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All Veterans Tribute

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The 2006 All Veterans Tribute is Nov. 5-13.

Veterans memorial, luncheon draw crowd

Saturday, Nov. 11, 2:23 p.m. by Bobbi Mlynar

Veterans and members of the community gathered at the All Veterans Memorial this morning to honor the memories of armed service members who have passed and those who live on to serve. Read story.

Citizen Soldiers — Steve Harmon

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2:52 p.m. by Scott Rochat

Steve Harmon had been at his new job for only six months when he got word that his unit had been called up. Read story.

Week adds barbecue, dance, balloons

Thursday, Nov. 2, 3:02 p.m. by Brandy Nance

Camp Tribute is gone this year, but some other events including a balloon glow are taking its place at this year’s All Veteran’s Tribute week in Emporia. Read story.

Bunches of Book Signings

Friday, June 13, 1:51 p.m. by Joey Berlin

The second annual Authors Extravaganza at Town Crier Bookstore Saturday won’t be as big as the first one last June. It will, however, be more manageable. Read story.

Citizen Soldiers — Eric Tincher

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2:58 p.m. by Scott Rochat

Eric Tincher is a counselor at Flint Hills Technical College. And a combat-decorated veteran. Read story.

Bound By War

Thursday, Nov. 2, 3 p.m. by Bobbi Mlynar

Prisoner of war and Emporia woman re-connect 30 years after she wore his name on her wrist Read story.

Preparation is key to service

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2:50 p.m. by Scott Rochat

Back in the 1980s, commercials tended to portray the military as one gigantic trade school. These days, most new recruits know better. With the nation at war, anyone could be sent to the battlefield. Read story.

Winning Essays

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2:51 p.m. by Scott Rochat

Contest honors veterans, helps students learn about military service Read story.

Olpe students do well in vet tribute contests

Monday, Nov. 5, 12:53 p.m. by Bobbi Mlynar

Olpe students were a dominating force when awards were presented for essay and posters submitted to the annual All Veterans Tribute contest. Read story.

Community News

Monday, July 23, 1:57 p.m. by The Emporia Gazette

Community News for the Emporia Area Read story.

War Memories

Friday, Nov. 10, 2:55 p.m. by Scott Rochat

Veteran shares his experiences during World War II Read story.

Citizen Soldiers — Patrick Baker

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2:44 p.m. by Scott Rochat

By the time you read this, Patrick Baker will be gone again. Read story.

Dance, dinner canceled

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2:46 p.m. by Scott Rochat

The Veterans Day Barbecue and Dance scheduled for Saturday has been canceled because of poor ticket sales. Read story.

Citizen Soldiers — Marc Thomas

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2:59 p.m. by Scott Rochat

The front-page picture said it all. Marc Thomas in uniform. His three-year-old son Daan clinging to him for dear life, not wanting to let him go. Read story.

The Guardians

Saturday, Sept. 15, 9:27 a.m. by Patrick Kelley

THURSDAY MORNING was beautiful. The sky was a clear, unstained blue and cool breeze gently ruffled the leaves and grass. Read story.

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