Veterans 2009
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Veterans share memories
November 12, 2009
Red Spence joined the service in 1953. Growing up, he didn’t have much money, but got through barber school and, later, the U.S. Army, despite a disability — scoliosis of the spine. » Full Story
Stories of Service: Schools honor vets
November 11, 2009
Home on leave for only one more day before shipping back to Iraq for duty, Sean McNabb, of Belpre, spent that time with area students, trying to pass on an important message. » Full Story
Newport man remembers Normandy
November 11, 2009
Carl Carte remembers lying on the ground, holding his breath, while German soldiers walked among the injured and lifeless bodies of American soldiers, looking for anyone who was still aliv. » Full Story
Local woman served war effort from here at home
November 11, 2009
The years were 1939 to 1945 and the world was at war.What began with the German invasion of neighboring Poland quickly threw countries into chaos. » Full Story
Devola man remembers his days as POW
November 11, 2009
The American flag may be a symbol to many, but to Bob Pioli it’s a bright, sunny Sunday about 64 years ago in Moosburg, Germany — the most memorable day of his life. » Full Story
Cook recalls Battle of the Bulge, Gen. Patton
November 11, 2009
Sam Cook remembers celebrating Armistice Day (now known as Veterans Day) in grade school.“Our class would face east to honor the end of World War I (Nov. » Full Story
Grandfather, grandson share experiences
November 11, 2009
Both longtime Marietta resident Cy Jobes and his grandson Shane Adkins remember well a conversation they had 20 years ago, sitting in a camper near the Lakeside Golf Course in Beverly. » Full Story
Marietta man plays unique role in war
November 11, 2009
It has been nearly 65 years since Lloyd Roth was pulled from the Army’s infamous Fighting 69th Infantry Division, but he recalls those times like it was just last week. » Full Story
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