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Topic: Maria McClureWritten by Maria McClure
He would play “Taps” as the ceremony drew to an end. “It is a great honor, absolutely,” Sandel said of being part of the ceremony. “‘Taps’ is kind of a precarious piece to play. There is always that little bit of worry that it will not sound right.” To ensure he gets the notes just right, Sandel said he practices the poignant bugle call often. ![]() U.S. Army Col. Joseph. P. Kuchan, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, garrison commander, speaks, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, during a Wreaths Across America remembrance wreath-laying ceremony at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery-West, Hopkinsville, Kentucky, were U.S. Army Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Honor Guard – Sgt. Thomas Ellis, Spc. David West, Pfc. Matt Wilson, Spc. Cordell Smith and Spc. Christian Chacon. (Maria Rice McClure, Fort Campbell Courier/Fort Campbell Public Affairs) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Fort Campbell Gander ceremony bittersweet as post readies for memorial relocationWritten by Maria McClure
“Today is a time to say goodbye. Today is the last day that the Gander remembrance will be conducted on this hallowed ground,” said U.S. Army Col. Joseph Escandon, commander of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), in the opening remarks of this speech. “We could be sad, but there is much to rejoice in for this is a time of renewal.” The memorial is dedicated to 248 Soldiers – all of whom were attached or assigned to 3rd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, “Strike and Kill,” 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), and eight crewmembers, who died in when their flight crashed shortly after takeoff from Gander, Newfoundland, Canada. ![]() Amy Gallo, a Gander widow, shakes hands with 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Soldiers Wednesday, December 12th, 2018, following the final remembrance ceremony at Task Force 3-502nd Memorial Park at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Maria Rice McClure, Fort Campbell Courier/Fort Campbell Public Affairs) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Fort Campbell to conduct Gate 4 Memorialization Ceremony
Freeman passed away May 19th after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was 83. Known to most as T.C., she was a staunch lifelong advocate for the Army, specifically Fort Campbell Soldiers and their Families. Considered by those who knew her as a force to be reckoned with, T.C. was a powerful force for change at both state and national levels and a tireless advocate for the Army. ![]() Entrance sign near the incoming lane outside of Gate 4 at Fort Campbell, KY. Fort Campbell is home to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) “Screaming Eagles”. (Sam Shore) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Planters Bank to Exhibit works from Clarksville Friends of Photography
Photographers CJ Powers, Margaret Barnett, Mark Griggs, Rob Franklin, Lisa Kemmer, Heather James, Bob Gandy, Maria McClure, Amy Ritchart, Ray Szczepaniak, Tammy Cunningham, E. Ashley Callen, and David Smith will have framed pieces for show and sale. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Art Walk to showcase diverse artistsDowntown Clarksville’s Art Walk will be held on Thursday, February 5th from 5 – 8 p.m.
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