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Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie’s Wife Rhonda Passes Away

TLNA — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 05:44:40 +0000

Louisville, Ky. – Rhonda Massie, the wife of U.S. Representative Thomas Massie from Kentucky, has passed away, announced by the Congressman on social media. The couple, who were high school sweethearts, shared a deep bond spanning over 35 years of marriage. Rhonda Massie was remembered as a loving mother to their four children and a […]

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Long Beach Family in Dispute Over Memorial Bench

TLNA — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 01:34:20 +0000

LONG BEACH, Calif. – The Edmonds family of Long Beach is embroiled in a dispute with the city over a memorial bench dedicated to their late husband and father, Michael Edmonds, nearly two decades after its installation. Lori Diane Edmonds purchased the bench and plaque at Alamitos Bay Marina following Michael Edmonds’ passing from complications […]

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Western Tech Honors Jorge Guillen with Graduation Tribute

TLNA — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 01:07:05 +0000

EL PASO, Texas — Western Tech will pay tribute to Jorge Guillen, a student who tragically lost his life in a jacuzzi incident while vacationing in Mexico. The ceremony, scheduled for Friday, will include a moment of silence to honor Guillen, who was fatally electrocuted at a resort hot tub in Puerto Peñasco. His wife, […]

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Western Tech Commemorates Jorge Guillen with Graduation Ceremony Tribute

TLNA — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 22:29:08 +0000

EL PASO, Texas — Western Tech has announced plans to observe a moment of silence during its upcoming graduation ceremony to commemorate Jorge Guillen, a student who tragically passed away in a jacuzzi incident while vacationing in Mexico. Jorge Guillen, aged 43, and his wife, Lizette Zambrano, 35, were vacationing at a resort in Puerto […]

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Western Tech Commemorates Jorge Guillen After Mexico Jacuzzi Tragedy

TLNA — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:01:55 +0000

EL PASO, Texas — Western Tech will solemnly commemorate Jorge Guillen during its upcoming graduation ceremony following a tragic incident during his vacation in Mexico. Guillen, 43, lost his life in a jacuzzi accident at a resort in Puerto Peñasco, where he was electrocuted. His wife, Lizette Zambrano, 35, survived the incident but remains in […]

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Honoring Annie Kaylor: A Tribute to D.C.’s LGBTQ+ Icon

TLNA — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 23:14:32 +0000

A street sign paying tribute to Annie Kaylor, a cherished figure in Washington, D.C.’s LGBTQ+ community, has finally been unveiled after over a decade of anticipation. The sign, emblazoned with Annie’s Way, was erected on May 24th outside Annie’s Paramount Steak House on 17th Street NW, commemorating the legacy of the late restaurateur Annie Kaylor. […]

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Long Beach Memorial Bench Dispute: Family Fights City Demands

TLNA — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 16:39:31 +0000

In a heartbreaking dispute, the Edmonds family finds themselves at odds with the city of Long Beach over the fate of a cherished memorial bench dedicated to Michael Edmonds, who passed away nearly two decades ago. Shocking Demand by Long Beach Lori Diane Edmonds, widow of Michael Edmonds, recounts how they purchased the memorial bench […]

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Community Honors Slain Coach Keon Bernard Smith in Miami

TLNA — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 17:47:09 +0000

In a somber gathering, the Northwest Miami-Dade community united to pay tribute to Keon Bernard Smith, a beloved high school football coach tragically killed at his Opa-locka residence. Remembering Keon Bernard Smith Keon Bernard Smith, a cherished figure at Miami Norland Senior High School, was remembered by a multitude of mourners who convened at the […]

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Minneapolis Mourns Fallen Police Officer Jamal Mitchell

TLNA — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 20:32:47 +0000

In the wake of the tragic loss of Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell, his fiancée, Tori Myslajek, speaks out, shifting from wedding plans to funeral arrangements. In a heartfelt statement released by the Minneapolis Police Department, Myslajek expresses the profound devastation felt by their family. She reflects on Mitchell’s devotion to his children—Koen, 20, Jalen, […]

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D-Day 80th Anniversary Tribute at Reagan Library

TLNA — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 04:54:18 +0000

Simi Valley, California – On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a significant moment in World War II history, veterans, family members, and dignitaries gathered at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley to pay homage to the brave souls who stormed the beaches of Normandy. The event served as a poignant reminder of the […]

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Hometown Hero Bernie Friedenberg Honored on D-Day Anniversary

TLNA — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 01:05:19 +0000

On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a poignant ceremony took place in Atlantic City as a new memorial commemorating the service of US Army Sergeant Bernie Friedenberg was unveiled. The event drew veterans, their families, and members of the community to pay homage to Friedenberg’s dedication and sacrifice during World War II. Remembering Bernie Friedenberg […]

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Minneapolis Mourns Slain Officer Jamal Mitchell

TLNA — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 23:13:37 +0000

Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell was tragically shot and killed while responding to a double shooting incident in Minneapolis, sparking a wave of mourning throughout the city. Here’s what transpired and how Mitchell is being remembered. Tragic Incident Unfolds On Thursday afternoon, Minneapolis police received a distressing call regarding a double shooting at an apartment […]

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