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'Heaven Gained Another Angel:' Community Rallying To Send Award-Winning VA Crossing Guard Home 'Heaven Gained Another Angel:' Community Rallying To Send Award-Winning VA Crossing Guard Home
'Heaven Gained Another Angel:' Community Rallying To Send Award-Winning VA Crossing Guard Home A beloved member of the Alexandria Police Department who has been a fixture in the community for decades is being remembered for his work and commitment to children following his death, now they are hoping to send his body home to Trinidad. School Crossing Guard Richard Thomas leaves behind a lasting legacy following his passing after years of directing traffic and bonding with students and families during an award-winning career in Virginia. The state's "Most Outstanding Crossing Guard" in 2023 "knew how to keep everyone in the world around him safe," organizers of a GoFundMe campaign wrot…
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics A strong contingent of athletes and para athletes from Maryland and Virginia are headed to the Paris Olympics. A total of 24 athletes from Maryland and 15 from Virginia have all qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. Athletes from Maryland set to sport the Red, White, and Blue during the Olympics:  Phoebe Bacon, of Chevy Chase, in swimming; Aaron Brooks, of Hagerstown, in wrestling; Kevin Durant, of DC, in basketball; Erin Gemmell of Bethesda, in swimming; Noah Hanssen, of Maryland, in wheelchair fencing; Jahmal …
Fredericksburg Nurse Loses Wife, 2 Kids, Mother-In-Law In Missouri Crash Fredericksburg Nurse Loses Wife, 2 Kids, Mother-In-Law In Missouri Crash
Fredericksburg Nurse Loses Wife, 2 Kids, Mother-In-Law In Missouri Crash A Fredericksburg nurse is seeing community support after his wife, mother-in-law, and two young children were killed in an out-of-state crash. Roger Quigley, who works for Mary Washington Healthcare, is mourning the loss of Kailen Ritter Quigley, 30, Finn, 7, Lillianna, 4, and Julie Alspaugh, 56, who were killed in a May 17 crash in Missouri. Citing the Missouri State Highway Patrol, ABC17 says an 85-year-old woman failed to yield and struck a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Alspaugh, sending the SUV into the path of a Freightliner. All but Finn died at the scene, …
Northern VA Soccer Community Mourns Loss Of Coaching Legend Ken Krieger, 69 Northern VA Soccer Community Mourns Loss Of Coaching Legend Ken Krieger, 69
Northern VA Soccer Community Mourns Loss Of Coaching Legend Ken Krieger, 69 The death of one of the region's most successful soccer coaches has left Northern Virginia grieving. Ken Krieger, of Manassas, died Monday, March 4. He was 69 years old. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ali Krieger (@alikrieger) Krieger's brother, Scott, said he died of Alzheimer's, "a dreaded disease that first robbed him of his mind, then proceeded to shut down his body. "He will missed not only by his family, but by the many students, players, coaches, teachers, colleagues and friends whose lives he touched," Scott said. …
Offsides: Man Slashed With Box-Cutter During Pick-Up Soccer Game In Prince William's Park: PD Offsides: Man Slashed With Box-Cutter During Pick-Up Soccer Game In Prince William's Park: PD
Offsides: Man Slashed With Box-Cutter During Pick-Up Soccer Game In Prince William's Park: PD There was a shocking lack of sportsmanship on Sunday night in Prince William County when a man busted out a blade during a soccer game and slashed someone on the other team, police say. Shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, officers were called to investigate a stabbing that was reported at Veterans Park in Woodbridge, when a 29-year-old man was playing ball with other men when he was assaulted by his opponent. According to a Prince William County Police Department spokesperson, the wanted man took out a box-cutter-style knife and cut his victim during the game, leading to a large fight that b…
VA Pro Soccer Player Who Lost Mom To Cancer Sees Support From Teammates, Fans VA Pro Soccer Player Who Lost Mom To Cancer Sees Support From Teammates, Fans
VA Pro Soccer Player Who Lost Mom To Cancer Sees Support From Teammates, Fans Kalil ElMedkhar might be grieving the loss of his mom to cancer, but he's got a whole team of support. The 23-year-old Loudoun United FC midfielder, who was raised in the Philadelphia suburbs, lost his mom, 65-year-old Helena Schroyer, after a cancer battle on June 27, as reported by Delaware Online. In addition to a GoFundMe campaign for the American Cancer Society, launched in Helena's memory by supporters of Loudoun United, proceeds from bids on the team's match against Sacramento Republic on Aug. 19 will go toward fighting cancer. A Delaware resident with roots in Philadelphia, Helena…
