Heroes Council

Bako Sahakyan bestows Medals of Valor to mark 19th anniversary of Artsakh Republic proclamation

AllysonThompson — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:30:41 +0000

For acts of personal bravery and courage shown in the defense of the Motherland, seven individuals, among them six posthumous, were awarded with Medals of Valor.

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FIBA Worlds: Team USA/Team Thunder Recap 1.9.10

AllysonThompson — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:30:39 +0000

In the second to last day of group action, several fates were decided. In Group A, Germany and Jordan were eliminated, in Group B, Iran and Tunisia were eliminated, and in Group D, Lebanon and Canada were eliminated. Meanwhile, Team USA clinched Group B, Turkey clinched Group C, and Lithuania clinched Group D.

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Stephette Hogette Resurfaces, Will Not Be Bullied!

AllysonThompson — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:30:35 +0000

Heard this morning from one of Redskin Nation’s real heroes: Stephette Hogette. He sent along photos of him and fellow Redskins fans at the Meadowlands during last week’s exhibition win over the Jets. (He’s the guy in the ridiculous get-up all the way to the right.)

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Gunnery Sgt. Floyd E. C. Holley killed in bomb blast in Afghanistan

AllysonThompson — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:58:36 +0000

SAN DIEGO – A Camp Pendleton-based Marine killed in a weekend bomb blast in Helmand province, Afghanistan, was lauded for his bravery today by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Gunnery Sgt. Floyd E. C. Holley, 36, died Sunday from injuries suffered in a bomb blast. ”Maria and I send our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Gunnery Sgt. Floyd Holley,” Schwarzenegger stated. ”He was a …

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Mom is ‘real hero’

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:58:28 +0000

WILMINGTON – When the Wilmington Volunteer Fire Department pulled up to 873 Springfield Road on Tuesday afternoon, the third floor of the house was engulfed in flames.

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Walls resident gets his war medals

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:58:21 +0000

Looking at his new presentation case with six gleaming medals, Morris Casey of Walls, nearing 90, was animated as he described each one to admirers Tuesday.

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Clegg: Be brave … like Our Boys

AllysonThompson — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:48:13 +0000

DEPUTY PM urges Afghan politicians to display the same courage as Brit troops

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How are celebrities and heroes different?

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:48:11 +0000

Are being a celebrity and a hero the same thing? No way! It’s much more demanding to be a real hero than a celebrity.

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Iraq War veteran talks about combat experiences

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:48:08 +0000

President Barack Obama announced the end of the combat mission in Iraq during a presidential address on August 31st. In many ways the war is formally over, but the impact of it will be felt for years to come.

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Durham vigil honors car accident victims

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:35:16 +0000

Former classmates recalled two young men killed in a car crash in Carteret County over the weekend as fun-loving, compassionate friends.

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