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In this 1967 file photo Associated Press photographer Horst Faas works in Vietnam. Faas, a prize-winning combat photographer who carved out new standards for covering war with a camera and became one of the world's legendary photojournalists in nearly half a century with The Associated Press, died Thursday May 10, 2012. He was 79. (AP Photo)

Photographer Horst Faas dies at age 79

The Associated Press

Last updated Friday, May 11, 2012 - 11:41am

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James 'Jim' Evans

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 5:48pm

James 'Jim' Evans, 74, of Clearfield, died Saturday, April 21, 2012, surrounded by family. Srevices will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 26, at Myers Mortuary, 250 N. Fairfield Road, in Layton, Utah. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the mortuary and from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Thursday before services. Interment will be at Clearfield City Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded. Post condolences at www.myers-mortuary.com. To read the full obituary, see the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech Sgt. Anika K. Williams
Norberto “Bob” Ramos — a World War II, Korea and Vietnam veteran — served in the Army after the draft and later chose to join the Air Force, where he worked as a Security Forces member. Since retiring, he is actively involved in both the local and military communities, from volunteering at the base pharmacy to sitting on committees for local nursing homes.

Pioneer in Blue: Local veteran honored with picture in Pentagon

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, April 23, 2012 - 11:43pm

RIVERDALE -- Hanging in a hallway of the Pentagon is a picture of Bob Ramos, 86, dressed in his U.S. Air Force blues -- the uniform he wore during a long and distinguished career.

The photograph is part of the U.S. Air Force Public Affairs Agency's Pioneers in Blue program.

Master Sgt. (Ret.) Norberto Ramos, is among 39 Air Force veterans, including medal recipients, historic figures and mentors, recognized in the program's second year for their contributions to the service.

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Heber Marsh Butler

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, April 2, 2012 - 3:41pm

Heber Marsh Butler, 90, of Garland, died Friday, March 30, 2012, at the home of his son in Orem. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 6, at the Garland Stake Center, 140 W. Factory. A viewing will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 5, at Rudd Funeral Home, 1234 S. Main, Garland. Another viewing will be held before the funeral from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Garland Stake Center. Interment will be in the Garland Cemetery with full military honors. Post condolences at www.ruddfuneralhome.com. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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It's a good thing new world leaders are doing their homework

Charles F. Trentelman Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, March 31, 2012 - 4:39pm

The 3,000 students at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research at Weber State University have studied everything they need to know to run the world when they take over, and that’s good.

Judging by the results, the current operators — that’s us — are working blind.

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VFW plans party in Ogden for Vietnam vets

Charles F. Trentelman Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, March 26, 2012 - 10:54pm

OGDEN -- Ogden Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1481 is holding a Spam-intensive welcome home party for Vietnam War veterans.

The party will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the post, 907 W. 12th St., and is designed to create an atmosphere of camaraderie among veterans.

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KSL names Dave McCann as new lead anchor

Staff Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, March 18, 2012 - 7:03am

KSL has announced the hire of a new anchor and reporter, Dave McCann, to take over Bruce Lindsay's job as the station's lead male anchor.

McCann, who has spent the past 19 years at KLAS-TV in Las Vegas, is the voice of the Cougars on BYUtv. He will join KSL's team, including Deanie Wimmer, in mid-May for the station's 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts.

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Contamination plumes shrinking, Hill official tell Clinton council

Anita Kersey Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, March 12, 2012 - 7:00pm

CLINTON — Thanks to constant vigilance and monitoring, water contamination — the result of years of improper disposal of chemicals from Hill Air Force Base — is slowly being done away with, says a representative from Hill.

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Jay Hess of Farmington was a fighter pilot during the Vietnam war.

Utah Vietnam vets break silence in KUED documentary

Amy K. Stewart Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 8:00am

After more than 40 years of silence, Utah's Vietnam veterans are speaking out about the war, their lives and feelings they have buried for decades.

KUED Channel 7 is airing a new three-part documentary series, "Utah Vietnam War Stories," with part one, "Escalation," at 7 p.m. Monday. It will air several times after that and will be available on the KUED website.

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Donald L. “Sonny” Hennessy

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 5:25pm

Donald L. “Sonny” Hennessy, 63, died in his sleep Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, after a short battle with cancer. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 2, at Leavitt’s Mortuary, 836 36th St., Ogden. Family will greet friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 1, and from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friday before the service. Interment at Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road, where military honors will be accorded. Post condolences at www.leavittsmortuary.com. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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Steven R. Garvey (Timer)

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, December 24, 2011 - 6:35pm

Steven R. Garvey (Timer) died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, as a result of a motorbike accident. Interment will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 17111 S. Camp Williams Road, in Bluffdale, Utah. Post condolences to the family at viewobit.com/larkinmortuary. To read the full obituary, see the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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Thomas Gabbitas

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 7:14pm

Thomas Gabbitas, 71, of South Weber, has died. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 19, at the Berg Drawing Room Chapel, 185 E. Center St., Provo. Friends may call one hour prior to services. Interment, Springville Evergreen Cemetery, 1997 S. 400 East. Condolences may be posted at info@bergmortuary.com. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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Van Wayne Claybaugh

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, November 9, 2011 - 1:24am

Van Wayne Claybaugh, 63, died Monday, Nov. 7, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 E. 200 South, Brigham City, where you can reminisce about Van. Family will greet friends from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the funeral home's chapel. Military honors will be accorded. Post condolences at www.gilliesfuneralchapel.com. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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Memories flag, but they shouldn't end up in a thrift store

Charles F. Trentelman Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, November 8, 2011 - 7:27am

I had a "what can you do?" moment at Deseret Industries the other day.

The answer: Nothing.

What I found is what you see here: An American flag with the medals and insignia of an American soldier.

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Michael Kelley

Obituaries Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 10:22pm

Michael Kelley, 60, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011. A funeral will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Monte Vista Ward, 3845 S. 2000 West, Roy. A viewing will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 S. 1900 West, and from 11:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. Saturday at the church before the service. Interment, Roy City Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded. Post condolences at www.myers-mortuary.com. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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