memorial day

I have to shake my head in amazement when I see what has happened to the Columbia Invitational Soccer Tournament since the day it started four decades ago. It began then when three soccer enthusiasts asked a simple question: "Why do we have to travel every year to other tournaments on Memorial Day? Why can't we have our own tournament here?"

Column presents history of Memorial Day, with items of interest in Laurel. The Laurel Chapter of the American Rosie the Riveter Association hosts guest speaker Bruce Hoener, of the Mid Atlantic Air Museum, at its June 28 meeting.

Water rescue teams are searching for a missing kayaker in the Susquehanna River near Conowingo Day early Monday afternoon.

One man was killed and another critically wounded in a double shooting early Monday in West Baltimore.

Tony Jeter is a world-class boxer who has been at the pro level for many years. And he also has his own promotions company, Jeter Promotions, which produces boxing matches and other events. "It is extremely stressful," said Jeter, a Laurel High graduate who trains at the Laurel Boys and Girls Club. "It is crazy and stressful. Why do I do it? That is a good question. I am a glutton for punishment."

New Orioles catcher Nick Hundley gave the team a 10th-inning win Monday in Milwaukee.

The question of what to do with the world heavyweight title has been hanging over the WWE since Daniel Bryan announced two weeks ago that he needed surgery.

Flash fire occurred during a boat repair in an Anne Arundel County marina

The Orioles clawed their way back from the hole dug by Chris Tillman -- thanks in part to rookie Jonathan Schoop's first multihomer game -- and catcher Nick Hundley, in his first game with the club, quickly went from goat to hero in a 7-6 victory in 10 innings.

In his two years with the Orioles, infielder Mark Reynolds was a clubhouse favorite for his self-deprecating humor and his key role in the 2012 playoff run with his powerful bat and solid defense at first base.

Wreaths, rifle salutes and speeches about storied military battles lent a somber tone to a sunny, breezy Memorial Day Monday morning at Havre de Grace's Millard Tydings Park, overlooking a Susquehanna River filled with sailboats and other craft.

Remembering was the theme Monday at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, where hundreds gathered to reflect on the sacrifices of U.S. service members past and present.

Lt. Col. James B. Moore died in An Khe

The assistant adjutant general of the Army National Guard Maryland on Monday said the sons and daughters of America who have given their lives in military service are ¿beacons of hope¿ to the world that freedom and democracy can prevail.

"Today we remember those who are not with us because they sacrificed their lives for our freedom," Richard Gebhard, master of ceremonies for Bel Air's 30th Memorial Day Ceremony said in greeting the huge crowd gathered on the green and in the shade of Shamrock Rock Park Monday morning.

The phrase "old soldiers never die; they just fade away," has long been a staple of soldiers' songs, and it was even uttered by famed Gen. Douglas MacArthur.

How about a salmonella and carcinogen-free Memorial Day cookout?

Memorial Day ceremonies are planned around Harford County today, Monday, to honor those who died in the defense of our country and our liberty.

Notre Dame is a battle-tested team, and most importantly, the Fighting Irish has averaged 12 goals per game in its recent six-game winning streak. But Duke won the national title over the Fighting Irish in 2010, and the defending champions have won 12 of their last 13 games.

Two men were shot and killed in Baltimore in separate incidents Friday night and early Saturday morning amid a rash of shootings in the city over the last few days.

At 5 feet 8, 170 pounds, Notre Dame's Matt Kavanagh was one of the smallest players on the field Saturday in his team's semifinal matchup with No. 7 seed Maryland, which has the nation's top-ranked scoring defense. But the sophomore attackman's stats from the game showed just how big he can be.

With his fife's high-pitched notes soaring over enthusiastic throngs that gather each year to celebrate Memorial Day, Dave Embrey is an attention-getter.

The annual Memorial Day parade in Annapolis is among several events to mark the holiday in Anne Arundel County.

This year's Memorial Day ceremony at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens will be the first since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and the start of the long wars in Afghanistan in Iraq, in which there is no new Marylander killed overseas to add to the rolls.

In his first public comments since his February arrest following a physical altercation with his now wife, Ravens running back Ray Rice apologized to fans Friday. But most sports columnists felt that Rice should also be sorry for his awkward apology.

Three wounded, two killed in shootings across Baltimore City at the start of Memorial Day weekend.

Across Maryland, families and friends will celebrate the official kickoff of summer with the opening of Baltimore City pools, the 147th annual Westminster Memorial Day Parade in Carroll County and a celebration for lost loved ones at King Memorial Park.

Come Monday, Duke's Casey Carroll hopes to play the game he loves while saluting the sacrifices he and others have made for their country. When better than Memorial Day for a former Army Ranger to end his college lacrosse career in the NCAA championship game?

If you are a veteran or in the military, 10 chicken wings at Hooters are on the house on Memorial Day.

Over the past quarter-century, veterans appropriations bills have been passed on schedule only three times. For the other 22 years, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has had to wait days, weeks and often months before knowing what its funding would be.

Friday is expected to be in the 70s and mostly sunny with a chance of showers between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., while forecasters believe Memorial Day will be warm and unmarred by rain.

This schedule will be in effect Monday, May 26.

Summer was unofficially kicked off 25 years ago this week by celebrating Memorial Day with remembrances across the county, including in Bel Air, where American flags were placed on graves of veterans

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