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Another official resigns over censored Memorial Day speech

Cindy Suchan, chair of the Memorial Day parade committee and president of the Hudson American Legion Auxiliary, stepped down nearly a week after the ceremony.

4 years ago

American Legion official resigns over censored Memorial Day speech

American Legion leaders in Ohio also suspended the post's charter and are taking steps to close it after the head of the post stepped down.

By John Seewer, The Associated Press

4 years ago

Ohio American Legion wants resignations after audio cut in Memorial Day speech on Black people’s role honoring fallen Union soldiers

The organizers of the ceremony turned off a speaker’s microphone when the former U.S. Army officer began talking about how freed Black slaves had honored fallen soldiers soon after the Civil War.

4 years ago

Navy sailor who shot, killed himself at Hawaii resort identified

Russell Cruz, 40, of Kailua, Hawaii, died of a gunshot wound to the head, the medical examiner’s office said.

4 years ago

Navy sailor found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound in Honolulu hotel standoff

A spokesperson for the U.S. Navy Pacific Submarine Force told news outlets the man was one of its sailors.

4 years ago

Democrats attack Trump’s military leadership, praise Biden as ready to be commander in chief

The second day of the Democratic convention focused on national security issues and Trump's missteps guiding the military.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago