Cops: Fla Veteran Shoots Dog, Tries to Start Fire
December 27, 2011
CHIEFLAND, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a north Florida veteran tried to set his mother-in-law’s house on fire and shot the family dog.
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office says 25-year-old Arthur Lee Pipes of Chiefland showed up at his mother-in-law’s house Friday and began spreading gasoline around. Deputies say she wrestled a cigarette lighter from his hands, and then he went outside and shot the dog several times.
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Ron Paul will hold veterans rally in Des Moines
Ron Paul will hold veterans rally in Des Moines
The State Column
Staff
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign released the following statement Tuesday:
Air Force veteran and 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul will hold a major veterans rally in Des Moines, demonstrating his commitment to veterans, active-duty military men and women, and their families.
The State Column
Staff
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign released the following statement Tuesday:
Air Force veteran and 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul will hold a major veterans rally in Des Moines, demonstrating his commitment to veterans, active-duty military men and women, and their families.
In recognition of Paul’s own military service, his promotion of a strong national defense, and his service to veterans, active-duty military personnel contributed more to Paul’s campaign than to those of all Republican presidential candidates combined, and more than that of incumbent President Barack Obama, in 2Q and 3Q of 2011.read more here
Retired Army police officer saved by rescued Pug
Rescued pug taught to dial 9-1-1 is 'saving grace' for owner with post traumatic stress disorder
By: Rikki Klaus
VERO BEACH, Fla. - They say a dog is man's best friend, and there's a dog in Vero Beach who's living proof.
She may be tiny, but Pei Pei packs a powerful punch. Not only can she sense her owner's moods, she can contact emergency responders when he's in danger. The service dog is a mix of a beloved family member and a diligent worker who could rescue her owner's life if need be.
"Go get help!" James Taylor shouted to his 11-pound pug. Pei Pei ran to a phone on the living room floor and pressed both paws onto the large, circular button. The dial tone sounded. Praise followed.
With the press of that single button, service dog Pei Pei can dial 9-1-1. That's a huge comfort for the retired Army police officer, who suffers from post traumatic stress disorder and hearing loss. Sometimes he falls too, so Pei Pei is his 'saving grace.'
"Without her, I couldn't imagine my life. I'd probably be home-bound a lot because of what I suffer severely. I know if I have any kind of problems, she's going to help me right through it," said Taylor.
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By: Rikki Klaus
VERO BEACH, Fla. - They say a dog is man's best friend, and there's a dog in Vero Beach who's living proof.
She may be tiny, but Pei Pei packs a powerful punch. Not only can she sense her owner's moods, she can contact emergency responders when he's in danger. The service dog is a mix of a beloved family member and a diligent worker who could rescue her owner's life if need be.
"Go get help!" James Taylor shouted to his 11-pound pug. Pei Pei ran to a phone on the living room floor and pressed both paws onto the large, circular button. The dial tone sounded. Praise followed.
With the press of that single button, service dog Pei Pei can dial 9-1-1. That's a huge comfort for the retired Army police officer, who suffers from post traumatic stress disorder and hearing loss. Sometimes he falls too, so Pei Pei is his 'saving grace.'
"Without her, I couldn't imagine my life. I'd probably be home-bound a lot because of what I suffer severely. I know if I have any kind of problems, she's going to help me right through it," said Taylor.
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Veteran's claims of awards, service do not withstand scrutiny
Imagine being in this family and left with this.
Veteran's claims of awards, service do not withstand scrutiny
Cemetery to change headstone after review of records does not match materials provided by family
By Steve Mills, Chicago Tribune reporter
December 28, 2011
When David Stump died last year, the south suburban man left his family a sheaf of yellowing documents and a troubling question: Did the U.S. Army veteran earn the Bronze Star and the three Purple Hearts the records suggested, or were the military documents falsified?
The question of Stump's legacy was more than an idle curiosity.
Officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery south of Joliet have decided to replace the simple granite headstone at Stump's grave site. The officials say military records do not support claims in the records the family provided when Stump died.
A new headstone will be ordered, Marty Fury, the cemetery's director, said last week.
"We want all of our headstones to be an accurate reflection of a veteran's service," Fury said.
