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Fredericksburg Marine, Army Vet Kenny Carr Jr. Dies, 38 Fredericksburg Marine, Army Vet Kenny Carr Jr. Dies, 38
Fredericksburg Marine, Army Vet Kenny Carr Jr. Dies, 38 Shock and sadness spread following the June 30, 2024 death of Kenneth "Kenny" Carr Jr., of Fredericksburg. He was 38 years old. According to his obituary on the Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service website, Carr served in the Marine Corps for 8.5 years and then in the Army, having earned multiple awards and working as a martial arts instructor within the Marines. A father of two, Carr volunteered as a basketball coach in the area, at the military youth center and at the YMCA, his obituary continues.  Tributes on social media suggest Carr's death was unexpected. I never thought I wou…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Army Combat Medic Sean Gannon Of Fredericksburg Dies, 31 Army Combat Medic Sean Gannon Of Fredericksburg Dies, 31
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…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Man Convicted Of Executing Military Couple In Front Of Their Virginia Home Man Convicted Of Executing Military Couple In Front Of Their Virginia Home
Man Convicted Of Executing Military Couple In Front Of Their Virginia Home A Virginia man was convicted in the execution-style murders of a married military couple in front of their Fairfax County home, authorities said. Ronnie Marshall, 21, of Lorton, was found guilty after a week-long trial of aggravated murder and firearm offenses in connection with the shooting deaths of Edward and Brenda McDaniel on May 26, 2021, according to Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano.  “This was a highly emotional and tragic case that ended the lives of two respected members of the Army and our community,” Descano said. “Mr. and Mrs. McDaniel we…

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by Nicole Acosta