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Therapy Dogs Visit to help Bombing Victims

Jack Peterson — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:44:52 +0000

More than a dozen therapy dogs are visiting Boston Medical Center to give some diversion to Boston Marathon bombing patients.

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Oklahoma City Marathon – The Run to Remember

Jack Peterson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:49:10 +0000

Prior to the start of Sunday's Oklahoma City Marathon, runners were asked to pause and remember the victims of the Murrah Federal Building bombing in 1995.

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Boston Remembers Victims Of Bombings

Jack Peterson — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:48:59 +0000

Funeral services for Boston Marathon bombing victim Krystle Campbell will be held today at St. Joseph Church in Medford.

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Southcoast Girl Raising Hopes, Sending Toys To Boys and Girls From Staten Island

Phil Paleologos — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:12:58 +0000

Olivia Marques, a local 9th grader, has decided to help elevate the spirits of Staten Island kids who lost everything during Hurricane Sandy.

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Domestic Violence Victims Honored in New Bedford

Taylor Cormier — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:00:06 +0000

Dozens of people marched in silence from New Bedford City Hall to the First Unitarian Church last night, as part of a candlelight vigil in honor of domestic violence victims.

After the vigil, a remembrance service was held inside the Unitarian Church, where stories of abuse and survival were shared

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Disabled Veterans Raise Flags for 9/11 Victims

Taylor Cormier — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:10:26 +0000

Local disabled veterans raised flags today in remebrance of those who perished in the 9/11 attacks eleven years ago, and those who have served overseas since that fateful day.
The disabled vets gathered on Willis Street in New Bedford to raise the flags, holding prayers, moments of silence, and singing songs honoring all those involved in the War on Terror

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