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One reader who lived through the Battle of Manila 78 years ago says seeing an article about in The Times awakened old traumas. Others expressed appreciation.

Sharon (Sager) Hopkins, 81, passed away peacefully March 2 in Salem, Oregon. She was preceded in death by husband, Meriel Hopkins. One of six children of John and Imogene Sager, Sharon was born January 9, 1942 in Eureka. While living in Miranda, her favorite schoolteacher was Mr. Mario Machi, author

The last letter River Forest residents Fred and Anna Jannisch received from their son, Corporal Fred Jannisch, indicated that he was feeling “pretty good.” Writing from the Philippines, he complimented the Army cooks for making rice somewhat palatable three times a day but complained about the exorbitant cost of cigarettes. “I don’t know how long I’m going to be here, nor does anyone else for that matter, but we all do know that it can’t last forever and we’re bound to be home som...

Here are historical stories of York County heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Heartfelt thanks for El Paso Police: Letters to the Editor

Tosca Lee was unfamiliar with the Bataan Death March.

Paul Kerchum remained unyielding to challenges during his lifetime of service and dedication to his country, his family, and his faith. He was born in Januar

The story of the largest surrender of American troops in our history goes largely untold. On the 60th Anniversary of their surrender to the Japanese and the subsequent March, a memorial sculpture was erected in Las Cruces, NM commemorating the sacrifice and toil of these men, among the greatest of American soldiers. "The Making of a Memory" follows the stories of those who participated in the event, as well as those who have worked hard to preserve it's history and honor it's...

Michael Meyer participated in the Bellagio residency program in 2011. During this residency, he worked on In Manchuria: A Village Called Wasteland and the

The ArkLaMiss is home to thousands of veterans and war heroes. The sacred oath of leaving no soldier behind hits home for one Northeast Louisiana family and community.