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Alabama Special Forces soldier returns home and finds out his son has cancer
Alabama soldier returns home and finds out his son has cancer
Soldier returns
Special Forces Sergeant First Class Smiddie Avery and his family celebrated Monday night in Alabaster. Sgt. Avery was in Afghanistan, but he found out his son faces a different type of battle here.
By: KALISHA WHITMAN
Alabama's13.com
Published: December 26, 2011
Coming home for the holidays isn't something every soldier gets to experience, however, this year Special Forces Sergeant First Class Smiddie Avery made it home just in time.
“You don't realize what home is until you have to leave it and go away for a long period of time,” Sgt Avery said. “Everything means that much more when you get back.”
However, not long after his arrival he found out his 18-year-old son, Sam, would prepare for a fight that has nothing to do with the battle field.
He said, “I was home about two weeks and found out he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease.”
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Soldier returns
Special Forces Sergeant First Class Smiddie Avery and his family celebrated Monday night in Alabaster. Sgt. Avery was in Afghanistan, but he found out his son faces a different type of battle here.
By: KALISHA WHITMAN
Alabama's13.com
Published: December 26, 2011
Coming home for the holidays isn't something every soldier gets to experience, however, this year Special Forces Sergeant First Class Smiddie Avery made it home just in time.
“You don't realize what home is until you have to leave it and go away for a long period of time,” Sgt Avery said. “Everything means that much more when you get back.”
However, not long after his arrival he found out his 18-year-old son, Sam, would prepare for a fight that has nothing to do with the battle field.
He said, “I was home about two weeks and found out he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease.”
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Transitioning From War to Home
Transitioning From War to Home
By Brandi Devine
December 27, 2011
Updated Dec 27, 2011 at 5:13 PM EST
Binghamton,NY (WBNG Binghamton) Returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan is a time of celebration for families and their soldiers, but it's after the celebrations are over that the real struggle begins.
It can be difficult for a soldier to pick up where they left off when they come home from war.
They have to switch gears from living in a high stress environment to living an ordinary life at home.
There is help out there for soldiers and their families.
The Binghamton Vet Center in Binghamton offers counseling and other programs like Yoga and musical therapy for soldiers.
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By Brandi Devine
December 27, 2011
Updated Dec 27, 2011 at 5:13 PM EST
Binghamton,NY (WBNG Binghamton) Returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan is a time of celebration for families and their soldiers, but it's after the celebrations are over that the real struggle begins.
It can be difficult for a soldier to pick up where they left off when they come home from war.
They have to switch gears from living in a high stress environment to living an ordinary life at home.
There is help out there for soldiers and their families.
The Binghamton Vet Center in Binghamton offers counseling and other programs like Yoga and musical therapy for soldiers.
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Disabled Iraq Veteran called "cripple and worthless" as civilian Army employee
How does something like this happen?
Judges OK Tossing of $4.4M Verdict in Disabled Army Vet
Military.com
by David Ashen, Detroit Free Press
"supervisor and co-workers derided him, calling him a "cripple" and "worthless."A federal appeals court upheld Wednesday a judge's decision to throw out a $4.4-million jury verdict for an Army veteran who lost his hand while serving in Iraq -- only to be ridiculed about his disability by co-workers and a boss while working as a civilian Army employee.
A three-judge panel of the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals said the district judge didn't abuse his discretion by instead requiring the Army to follow through on its offer to reinstate James McKelvey to a job with higher pay at the Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) in Warren.
But the appellate panel reversed U.S. District Judge John O'Meara on another point, concluding that a hostile work environment forced McKelvey, 40, of Macomb Township to quit. So, the Army must provide McKelvey with about $100,000 in back pay, his lawyer said.
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2 dead, 5 wounded at Church's Chicken in Englewood
2 dead, 5 wounded at Church's Chicken in Englewood
By Ryan Haggerty
Tribune reporter
5:46 a.m. CST, December 28, 2011
The gunman had gotten into an argument with a person outside the Church's Chicken restaurant near 66th and Halsted streets, then chased the person inside and opened fire about 6:50 p.m., police said.
Surveillance video appears to show the intended target trying to run away through a crowd of people, police said. No one was in custody, police said.
