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- Happy 2021 New Year
- Summary of Three Alexandria Gazette Articles in December 2020
- “Getting Ready to Cast My Vote – Cassie Reddick Whitmore”
- They Served Their Country – Davis and Shanklin Families
- Behind the Scene – “A Teacher Made A Difference – Joseph (Joe) Lovelace”
- Alexandria’s African American Local History
- Behind the Scene – “The Cigar Man Made a Better Life – James Thomas Ford”
- Behind the Scene – “Giving Back to the Youth: Joyce Casey Sanchez”
- Behind the Scene – “He Believed In the Constitution: Reverend Fields Cook”
- Behind the Scene – Annie Withers’ Losses: Influenza Pandemic Article
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Tag Archives: Firefighter
From Firefighter to Poet: Kendall Thompson
Behind the scene of the article “From Firefighter to Poet: Kendall Thompson.” Kendall Thompson is one of our successful Alexandrians who became a firefighter in 1986. He climbed up through the ranks at the Fairfax Fire Department to Fire Captain. … Continue reading
At Heart a Firefighter for Life: Gerald Amos Wanzer
In the Alexandria Gazette Newspaper dated Wednesday, December 19, 2019, on page 6 and 7 is the story of Gerald Amos Wanzer. Gerald has historical ties to the community in the West End of Alexandria, VA known to many as … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexandria VA, Firefighter, Gerald Amos Wanzer
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California Firefighter with Family Ties in Alexandria, VA
California’s Firefighter with Family Ties from Alexandria, Virginia. Behind the scenes of the Alexandria Gazette Packet’s article on, “Reuben Anthony Burton – “Making His Ancestors Proud” dated April 18, 2019. Alexandria descendants are located throughout the United States, they are … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexandria, California, Firefighter, Frances Norton Burton, Reuben Burton
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