Dispute Turns Deadly Between Two Men Watching Soccer Game In Adams Morgan Dispute Turns Deadly Between Two Men Watching Soccer Game In Adams Morgan
Dispute Turns Deadly Between Two Men Watching Soccer Game In Adams Morgan One person was killed on Wednesday night in Adams Morgan by a gunman who remains at large after shooting a person in the stands watching a soccer game, according to acting Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith. Shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, officers were called to the 2200 block of 18th Street NW near a recreational center and Marie Reed Elementary School, where there was a soccer game being played. Smith said that a suspect and his victim were seen engaged in a contentious conversation while sitting on the concrete barriers overlooking the match.  During the dispute on…
These Northern VA Natives Just Scored Spots Playing On US Women's Soccer Team These Northern VA Natives Just Scored Spots Playing On US Women's Soccer Team
These Northern VA Natives Just Scored Spots Playing On US Women's Soccer Team Northern Virginia will be well represented next month in Australia when the Women’s World Cup kicks off down under. A pair of former first round picks from the region taking center stage. Ashburn native Emily Fox, who will be a fresh 25 at the time of the event, and midfielder Andi Sullivan, 28, both made the cut.  The two join the defending champion US Women’s National team, which finalized its 23-woman roster this week. Fox played one year for Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn before turning her attention to her travel squad, where she starred before becoming an all-American at the …
DMV Native Oguchi Onyewu Taking Top Position In US Soccer Federation DMV Native Oguchi Onyewu Taking Top Position In US Soccer Federation
DMV Native Oguchi Onyewu Taking Top Position In US Soccer Federation A DMV native is taking his talents to the top of the US Soccer Federation, where he will bring decades of experience to the agency. The organization announced that Washington, Oguchi Onyewu, who honed his skills playing in Olney, Maryland, and lived in DC, has been named the Vice President of Sporting for the for the US Soccer Federation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oguchi Onyewu (@oguchionyewu5) In his new role, the international superstar, who played in two World Cups, will work alongside Sporing Director Matt Crocker “in …
Non-Kneeling Ex-Virginia Tech Soccer Player Settles With School After Benching Non-Kneeling Ex-Virginia Tech Soccer Player Settles With School After Benching
Non-Kneeling Ex-Virginia Tech Soccer Player Settles With School After Benching Former Virginia Tech women’s soccer star Kiersten Hening has reportedly reached a six-figure settlement with her former coach Charles "Chugger" Adair over a dispute about kneeling before games that ultimately led to her benching. Hening was rewarded at least $100,000 as part of an agreement to dismiss a federal lawsuit that was previously filed regarding the former defensive midfielder’s First Amendment rights. According to reports, the terms of the settlement do not involve Adair admitting any wrongdoing, though few other details were initially released pending the finality of the agreem…
'Captain America' Christian Pulisic 'Cleared To Play' At World Cup Following Hospitalization 'Captain America' Christian Pulisic 'Cleared To Play' At World Cup Following Hospitalization
'Captain America' Christian Pulisic 'Cleared To Play' At World Cup Following Hospitalization Christian Pulisic will be returning to the field after he was injured while scoring his first goal at the World Cup during the US game against Iran—  making this the first winning game for the US Men's National Team.  Captain American will be reporting for duty, the fans are tweeting after the US Men's National Team shared the update on Friday, Dec. 2.  As protests continue in Iran and Americans continue to speak out in support of the citizens, the world's eyes were on Pulisic when he made the only goal of the game in the first half of the match at Al Thumama Stadium in Qatar on Tuesday, N…
Unsportsmanlike: Victim In Stafford Assaulted While Playing Soccer Unsportsmanlike: Victim In Stafford Assaulted While Playing Soccer
Unsportsmanlike: Victim In Stafford Assaulted While Playing Soccer Police have obtained a warrant for the suspect who assaulted a soccer player in Stafford, officials said. On August 17, sometime before 11 p.m., officers responded to Stafford Hospital, to find a victim with several injuries, including a broken nose, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. The victim was assaulted while playing soccer earlier that day at 1600 Mine Road, authorities reported. Police said that although the suspect took off from the scene, they know the suspect's identity.