But after an enemy mortar …
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Combat vets find support from peers
September 5, 2009 in City As a Marine combat engineer, Jesse Bruce helped destroy the remnants of Saddam Hussein’s rule and restore infrastructure to war-torn Iraq. But after an enemy mortar shell exploded in his … 3
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Wreck to recreation: The West Coast Trail
May 19, 2013 in Outdoors The West Coast Trail on B.C.’s Vancouver Island was built as a route to safety for shipwreck survivors. Now it’s a 45-mile hiking destination. Follow Spokesman-Review Outdoors Editor Rich Landers …
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Looking back: Mount St. Helens comes to town
May 18, 2013 in City It was 33-years ago this month when Mount St. Helens exploded on May 18, 1980, dropping a blanket of volcanic ash on Spokane, Wash. and neighboring communities. Spokesman-Review’s Jim Kershner … 4
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Hillyard Grocery employee explains foiled heist
May 9, 2013 in City A woman attempted to steal a bottle of wine, but the Hillyard Grocery stocker, Jason Hill, stopped her. However, she smashed the bottle of wine on his head - cutting …
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West Valley High School band practice
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West Valley High School band practice
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