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Marine veteran remembers visit by Colonel Gregory (Pappy) Boyington, the Marine Corps’ highest ranking Ace from WW II, who died 22 years ago today.

(SOMERDALE, NJ) - It’s not often that you get to ‘stand inspection’ for a Medal of Honor winner. The word was passed that Colonel Gregory (Pappy) Boyington, WW II Medal of Honor and Navy Cross recipient with VMF-214, would be visiting MCAS El Toro and the Marine Wing Service Group-37 tomorrow.

This was a big deal. Medal of Honor winners do not pay visits every day. Pappy Boyington was the highest ranking WW II Ace in the Marine Corps.

Somber Homecoming for NW Soldier Killed in Afghanistan (VIDEO)

Sgt. Elijah J Rao was killed by an improvised explosive device, or roadside bomb, in Afghanistan.

(HILLSBORO, Ore.) - A somber and reverent group was on hand for the arrival of a local soldier December 12, 2009, who was killed fighting in Afghanistan. The family of Elijah J Rao says he will be sorely missed.

We first reported on this loss the day after it happened when the family released word of Elijah's death. They said at the time it is the last knock a family ever wants to hear at their door.

West Linn Police Grieve Loss of Long Time Officer

"The loss of John leaves a large hole in the fabric of the West Linn Police Department" - Chief Terry Timeus

(WEST LINN, Ore.) - On December 18, 2009 West Linn Police Department Officer John Satter lost a short but fierce battle with an aggressive cancer. He had put in his retirement paperwork just a few weeks before he passed.

John was a 20 year veteran of the force, and was the first motorcycle officer to be deployed with the WLPD. Officer Satter spent his career in the patrol division, working stints in traffic, including truck inspections. He leaves behind his wife, Rene, adult children Jaime and Jeremy Satter, and step daughter McKenzie St.Clair.

Lakewood`s Final Goodbye to Four Officers Killed in the Line of Duty (SLIDESHOWS)

Mark Renninger, Ronald Owens, Tina Griswold and Greg Richards were laid to rest with the greatest tribute and highest honor.

(TACOMA, Wash.) - Services were held today in Washington for four Lakewood police officers who were ambushed and killed Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009 in the line of duty.

Events like the one held today require massive coordination as law enforcement agencies from all over the nation and even beyond, attend to show their respects for their fellow officers.

Loss of Hero Overlooked by Media Blitz on Tiger Woods

Why is it that so many are more interested in the tabloid news of today than the true life stories of real Americans, real heroes?

(ARLINGTON, Va.) - Many Americans woke up this morning and turned on the television or searched the internet to find out the latest on Tiger Woods and his wrecked black Cadillac Escalade. However, on this rainy morning in Northern Virginia, another black Cadillac meandered through rolling hills on hallowed ground.

This vehicle carried Medal of Honor recipient, Sergeant Leonard B. Keller, to his final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery.

Washington State Patrol Issues Statement on the Deaths of Four Lakewood Police Officers

"While we have many ranks and honors that we offer for exemplary service, the most coveted honor is to simply be respected by your colleagues as 'a good troop" - State Patrol Chief John R. Batiste

(SEATTLE, Wash.) - The Washington State Patrol mourns the deaths of four City of Lakewood officers killed in what appears to be a planned ambush yesterday morning.

While we honor the lives and sacrifice of all four officers, the death of Officer Ron Owens hits especially close to home. Owens was a former state trooper, having served our agency from 1997 until he left to join the Lakewood Police Department in 2004.

Reward for Lakewood Cop Killer Now at $125 Thousand

Law enforcement still looking for suspect in Murder of four police officers.

(LAKEWOOD, Wash.) - The Pierce County, Washington Sheriff's Department is still looking for the suspect in the Lakewood police officer shooting. A warrant for four counts of first degree murder has been issued for 37-year old Maurice Clemmons.

He reportedly has a gunshot wound and is armed. Detectives say the suspect knows law enforcement is looking for him and should be considered dangerous.

Slain Lakewood Police Officers Were Four of City`s Best

Photos of the fallen officers are released by the city of Lakewood.

(LAKEWOOD, Wash.) - The community of Lakewood, Washington is in shock today over the Murder of four city police officers in this Tacoma suburb.

Sergeant Mark Renninger, Officers Ronald Owens, Tina Griswold, and Greg Richards all joined the police agency when it initially began full operations on November 1, 2004.

Lakewood Police Identify Person of Interest in Murder of 4 Officers

Person of Interest identified in Murder of Lakewood Police Officers should be considered armed and extremely dangerous.

(LAKEWOOD, Wash.) - The Pierce County Sheriff's Department has identified a person of interest in the November 29, 2009, murder of four Lakewood Police officers.

The person of interest is Maurice Clemmons, a 37-year old black male from the Parkland area of Pierce County. Clemmons is 5'8" tall, 235 lbs., with black hair, brown eyes, and a mole on his left cheek.

Statement from Mayor Douglas Richardson and City Manager Andrew Neiditz

On the murder of four Lakewood police officers on Sunday, November 29, 2009.

(LAKEWOOD, Wash.) - A statement has been issued by Lakewood Mayor Douglas Richardson and City Manager Andrew Neiditz, on the tragic shooting deaths of four police officers in Lakewood, this morning.

"Today we experienced our most tragic event in Lakewood's fourteen years as a city..."