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Veterans Day Highlights
FolsomLocalNews.com was out at the Veteran's Day Parade, filming some of the festivities of the day. Thousands showed up to support our troops, past and present. FolsomLocalNews and NewsBlaze has long been an ardent supporter of the troops, with many regular stories from Iraq.Labels: Iraq, Parade, Veteran's Day
posted November 12, 2008
TNM Cancelled Due to Smoke
Thursday Night Market was cancelled for the evening due to the smoky conditions outside. Candace Collins, Miss Teen Sacramento, was scheduled to appear to collect donations for Cell Phones for Soldiers. One phone equates to about an hour of talk time back home. 'TNM' will be back next week.
* Cell Phones For SoldiersLabels: Iraq, Thursday Night Market, wildfire
posted July 10, 2008
Sgt. Kyle Dayton 1985-2007
Local soldier Sargeant Kyle Dayton was killed while serving in Iraq. Sgt. Dayton was in a logisitcs assignment when his vehicle exploded unexpectedly. The accident is under investigation. Dayton left behind a wife, who was expecting their first child.
* Schwarzenegger press release
* News10 story
* Sign Kyle's Guest bookLabels: in memoriam, Iraq
posted December 17, 2007
Former Folsom Resident Killed in Iraq
Private First Class Alejandro "Alex" R. Varela, an Orangevale resident who spent some time in Folsom, died from a roadside bomb, on May 19. He was 19. Varela had been serving since boot camp in April 2006. Memorial services are today at 1 pm, Mt. Vernon Memorial Park, in Fair Oaks.
* Telegraph articleLabels: Alex Varela, in memoriam, Iraq
posted May 30, 2007
Folsom Soldier Dies in Iraq
23-Year old Sgt. Robert Thrasher, a Folsom High graduate in the Army 1st Calvalry Division, was killed over the weekend by an apparent sniper attack. It was his second tour of duty.
* Discuss in the Folsom ForumsLabels: armed forces, Folsom High School, in memoriam, Iraq, Robert Thrasher
posted February 12, 2007
Folsom Marine Killed in Iraq
First Sgt. Michael S. Barnhill, 39, died this weekend when a roadside bomb hit his vehicle. He was assigned to the Marine Forces Reserve's 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group out of Eugene, Oregon. Details in the Sacramento Bee,San Jose Mercury News.
* Bio of Sgt. BarnhillLabels: in memoriam, Iraq
posted May 31, 2005
Folsom's Camejo on Nader Ticket
Ralph Nader has chosen his running mate for the 2004 presidential election, and it is none other than Folsom's own Peter Camejo. You may remember Camejo as the Green Party candidate who ran for governor in the recall election. Camejo's central focus in the presidential election is the War in Iraq. See the story on CNN.com.
* Camejo's Bio on VoteNader.orgLabels: Iraq, Peter Camejo
posted June 22, 2004
Welcome Home, Maria McClure
21-year old Folsom soldier Maria McClure returned home from Iraq, a Folsom High homecoming queen-turned National Guard soldier who spent the last year or so supporting our soldiers. She's witnessed the horrors of war and even survived a roadside bomb, though she is most proud of what she has done for the people of Iraq such as helping schools and rebuilding sewage systems. Wecome home, Maria! (More)Labels: armed forces, Iraq, schools
posted April 24, 2004
New Plans For Folsom Library
Even though voters turned down a proposed library bond for a new library, supporters of the Folsom library have put together some cost-effective alternatives to adding more space for books and library offices. The new plan looks at moving the library to the current Folsom Fire Department headquarters. The Fire Department is moving in this summer. More is in the Bee.
Also See: About the Folsom Library
4.7.2003
Folsom Homecoming Queen Now in Iraq
Maria McClure, a 20-year old Folsom High graduate, is now on her way (or already in) to Iraq to support the troops. McClure, a National Guard soldier, is one of the 15% of female troops in the war, a considerable jump since Desert Storm. The 2001 Homecoming Queen is specially trained to drive a Humvee, and may or may not be serving directly in operation Iraqi Freedom. Her studies at Cal Poly have been briefly interrupted to serve in the war. More is in the Bee.Labels: armed forces, Folsom Library, Iraq
posted April 07, 2003
Thousands Rally For Bush & Troops
Thousands of supporters of President Bush and our troops overseas rallied at the capitol today, one of over 400 cities across America with similar rallies. With 70% of the nation in support of the nation's War on Iraq, many decided to speak up against the aggrssive anti-war protestors in San Francisco and across the world. Even though you may have missed the rally, you can still support our troops - take a few seconds to fill out this electronic postcard to our troops, let them know you support them.
Other Ways to Help: Wear a Yellow Ribbon, Give Blood, Give MoneyLabels: Iraq
posted March 22, 2003
It's a First Dog's Life
While the President and First Lady are busy solving the world's problems, the Bush dogs, Spot and Barney, seem to have it made. Iraq, terrorism, and the economy don't seem to bother Barney one bit... give him a Christmas ornament and he's a happy camper. Check out the White House's "BarneyCam" video, which features Laura Bush's dog running around the Oval Office, and well, being a dog. (Requires RealPlayer)
Also See: WhiteHouse.Gov
Labels: dogs, Iraq
posted December 21, 2002
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