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Wreath presented at Tomb of the Unknows Soldier

...Wadena-Deer Creek High School students were scheduled to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, April 3 as part of their band and choir trip itinerary. The Wadena VFW Ladies Auxiliary donated the large...

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Clinton seeks to cement relations with former foe

...of those still missing. The issue was a central focus when he spoke at Veterans' Day ceremonies Saturday at Arlington National Cemetery. "Our nation has sought to move forward in developing these relations in a way that both honors those who...

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In radio address, Bush asks nation to value troops' sacrifice

...never disappointed us." After Monday's breakfast, Bush plans to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery before flying to Mesa, Ariz., for another Memorial Day ceremony. On the Net: White House: http...

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After half century, family learns fate of missing flier

...members will hold a memorial service for him June 22 at the Ft. Myer Chapel, followed by burial next door at Arlington National Cemetery, with military honors. "I finally know what happened to my dad, and I'm bringing him home," she said...

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Marines found in unmarked island grave buried at Arlington National Cemetery

WASHINGTON - Even though her cross-country flight had arrived late the night before, Olive Holtom was up and ready to go. The 88-year-old Alhambra, Calif., woman had waited 59 years to see her brother-in-law receive a proper burial and was not about to be deterred by an early morning wake-up call and bus ride to Arlington National Cemetery.

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Unidentified Pentagon attack victims honored at Arlington

...Scripture readings and speeches from military leaders, relatives and friends paid their respects Thursday at Arlington National Cemetery to the 184 victims of last year's terrorist attack on the Pentagon. "While there's nothing one of us...

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Overheard

For those who have lost loved ones in Afghanistan and Iraq, today is a day of last letters and fresh tears." --President Bush, speaking after placing the traditional Memorial Day wreath on the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Wreaths Across America honors sacrifice

...Harrington, Maine, began a tradition of placing wreaths on the headstones of the nation's fallen heroes at Arlington National Cemetery. The company has since donated 75,000 wreaths. Reuben Weber of Little Falls saluted after placing his wreath...

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CAP members participate in program at Camp Ripley

...57,000 members nationwide, including 1,200 in Minnesota. The Civil Air Patrol started placing wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery several years ago. The event then spread nationally among members and has become a tradition for CAP.

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A special tradition

...over 15 years ago when Worcester Wreath Company started placing wreaths on the headstones of fallen heroes at Arlington National Cemetery. Today, the tradition continues as the Civil Air Patrol, the Patriot Guard Riders and other civic organizations...

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