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Army Combat Medic Sean Gannon Of Fredericksburg Dies, 31
Support is surging for the family of Sean Gannon, a 31-year-old Army combat medic who died on Nov. 18, 2023.
Gannon, of Fredericksburg, leaves behind his wife, Julie Gannon, and their two daughters.
More than $13,400 had been raised on a GoFundMe for the Gannon girls as of Thursday, Dec. 7.
Launched by Claire Buffa, the campaign says Sean had a "remarkable" career as an Army combat medic, who "brought comfort and healing to countless lives.
"His commitment to serving others has left an indelible mark on the hearts of those he cared for. He was a valued mentor to many. Sean took…
Frank Pawlowski, Former Bayonne Police Chief Dies, 80
Frank Pawlowski, who served as Bayonne Police Chief from 1997 to 2004, died on Monday, Aug. 28 at the age of 80, Mayor Jimmy Davis announced.
Pawlowski was born and raised in Bayonne, helping his father run Pop's Corner, which was known for its roast beef sandwiches, according to his obituary.
After serving in the Army, Pawlowski joined the Bayonne Police Department, where he served for almost 40 years, Davis said.
"I worked under Chief Pawlowski for many years during my career with our police department and always found him to be well respected, fair, and dedicated to the people of …
Nicholas M. Berardi, Formerly Of Larchmont, Loved Making People Laugh, 88
Westchester native Nicholas M. Berardi, Jr., 88, of Jacksonville FL, lost his battle with Alzheimer's disease on Sept. 20.
He was born on May 15, 1931 in Mount Vernon. He loved entertaining others, making people laugh with his stories and jokes. He was always sought after for his great advice.
Nicholas was an honorable man who served his country in the Army during the Korean War; he was stationed in Germany. After serving, he felt it was important to get an education so he put himself through college at Westchester Community College and went on to became an instructor pilot, flying…
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Soldier Charged In Connection To Rollover Crash That Killed West Point Cadet
An Army soldier has been charged with multiple violations, including involuntary manslaughter, in connection with a June training vehicle rollover crash that killed a West Point cadet and injured several others.
Staff Sgt. Ladonies P. Strong, who is stationed in Fort Benning, Georgia, was charged on Friday, Sept. 13, with involuntary manslaughter, negligent homicide, prevention of authorized seizure of property, reckless operation of a vehicle, and dereliction of duty, said Patrick Husted, a Public Affairs Divison Officer.
The crash on Thursday, June 6, at the U.S. Military Academy at…
Rockefeller Associate James Ford, Founder Of Acclaimed Stone Barns Center, Dies At 53
James M. Ford, the founding executive director of the acclaimed Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills and a longtime associate of the Rockefeller family, died on Friday, June 28. He was 53.
The family of the late David Rockefeller said, “We are shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic loss of James Ford. For more than two decades, James was a treasured family associate, who worked closely and traveled the world with David Rockefeller.
“In his evolving role with Mr. Rockefeller over the years, James contributed mightily to many important projects, among them his p…
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