The Arlington Internment Of Colonel Denis M. Mehigan

Posted by in Recreation on Oct 21st, 2010 | 0 comments

Colonel (ret.) Denis Michael Mehigan passed away on June 27, 2010, surrounded by his devoted family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born to Mr. and Mrs. J Howard Mehigan in Akron, Ohio, on April 30, 1939. He graduated from Saint Vincent/Saint Mary High School in 1957 and University of Akron in 1961. Commissioned in the US Army in 1961, he served with distinction for 30 years in various posts around the world. After completing Ranger School in 1963, Denny completed tours in Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand. During his foreign service he was awarded the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, among others. In 1968 he was stationed in Thailand serving with Joint US Military Assistant Group, as a military advisor to the Thai Army when he met, fell in love and married Judy, his cherished wife. Together they traveled the world and built a family along the way. The first stop on their 40 year journey together was in Virginia where Denny served at the Pentagon. They started their family with the addition of their two sons, Jason and Michael. Next, it was back to Korea, and the special surprise addition of their daughter, Katie. Moves to Texas and Hawaii were quick to follow, and Denny's accomplishments grew. In Hawaii, he served at US Pacific Command at Camp HM Smith, and completed an MBA from Pepperdine University, while enjoying all the beautiful beaches Hawaii has to offer. Asia beckoned again, with a tour in Japan and his ...

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The Slave Burial Site On The Farm

Posted by in Recreation on Jun 25th, 2010 | 0 comments

www.calvinearl.com instructional education This is an American story. I travel the back roads of America in search of the music and the stories of the people on the UGRR. This slave burial site is not on public property. Many of the stories I have found are being kept alive by "We the People" just because it is the right thing to do. I am astounded by the fortitude and grace of the people I meet on the back roads. Many thanks to Okie Smith for keeping this story alive.

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Risaralda Always Something New 2008 (English)

Posted by in Virginia Tourism on Jul 31st, 2009 | 7 comments

for Risaralda's Tourist Trademark Produced by Vision Arte TV and Multimedia Alejandro Salazar Mauricio Martinez Paola Hoyos Voice Over by Risaralda Bilingüe Productions Andrés Valencia Montaño Recorded at e-Studios Pereira Jorge M. Tabares ... michael jackson burial place tourist tourism eje cafetero triangulo del cafe english andres valencia montano risaralda bilingue productions pereira municipios colombia victor manuel tamayo vargas south america quinchia santuario santa rosa dos ...

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