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KOKOMO, Ind. (WISH) - A Kokomo Marine died in Afghanistan Saturday, according to the Department of Defense.
Sgt. Bradley W. Atwell, 27, was one of two Marines killed in Helmand Province. He and the other Marine were part of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Marines. Atwell was part of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13.
Atwell enlisted in October 2005 as an electrical systems technician. He has earned several medals, including one for good conduct.
The other Marine who was killed was Lt. Col. Christopher K. Raible, 40, of Huntington, Pa.
PITTSBURGH — A local Marine was killed in an attack on a U.S. military base in Afghanistan on Friday.
Lt. Col. Christopher Raible, 40, originally from Irwin, graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 1995.
His family members said he was offered a job after graduation but wanted to join the Marines.
Gerard P. Brennan, age 89, of Raritan Township, died on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012 in the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township.
Born in Hoboken on May 7, 1923, he had resided in Raritan since 1964, having formerly lived in Jersey City.
A United States Navy veteran of World War II, he was a graduate of Stevens Business School, Hoboken. He retired in 1988 as Assistant Plant Manager for Thomas J. Lipton Co., Inc., Raritan Township, after a forty-one year career there.
He was a longtime member of the Flemington Elks Lodge; the Copper Hill Country Club, Raritan Township; and a former member of the Flemington Lions Club.
He was pre-deceased by three brothers, Joseph, Thomas and Martin Brennan.
Surviving are his wife of fifty-nine years, Marilyn Pangaro Brennan; a daughter, Pamela Brennan of NYC, NY; a son, Gerard M. Brennan of Lebanon; and two grandchildren, Matthew and Nicole Brennan.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 11 a.m. in the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main St., Flemington. Interment will be private. Calling hours will be Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 6-8 p.m. in the Funeral Home. Visit holcombefisher.com for further information or to send condolences.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 370 7th Avenue, Suite 1802, New York, New York, 10001.
Obituaries: Ruth Schneider Stolpe, U.S. Navy veteran, dies at age 88
Ruth Schneider Stolpe, 88, died on Aug. 20, 2012, in Sarasota, Fla. after a lengthy illness. She was born in Hoboken to the late William and Agnes Schneider. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Ruth spent her life as a devoted wife and mother. She was a resident of Cranford for 24 years before retiring to Manchester Township where she became an award-winning artist.
She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, George Stolpe, Sr., son, George Stolpe, Jr., and sister, Agnes Barbieri. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Beth and Doug Doughty of Roanoke, Va.; grandchildren Allison, Caroline, Michael and Matthew Doughty and Matthew and Sara Stolpe; sister, Patricia Visaggio; and nieces and nephews.
John F. Ramsey, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and longtime American Airlines pilot, died Sept. 13. He was 95.
Ramsey, of Dix Hills, served as a first lieutenant in the Air Force during World War II, when he dropped paratroopers over Germany and Holland, according to his family. He also flew in and out of Germany during the Berlin Airlift as the Cold War heated up after World War II.
It is my priviledge to honor those who have bravely and selfishly given their all to help ensure my freedoms! Honor and remembrance is the least I can do! I am so proud to say that many in my family have served our country! Several have passed knowing they have our utmost respect, love and pride in them. We have that same pride and respect for all servicemembers that have gone before us whether it be from combat or not. May all who have given all rest in the Precious Peace they so richly deserve and may they know they will never be forgotten!!
I'm sorry...my post should read....".....bravely and selflessly...."
Moderator cut: Above correction applied to original post. Rich
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I go round some graveyards taking photos, not to be morose but its history of the areas, and tells a lot.. most have either a place set up and kept nice for our military, and in reading some it is heartbreaking especially when you see what age they died in WW2 and could still be alive today... all the things they could have done and didnt get the chance, and they did it all for us....
Visiting Arlington National Cemetery is quite an experience. Not only are there the the graves of those who have passed long ago, but also the funerals for who have recently 'been taken'.
Joseph A. Keelin (1952-2012) Joseph A. Keelin, 60, passed away suddenly Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. Joe was born June 16, 1952, in Alamogordo to Alvie and Marilou Keelin. He graduated from Alamogordo High School in 1970. He recently retired from Alamogordo Public Schools after 22 years of dedicated service. Joe served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Joe is survived by his wife, Brenda, of the family home, and son Brandon; parents Alvie and Marilou Keelin, of Alamogordo; brothers Drew Keelin, of Albuquerque, and Tim and wife, Theresa, of Alamogordo; aunts Peggy Owen, of Alamogordo, and Anita Lee, of Duran; uncle David Keelin, of Alamogordo; and numerous cousins, and many other extended family members. Funeral services for Joe Keelin will be 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, at the Alamogordo Funeral Home chapel located at 2301 First St., Alamogordo, with a special friend of the family, Minister Bob Carter, officiating. Interment will follow at Monte Vista Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, at the Alamogordo Funeral Home chapel. The Keelin family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Hamilton-O'Dell Funeral Home to direct the funeral services. Please go to this link for the full obituary: Joseph A. Keelin Obituary: View Joseph Keelin's Obituary by Alamogordo Daily News
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