Stories tagged with "armed forces"

Donations still sought for veterans memorial by indystar

Funding has come up short for Liberty Plaza, a monument to recognize veterans that has been in the works for four years, said Pete Pippen, a Navy veteran who leads the Liberty... – Nov 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Fishers

Liberty Plaza in Fishers needs more donations by Carrie Ritchie

Fishers group has raised $170,000 of $500,000 needed for monument that will honor veterans The economy is making it tough for a Fishers group trying to honor veterans. Funding... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Fishers

Reagan Elementary to hold 9/11 ceremony by Josh Duke

A Brownsburg elementary school will commemorate and remember those who lost their lives in one of this country’s most tragic events eight years ago. Reagan Elementary... – Sep 10, 2009 at 11:43 AM in Brownsburg

Church expects big crowd for Patriotic Band Concert by Gretchen Becker

East 91st Street Christian Church will host its annual Patriotic Band Concert on Sunday. The event will feature the church’s 43-piece band, a quartet of Purdue students who... – Jun 26, 2009 at 11:02 PM in North Marion County

Flag Day music inspires waves of patriotismnorth by indystar

Rain moved a Flag Day concert indoors, but it didn’t keep the spirits down. The Indianapolis Symphonic Band played patriotic tunes, including John Philip Sousa marches and... – Jun 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in North Marion County

Aretha gave Obama collection of dad's sermons by The Associated Press

DETROIT (AP) -- Aretha Franklin did more than sing "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" at President Barack Obama's inauguration. She also came bearing gifts.Her spokeswoman,... – Dec 14, 2008 at 10:48 PM in Entertainment