Two people were dead on scene and four others were taken to hospitals initially in critical condition, according to police and the Chicago Fire Department. It was not known whether the person being chased was among the victims.
The Cook County medical examiner's office this morning still did not have the identities of the dead.
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By Ryan Haggerty
Tribune reporter
5:46 a.m. CST, December 28, 2011
GrievingTwo people were killed and five others wounded when shots rang out Tuesday evening at a fast-food restaurant in the Englewood neighborhood on the South Side, authorities said.
( Terrence Antonio James, Chicago Tribune / December 27, 2011 )
Diamond Brown grieves near the crime scene after learning that a friend of hers was reportedly shot and killed.
The gunman had gotten into an argument with a person outside the Church's Chicken restaurant near 66th and Halsted streets, then chased the person inside and opened fire about 6:50 p.m., police said.
Surveillance video appears to show the intended target trying to run away through a crowd of people, police said. No one was in custody, police said.
Two people were dead on scene and four others were taken to hospitals initially in critical condition, according to police and the Chicago Fire Department. It was not known whether the person being chased was among the victims.
The Cook County medical examiner's office this morning still did not have the identities of the dead.
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Lakeland Police Officer Crispin's life honored at funeral
Friends Remember LPD Officer Crispin at Funeral
LAKELAND
Thousands of mourners filled Victory Assembly Church this morning for the funeral of Officer Arnulfo Crispin.
Officers from throughout Florida attended the service for the 25-year-old officer who was gunned down in the line of duty last week. Gov. Rick Scott and Attorney General Pam Bondi also attended.
Police Chief Lisa Womack spoke during the service, recalling Crispin's quiet nature and ever-present smile. She said many people have mentioned to her the ways Crispin touched their lives.
"He brought an enthusiasm and energy that was contagious. He was well respected by his peers and praised by those who worked with him for his passion and his energy. As I talked to those who worked closely with him on Charlie Squad over the past week, it was clear he was a favorite member and was becoming respected as a shift leader," she said. "Charlie Squad is going to miss him greatly."
"It is with great sadness that as the police chief of the Lakeland Police Department that I must call the end of watch of Officer Arnulfo Crispin on Dec. 21st, 2011," she said.
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LAKELAND
Thousands of mourners filled Victory Assembly Church this morning for the funeral of Officer Arnulfo Crispin.
Officers from throughout Florida attended the service for the 25-year-old officer who was gunned down in the line of duty last week. Gov. Rick Scott and Attorney General Pam Bondi also attended.
Police Chief Lisa Womack spoke during the service, recalling Crispin's quiet nature and ever-present smile. She said many people have mentioned to her the ways Crispin touched their lives.
"He brought an enthusiasm and energy that was contagious. He was well respected by his peers and praised by those who worked with him for his passion and his energy. As I talked to those who worked closely with him on Charlie Squad over the past week, it was clear he was a favorite member and was becoming respected as a shift leader," she said. "Charlie Squad is going to miss him greatly."
"It is with great sadness that as the police chief of the Lakeland Police Department that I must call the end of watch of Officer Arnulfo Crispin on Dec. 21st, 2011," she said.
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Former Marine could face death penalty in Iran
Former Marine could face death penalty in Iran
The Associated Press
Posted : Tuesday Dec 27, 2011 12:55:00 EST
TEHRAN, Iran — A Michigan high school graduate and former Marine accused by Iran of working for the CIA could face the death penalty, the semiofficial Fars news agency reported Tuesday.
In a closed court hearing, the prosecution applied for capital punishment, the report said, because the suspect, identified as Amir Mirzaei Hekmati, "admitted that he received training in the United States and planned to imply that Iran was involved in terrorist activities in foreign countries" after returning to the U.S.
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The Associated Press
Posted : Tuesday Dec 27, 2011 12:55:00 EST
TEHRAN, Iran — A Michigan high school graduate and former Marine accused by Iran of working for the CIA could face the death penalty, the semiofficial Fars news agency reported Tuesday.
In a closed court hearing, the prosecution applied for capital punishment, the report said, because the suspect, identified as Amir Mirzaei Hekmati, "admitted that he received training in the United States and planned to imply that Iran was involved in terrorist activities in foreign countries" after returning to the U.S.
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