Veterans, families and community leaders joined together Friday to dedicate a permanent memorial to honor veterans at Fresno City Hall. The three panel granite monument lists the names of 464 U.S. service members from Fresno who died in conflicts dating back to WWI. It is prominently located on the front...
Opinion: A War Widow Reflects on Memorial Day
Saturday morning I got up early to take our son to football practice. There was a knock on the door, and I figured it was a neighbor. But it wasn’t. The 29th of September. 9:15 a.m. That’s when I learned my husband had died in Iraq. No matter how many...
Arlington Wreath Photo Started It. Now Local Heroes Honored, Too.
More than 4,000 military veterans are buried in Clovis cemeteries. And, a local nonprofit ensures their sacrifice isn't forgotten. "Our mission is to remember, honor, and teach. That's remember the fallen, honor those who served or are currently serving and their families, and teach our children the value of freedom,"...
U.S. Silver Medalist: Competition Is Small Part of Olympic Experience
Editor’s Note: On Feb. 11, 2018, Chris Mazdzer won the Olympic silver medal in men’s singles luge, becoming the first American to medal in the event. The five Olympic rings whose blue, yellow, black, green and red colors represent every flag in the world, is the most recognizable symbol worldwide....
U.S. Silver Medalist: Competition Is Small Part of Olympic Experience
Editor’s Note: On Feb. 11, 2018, Chris Mazdzer won the Olympic silver medal in men’s singles luge, becoming the first American to medal in the event. The five Olympic rings whose blue, yellow, black, green and red colors represent every flag in the world, is the most recognizable symbol worldwide....