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Program change for Janesville's Memorial Day ceremony

By BETH WHEELOCK Friday, May 22, 2009 - 12:44 p.m.

One of the main speakers at Janesville's Memorial Day ceremony will not be able to deliver his speech Monday. Tom Stehura, president of the Janesville Patriotic Society, said Friday afternoon Colonel Andrew Poppas will not be attending the ceremony. He says Poppas apologizes, but cannot leave his base. Specific details are not available, but Stehura says Poppas is waiting for his commanding general to provide further information.

Poppas had been scheduled to speak on his experiences in Iraq and the importance of supporting American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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someoneme
May 22, 2009 at 11:27 p.m.
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To those of you that thank the veterans. Most do notice it and do appreciative it. To concrete, I read your post so to let you know. You thanked one vet through here. Thank you.

concrete
May 22, 2009 at 7:46 p.m.
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Do one thing on Memorial day... Thank a veteran.. shake their hand, and say thanks for serving... I never served, but I sure am thankful for those that did, and for their sacrifice...

janesvillean
May 22, 2009 at 2:33 p.m.
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Poppas isn't just any Colonel. As an LTC he commanded troops in several key operations including the Battle of Turki and in the Diyala River Valley. A distinguished guest indeed; a shame he could not attend.
http://www.defenselink.mil/home/blog/doc...

jvlmom
May 22, 2009 at 12:57 p.m.
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God Bless all of the wonderful men and woman who are/have served our country! We would not have the freedom that we have without them! To my brother who has been in the Air Force for 7 years and counting and served some time overseas, I love you and cannot wait for you to come home for a vist! God Bless! Job well done to all of you!

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