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Honoring Jeramy

Pauline Lubens — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:29:18 +0000

Since Marine Lance Cpl. Jeramy Ailes was killed in Iraq in 2004, three relatives and friends have paid him the ultimate tribute.
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Caring For Ella

Pauline Lubens — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:09:51 +0000

The day that Ella Cho was born her parents were advised to start making funeral arrangements.
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Losing Keith, Keeping Faith

Pauline Lubens — Sat, 23 May 2009 03:00:19 +0000

Susan Turley, a chaplain at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Palo Alto, talks about the suicide of her only child, Army Pfc. Keith Moore in Iraq. by Pauline Lubens – EMAIL
CLICK HERE for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. OR HERE for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [See post to watch Flash video]

From Baghdad to San Jose

Pauline Lubens — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:26:23 +0000

Haitham Jasim and his wife, Jamila Ghanm, arrived in San Jose from Iraq in July. This is their story. by Pauline Lubens – EMAIL
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Remembering Travis

Pauline Lubens — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 13:06:24 +0000

Family and friends gather in Fremont, CA to remember Lance Corporal Travis Layfield five years after his death in Iraq.

Tent City

Pauline Lubens — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 03:49:07 +0000

Residents of Sacramento’s homeless encampment talk about life there. [See post to watch Flash video]

It’s Nutcracker Time

Pauline Lubens — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:07:24 +0000

Dance companies, from preschoolers to professionals, bring the classic Tchaikovsky Christmas ballet to life. [VIDEO] [See post to watch Flash video]

Max’s Lesson

Pauline Lubens — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:51:07 +0000

Max Zapeda is raising his son, Angel, by himself. Max hopes Wish Book readers can help him buy a new sports wheelchair and a new “everyday” wheelchair. Wish Book readers’ who want to read other stories in this series and donate go to www.mercurynews.info/wishbook.
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Olivia’s House

Pauline Lubens — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:35:12 +0000

Olivia Pacheco’s house needs a litany of repairs. Wish Book readers can help finance them. Wish Book readers’ who want to read other stories in this series and donate go to www.mercurynews.info/wishbook.

Gabe’s Strength

Pauline Lubens — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:32:45 +0000

Gabe Biser tells the story of his childhood trauma and talks about the importance of support groups. Wish Book readers can help fund them. Wish Book readers’ who want to read other stories in this series and donate go to www.mercurynews.info/wishbook.
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