Today marks the somber 11th anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks.
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HandsOn Northeast Georgia has organized four projects in commemoration of September 11, including the beautification of the 9-11 memorial and flagpole at an Oconee County, Ga. fire department.
The following is an edited news release from the Athens Community Council on Aging: In 2009, Congress designated September 11th as a "National Day of Service and Remembrance" to honor the victims, survivors, and families of 9/11 through service-oriented programs. “I will” became the mantra – a call to action to inspire Americans to remember by doing, to focus on the sense of solidarity that united us after the tragedy, and to turn a day of loss into a collective of positive acts. People across the country may participate not only through volunteerism and service but by simple, personal acts of good – as easy as a hug or as dedicated as serving a meal at a shelter. The 9/11 Day of Service has come to symbolize the culmination of our …
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For more about the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and to see a video montage, see Oconee County Remembers 9/11.
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Soldiers, first responders, and citizens gathered at Oconee Veterans Park for a special 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Sunday.
A 52”x18”x18", 923-pound section of steel beam from the World Trade Center displayed on a sheet of red velvet and surrounded by memorial flowers was the center of a Remembrance Ceremony at Oconee Veterans Park Sunday that commemorated the 10-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Hundreds of citizens, members of the military, police, fire, and emergency personnel collectively prayed for the loved ones lost on that tragic day and acknowledged the countless sacrifices that have been made over the last decade. "Since 9/11, more of our citizens have been killed in action protecting our freedoms than died on 9/11," remarked Melvin Davis, chairman of the Oconee County Board of Commissioners. "Thank God for those men and women who've …
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Nearly a decade later, Lt. Col. John Gentry and his family feel the impact of 9/11.
Katherine Gentry cherishes the days when her husband, National Guard Lt. Col. John Gentry, is around to bond with her and watch their two children grow and play. She knew being married to a guardsmen meant he'd be called to serve his country and wouldn't always be at home. Ten years ago, she would never have predicted how many times Uncle Sam would come calling. In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and the ensuing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Gentry, was deployed not once, but three times. In 2003, he was sent to North Carolina to support security efforts outside of two military bases. In 2005, he was sent to Iraq to identify enemy targets as a field artillery officer, and in 2009 was stationed in Afghanistan where…
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A World Trade Center artifact is scheduled to arrive at Oconee Veterans Park on Tuesday, Aug. 2 shortly after 12 p.m.
Oconee Veterans Park will soon be home to a remnant of the World Trade Center. A 52”x18”x18", 923-pound section of steel beam from the twin towers’ superstructure will arrive on Tuesday, Aug. 2 just after 12 p.m. when a brief ceremony will take place, Sgt. 1st Class Roy Henry of the Georgia Department of Defense Public Affairs Office confirmed on Monday. Lieutenant Col. John Gentry, commander of Savannah’s 118th Field Artillery and director of the Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department, said deputy director Tom Popps came across an application to petition for the artifact in September of 2009. In April 2011, the county learned the request had been approved, and then came the challenge of transporting the beam, Gentry said. The New…
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Former presidents and elected officials from Georgia weigh-in on the news.
Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda, has been killed by U.S. forces, President Barack Obama confirmed Sunday night. "Today, at my direction, the United States launched a targeted operation against that compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. A small team of Americans carried out the operation with extraordinary courage and capability. No Americans were harmed. They took care to avoid civilian casualties. After a firefight, they killed Osama bin Laden and took custody of his body," he said in a televised speech at the White House. Read the full text from the president's speech. Former presidents congratulated the American forces and President Obama. "This momentous achievement marks a victory for America, for people who seek peace around the…
Andrea Williams
3:02 pm on Monday, August 29, 2011
I agree Rich and as a single mom, I empathize with the hard work that Katherine endures as well. I must say that Anna and Caroline are amazing young women so the Gentry family is made up of four five star individuals! Thank you team Gentry for all you do! more ›