‘TOOTING MY OWN HORN’ FOR TAPS
Friday, May 18 2012
On any day of the week, a military ritual occurs that is both familiar and moving. An escort of honor comes to attention and presents arms. A firing party, usually of seven, fires three volleys – a 21-gun salute! After the briefest of moments, a... Read more...
FORT WAYNE SPORT CLUB TO HOST KICKBALL TOURNAMENT
Friday, May 18 2012
The 1st ever Fort Wayne Sport Club Kickin' It For Kids' Sake Charity Kickball Tournament Fundraiser to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters will take place at Fort Wayne Sport Club, 3102 Ardmore Avenue, Fort Wayne starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June... Read more...
KEEP YOUR EYE ON THIS MULTI-SPORT WAYNE ATHLETE
Friday, May 18 2012
Devon Stone, a talented Wayne General HS athlete, is starting to popup on collegiate radars. Devon not only plays football but also is running and jumping past his competition in a multitude of track and field events. Devon has trained very hard... Read more...
HAPPY 97TH BIRTHDAY
Friday, May 18 2012
Pauline Wolffer of Waynedale, is celebrating her 97th birthday. She was born May 10, 1915. Pauline and her late husband, Sylvester are the parents of five daughters, Barbara (Thomas) Muldoon, Pat (Arnold) Custard, Sharon (Larry – deceased) Ebnit,... Read more...
ATTENTION ALL VETERANS
Friday, May 18 2012
Humana is sponsoring a movie for all area veterans. This will be held at the Auburn Museum-National Military History Center, 5634 County Road 11A, Auburn, IN with two showings on Saturday, May 19th at 10am and 2 pm.The pass will include free... Read more...
FABINI FOOTBALL ACADEMY
Friday, May 18 2012
Jason Fabini, a local, talented, veteran NFL player is hosting a football camp to be conducted at the University of St. Francis. Fabini’s experience includes playing as an offensive lineman for the New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys and most recently... Read more...
HALL’S RESTAURANTS FEATURED AT JUNE MATHER LECTURE
Friday, May 18 2012
If you live in or near Fort Wayne, you've likely eaten at a Hall's Restaurant. But are you aware of the rich history of the chain that came into existence not long after World War II? Don "Bud" Hall will discuss the history of his family's... Read more...
To My Indian Friend, Dancing Feather
Friday, May 18 2012
We are so alikeYou so tall and straightI so short and stooped,You with your medicine bagI with my cross. On bended kneeI clasp my handsAnd bow my head to pray.You standFeet apart, head flung backArms outstretched. Both praisingAnd pleading with a... Read more...
WELCOME BARRRET ALLEN SIMMS ELAM
Friday, May 18 2012
Welcome Barret Allen Simms Elam to the Elam an Wilkinson families. Kody Elam and Mary Wilkinson of Waynedale, gave birth on the 9th May, 2012 at 2:38 AM. Barret weighed 8lbs, 4ozs, and was 20 and ¾ inches. 
LOCAL BUSINESS LEADER RECEIVES HONORARY USF DOCTORATE
Friday, May 18 2012
Chuck Surack of Fort Wayne, owner and founder of nationally renowned music business Sweetwater Sound, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of Saint Francis during the university's commencement exercises May 5. Surack is... Read more...

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“A MAN IS NOT REALLY DEAD, UNTIL HE IS FORGOTTEN”
Friday, February 10 2012

If you haven't heard about it, there is, along with the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. and the Traveling Wall that many have seen in our area, a "virtual" wall. You can visit at www.vvmf.org.

A movement is currently under way, to have a picture coincide with each name on that virtual wall.

In the state of Indiana there are 1530 names on "The Wall", but only 519 of those names have a picture to go with the name.

Tina Custer, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary in Garrett, Indiana has taken it upon herself to spread the word for the state of Indiana, although anyone, anywhere can help.

If you recognize any of the family of one of 52,000+ men and women that died there, please do what you can to get their picture on the "virtual Wall". Her goal is that all 1530 Hoosiers have a picture.

You can also read a little more at:
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/opinion/mailbag/need-photos-of-those-who-died
-in-vietnam/article_0388922a-3bd5-11e1-a49f-0019bb2963f4.html.

 

 

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