Does it sometimes seem, reading the news, that world is going to hell in a handbag? Well here's a Veterans Day story that might change that nihilistic mindset. A World War II veteran got his last wish. And it was simple, poignant one: WWII vet Kenneth Spilman got to rest in peace in his beloved Arlington National Cemetery. Good Morning America reported Nov. 11, that Mr. Spilman was the unofficial caretaker and wreath-layer at Arlington. Even in his late 80s, the WWII vet continued to journey to Arlington National Cemetery from his home in Reston, Virginia.Veterans Day: WWII vet Kenneth Spilman got final rest in beloved Arlington | Examiner.comVeterans Day tribute: WWII vet Kenneth Spilman got final rest in beloved Arlington | Examiner.com
Does it sometimes seem, reading the news, that world is going to hell in a handbag? Well here's a Veterans Day story that might change that nihilistic mindset. A World War II veteran got his last wish. And it was simple, poignant one: WWII vet Kenneth Spilman got to rest in peace in his beloved Arlington National Cemetery. Good Morning America reported Nov. 11, that Mr. Spilman was the unofficial caretaker and wreath-layer at Arlington. Even in his late 80s, the WWII vet continued to journey to Arlington National Cemetery from his home in Reston, Virginia.Veterans Day: WWII vet Kenneth Spilman got final rest in beloved Arlington | Examiner.comCecil the Lion killer Halloween costume: Walter Palmer costume 2015's tackiest? | Examiner.com
Insensitive Halloween costumes get more popular every year. They almost outrank scary and sexy costumes--two of the best-selling categories. From a simple dress-up, Halloween has morphed into an adult event to make statements, press an agenda and mock others. This year the tackiest Halloween costume has several competitors. First is the transgender spoof "Call Me Caitlyn" costume of Caitlyn Jenner (formerly Bruce Jenner). Then there's a Cecil the Lion killer Halloween costume. Will a Walter Palmer costume--with blood-spattered dentist uniform and stuffed lion head--win 2015's tackiest? It's a close call. Cecil the Lion killer Halloween costume: Walter Palmer costume 2015's tackiest? | Examiner.comMontana man Chase Dellwo beat off grizzly by shoving arm down bear's throat | Examiner.com
Free printable September 11 lesson plans, 9/11 social studies printables - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com
As Britain commemorates Guy Fawkes Day on November 5, Americans "remember, remember the 11th of September." On the 14th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, how can we commemorate in a proactive way? A nonprofit called My Good Deed, suggests making it a National Day of Service and Remembrance reports the International Business Times. But how do you teach children why September 11 is so important? How do you explain what happened to the World Trade Center, Flight 93 and Pentagon? How can you help them understand war, violence and terrorism? Here are free printable September 11 lesson plans to help. Free printable September 11 lesson plans, 9/11 social studies printables - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com
Houston teen accidentally shot and killed himself posing for selfie with gun - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
Oh no, guns don't kill, people do. Well, tell that to Deleon Alonso Smith. Oh wait, you can't because it's too late. The Houston teen accidentally shot and killed himself posing for a selfie with a gun. Click 2 Houston said September 2 that Texas police think the 19-year-old was taking pictures of himself with a found firearm he thought was unloaded. When he pulled the trigger, the bullet went up through his throat and he died of injuries. Houston teen accidentally shot and killed himself posing for selfie with gun - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
Mom's Facebook post to boy who played with her disabled son misinterpreted - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
Police troubled by speculations in missing Idaho toddler Deorr Kunz Jr., case - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
Investigating police are troubled by speculations in the missing Idaho toddler Deorr Kunz Jr., case, said KLEW CBS 3 July 17. Accusations have been made online about family members. It's been eight days since mom Jessica Mitchell and dad Deorr Kunz Sr., last saw their towheaded 2-year-old son at a campsite in rural Leadore, Idaho. At first it was thought Deorr had wandered off. Parents thought grandpa was watching him and grandpa thought Deorr was with parents at a creek. So nobody was watching the boy for a four-minute period of time and he disappeared. But an extensive search has yielded little and parents have concluded that he was abducted. Police troubled by speculations in missing Idaho toddler Deorr Kunz Jr., case - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
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