As Sgt. Joe Higgins patrolled the streets of Saba al-Bor, a tough town north of Baghdad, he was armed with bullets that had a lot more firepower than those of his 4th Infantry Division buddies.
Hundreds of Watertown residents filled the downtown area Monday to pay tribute to those who lost their lives serving in the military during the city's annual Memorial Day ceremonies.
Officials, veterans, others pay tribute to the dead of past and current wars All over Maryland and around the country, politicians, veterans and the civic-minded of all stripes paid tribute to military service members who died fighting in wars around the world, some long ago concluded and others that have yet to end.
SEABROOK It was a grand day for a parade as Ernest Henry, parade marshal and commander of American Legion Post 70, welcomed the crowd on Sunday morning to celebrate Memorial Day and to honor our fallen heroes.
WILKES-BARRE TWP. Lt. Col. Kevin Miller of the 109th Field Artillery said that the reality of war has truly hit home this Memorial Day as the region mourned the passing of a native son.