Thurston County area residents are all to familiar with long weekends with a rainy weather forecast. We are hosting 16 people today… all good times inside likely. So, if you need to escape a large family gathering or just want to catch up on some positive stories, grab your mobile device or laptop and curl up on the couch. Here are a few stories, pulled from the archives, related to Memorial Day and honoring those who have served our country. For a complete list of Memorial Day commemorations, check out our events calendar.
Bryan Hoddle Spreads Message of Hope Across The Country
After serving as the head coach for the US Paralympic Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Hoddle has turned his attention on helping disabled veterans recuperate and find hope in athletics.
With ‘wear blue: run to remember,’ Army Widow Honors Fallen Husband, Battles Grief
When Lisa Hallett’s husband was killed in August 2009 in Afghanistan, she had a choice to be consumed by grief or continuing living every day as fully as possible. wear blue is the outcome of her passion and vibrancy.
With flexible schedules and online courses, Saint Martin’s has made an impact on countless military students. “It’s not about courses, it’s not about graduating students; it’s about serving those who serve us,” says Radana Dvorak, Associate Dean of Extended Learning at Saint Martin’s University.
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