Seven injured in Missouri as trains collide, trigger highway bridge collapse
By Patrick Garrity
NBC News
May 25, 2013
Two freight trains collided and derailed early Saturday in southeast Missouri, then triggered the collapse of a highway overpass when several rail cars struck a support pillar.
Seven people were injured, including two personnel on the trains and five individuals in cars on the overpass on Highway M near Scott City, about 120 miles south of St. Louis, NBC affiliate KSDK reported. All the injured were hospitalized and listed in fair condition.
The collision occurred before dawn at a rail intersection.
"One train T-boned the other one and caused it to derail, and the derailed train hit a pillar which caused the overpass to collapse," Scott County Sheriff's dispatcher Clay Slipis told Reuters.
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
Veteran losing home to tornado 3 weeks after it was paid off
The media pushes the political divide in this country but the truth is far from a divided nation. When tragedy strikes, people show up to help strangers. That is what this country is all about.
American Legion
By Cameran Richardson
May 23, 2013
Army veteran Frank Froman and his wife, Gisela, were at a gas station when the deadly tornado ripped through Moore, Okla., late afternoon on May 20; their six-month pregnant granddaughter was at their house alone. They returned home to find their granddaughter safe but were faced with the tornado’s aftermath — a pile of debris. And it was just three weeks ago that the Froman’s paid off their entire home mortgage.
“People are the most important thing. Everything else can be replaced,” Gisela said.
The route home from the gas station was shocking. “We couldn’t even find what road we lived on,” said Chris Froman, son of Franklin and Gisela. “Yet, we came into the neighborhood and a few blocks away it was normal — there wasn’t any damage to homes.”
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“Just when you think the country is divided, you look around at all these people — many of whom don’t even live here (in Moore) — helping with the cleanup efforts and it reminds you that people are patriotic,” Department of Oklahoma Adjutant Lance Rooms said.Veteran family returns home to debris
American Legion
By Cameran Richardson
May 23, 2013
Army veteran Frank Froman and his wife, Gisela, were at a gas station when the deadly tornado ripped through Moore, Okla., late afternoon on May 20; their six-month pregnant granddaughter was at their house alone. They returned home to find their granddaughter safe but were faced with the tornado’s aftermath — a pile of debris. And it was just three weeks ago that the Froman’s paid off their entire home mortgage.
“People are the most important thing. Everything else can be replaced,” Gisela said.
The route home from the gas station was shocking. “We couldn’t even find what road we lived on,” said Chris Froman, son of Franklin and Gisela. “Yet, we came into the neighborhood and a few blocks away it was normal — there wasn’t any damage to homes.”
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PTSD Level Black
Special Report: One soldier's struggle with PTSD
(Pt.1)
Posted:May 20, 2013
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow)
They fight for our country, but the price they pay for protecting our freedoms is sometimes their peace of mind. According to the Army, 5 - 25% of all soldiers who have been deployed to combat zones develop post-traumatic stress disorder. But Army officials say only 8% of soldiers who were deployed between 2001 and 2011 have been diagnosed.
Studies have reported that perhaps as many as two-thirds of all soldiers suffering from PTSD are not getting any treatment.
One Schofield Barracks' soldier is breaking the silence, and hopefully stigma, of living with PTSD. Staff Sergeant Billy Caviness is a Purple Heart recipient, who has proudly served his country for 16 years and is now struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder. He shared his story with Army videographer Staff Sergeant Robert Ham in the documentary
"Level Black: PTSD and the War at Home".
This is their story behind the story:
SSgt Billy Caviness says he couldn't shake the feeling something horrible was going to happen.
"I knew. I knew that morning when I walked out on the battlefield, on the COP, I knew it was coming and I did what I had to do," described SSgt Caviness. "Bottom line, I had a job to do."
It was SSgt Caviness' fourth, and ultimately final, tour of duty.
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(Pt.1)
Posted:May 20, 2013
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow)
They fight for our country, but the price they pay for protecting our freedoms is sometimes their peace of mind. According to the Army, 5 - 25% of all soldiers who have been deployed to combat zones develop post-traumatic stress disorder. But Army officials say only 8% of soldiers who were deployed between 2001 and 2011 have been diagnosed.
Studies have reported that perhaps as many as two-thirds of all soldiers suffering from PTSD are not getting any treatment.
One Schofield Barracks' soldier is breaking the silence, and hopefully stigma, of living with PTSD. Staff Sergeant Billy Caviness is a Purple Heart recipient, who has proudly served his country for 16 years and is now struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder. He shared his story with Army videographer Staff Sergeant Robert Ham in the documentary
"Level Black: PTSD and the War at Home".
This is their story behind the story:
SSgt Billy Caviness says he couldn't shake the feeling something horrible was going to happen.
"I knew. I knew that morning when I walked out on the battlefield, on the COP, I knew it was coming and I did what I had to do," described SSgt Caviness. "Bottom line, I had a job to do."
It was SSgt Caviness' fourth, and ultimately final, tour of duty.
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Friday, May 24, 2013
America's oldest veteran at 107 to spend quiet Memorial Day
America's oldest veteran to spend quiet Memorial Day at Texas home
By Joshua Rhett Miller
Published May 24, 2013
FoxNews.com
For his 107th Memorial Day, Richard Arvine Overton, who saw many of his fellow soldiers fall in the line of duty in World War II and even more die over the following decades, is planning a quiet day at the Texas home he built after returning home from World War II. He wouldn’t want it any other way.
Overton, who is believed to be the nation's oldest veteran, told FoxNews.com he’ll likely spend the day on the porch of his East Austin home with a cigar nestled in his right hand, perhaps with a cup of whiskey-stiffened coffee nearby.
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By Joshua Rhett Miller
Published May 24, 2013
FoxNews.com
For his 107th Memorial Day, Richard Arvine Overton, who saw many of his fellow soldiers fall in the line of duty in World War II and even more die over the following decades, is planning a quiet day at the Texas home he built after returning home from World War II. He wouldn’t want it any other way.
Overton, who is believed to be the nation's oldest veteran, told FoxNews.com he’ll likely spend the day on the porch of his East Austin home with a cigar nestled in his right hand, perhaps with a cup of whiskey-stiffened coffee nearby.
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Hundreds of crosses honor Floridians Sacrifice for Memorial Day
This morning I was went to Oviedo for the Memorial Cross Tribute to the fallen members of the military from Florida. Seeing the rows of memorials for those we lost in Iraq and Afghanistan would cause anyone to shed tears. I had quite a few of them. This is on display until Memorial Day.
Oviedo Historical Society Historical Center
200 West Broadway
Oviedo, FL 32765
407-971-5612
Oviedo Historical Society Historical Center
200 West Broadway
Oviedo, FL 32765
407-971-5612
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| Oviedo Florida Memorial for Fallen |
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| Oviedo Historical Society |
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| Floridians sacrifice in Iraq and Afghanistan |
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| Created by Jim Vanderbleek |
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| Memorial on display through Memorial Day |
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| Oldest Floridian Lt. Col. Peter Winston |
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| In memory of the service dogs |
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| Youngest Floridian Pfc. Charles M. Sims |
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| For those who lost their battles back home. |
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| Medal of Honor Staff. Sgt. Robert J. Miller from Oviedo |
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| For all of the men and women serving this country in their place. |
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