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BBC News
1 week ago
London

Richard Taylor: Service held for Damilola's campaigning father

The memorial service for Damilola Taylor's father, Richard Taylor, highlighted his legacy in fighting against knife crime and helping disadvantaged children. [ more ]
www.kilburntimes.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Four jailed for shooting girls, 7 and 11, outside Euston funeral

Gun violence incident resulted in serious harm, multiple convictions, and impactful victim statements. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
London

Slade Green munitions disaster victims remembered 100 years on

Thirteen lives lost in munitions factory explosion memorialized after 100 years.
Memorial service in Slade Green to honor victims of 1924 munitions factory explosion. [ more ]
BBC News
6 months ago
London

Slade Green munitions disaster: Search for relatives of victims

A man is searching for relatives of the 13 people who died in an explosion at a munitions factory in 1924 for a memorial service.
Services have previously been held, but the names of relatives have been lost.
The explosion occurred while the workers were dismantling Verey lights, cartridge flares used for signaling and lighting at night. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 days ago
US news

Biden Mourns Fallen Officers at Memorial and Praises Police for Reducing Crime

President Biden praised law enforcement at a memorial service, addressing criticism of rising crime rates and honoring fallen officers. [ more ]
Miami Herald
1 month ago
Miami

A garden memorial for Nancy Ancrum, longtime Herald opinion editor. Here are the details

Nancy Ancrum led Miami Herald to Pulitzer Prize.
A memorial service for Nancy Ancrum at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. [ more ]
Fox News
1 month ago
NYC politics

New York governor ridiculed by Long Islanders for appearing at slain NYPD officer's wake

Governor Kathy Hochul faced backlash for her appearance at slain NYPD officer's memorial service.
Former Rep. Lee Zeldin criticized Hochul for being disrespectful and self-serving. [ more ]
Eater LA
2 months ago
LA food

Jones Hollywood Finally Reopens Tonight After Three Months of Intensive Repairs

Jones Hollywood reopening after accident with community support
Fundraiser and memorial service for Jered Standing [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Prince Andrew leads royals at King Constantine memorial service as William pulls out

Prince Andrew made a public appearance after stepping down from royal duties.
Prince William missed the service due to personal reasons. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Petty' Sunak denies MPs chance to pay respects to former speaker Betty Boothroyd

Rishi Sunak has been accused of being petty for refusing to delay parliamentary proceedings in order for MPs to attend a memorial service for former House of Commons speaker Betty Boothroyd.
MPs from all parties wanted to attend the Service of Thanksgiving for Boothroyd, but the government has ignored multiple requests to delay the start of business. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
East Bay (California)

Public memorial for slain Oakland police Officer Tuan Le draws hundreds

Hundreds of people gathered for the memorial service honoring fallen Oakland police officer Tuan Le.
Le was the first OPD officer to be killed while on duty since 2009, sparking grief within the department and solidarity from the community. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
East Bay (California)

Watch live: Memorial service for slain Oakland police Officer Tuan Le

Hundreds of people attended a memorial service for Tuan Le, the Oakland police officer who was fatally shot while responding to a burglary.
Le's death has caused grief in the Oakland Police Department and solidarity from the community. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
US politics

Jimmy Carter plans to attend as family, presidents and first ladies celebrate Rosalynn Carter

Rosalynn Carter's memorial service will include classical music, hymns, and the presence of all living U.S. first ladies and multiple presidents.
Jimmy Carter's participation in the service was uncertain due to his own health.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will attend the service, along with other dignitaries. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
US politics

Former President Carter expected to attend wife's memorial

Former President Jimmy Carter is expected to attend the memorial service for his late wife, Rosalynn Carter.
President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff are also expected to attend the tribute service.
Other expected guests include former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, as well as former first ladies Laura Bush, Michelle Obama, and Melania Trump. [ more ]
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