Religion NewsNews on Religion continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Neighbors, family lay soldier to rest- July 1, 2008 Lebanon -- Thousands of resident lined both sides of Jefferson Street Monday, quietly waving American flags and offering farewell salutes to a fallen son.http://www.topix.net/religion/2008/07/neighbors-family-lay-soldier-to-rest?fromrss=1 R.I. Guard chief: Gun salutes will continue- July 1, 2008 The adjutant general of the Rhode Island National Guard says gun salutes at military funerals will not be silenced by federal budget cuts.http://www.topix.net/religion/2008/07/r-i-guard-chief-gun-salutes-will-continue?fromrss=1 Memories special for WW II vet- July 1, 2008 EATON TOWNSHIP -- At age 88, William Beckett can look back on his combat days in World War II and claim what no one else can -- that he swiped a metal swastika from one of Hitler's cars. Beckett, who lives in Eaton Township, took the Swastika emblem off a fender of Hitler's touring car.''I didn't know it at the time,'' said Beckett. Beckett was 24 years old when he joined the Army. He was assigned to Rifle Squadron 88 as a member of the Screaming Eagles paratroopers. ''I made 13 jumps,'' said...http://www.topix.net/religion/2008/07/memories-special-for-ww-ii-vet?fromrss=1 Mother of fallen soldier donates flag given to her at sons funeral- July 1, 2008 Memorial Day for most folks it's a long weekend and a chance to relax, but the real meaning is so much more.http://www.topix.net/religion/2008/07/mother-of-fallen-soldier-donates-flag-given-to-her-a... Iraq's Christian heritage must be saved- July 1, 2008 The exodus that is emptying Iraq of its two-thousand-year-old Christian community could wipe out its rich cultural heritage which has survived for centuries in this land.http://www.topix.net/religion/2008/07/iraqs-christian-heritage-must-be-saved?fromrss=1 Rwanda: Four Army Officers Arrested Over Genocide- July 1, 2008 Four officers of the Rwanda Defence Forces were Wednesday arrested in connection with the deaths of clergymen at Kabgayi diocse during the 1994 Genocide.http://www.topix.net/religion/2008/07/rwanda-four-army-officers-arrested-over-genocide?fro... Paying their last respects- July 1, 2008 Most of the people who paid tribute to U.S. Army Sgt. Steve McCoy didn't know him nor did they attend his funeral in Thomson last Thursday.http://www.topix.net/religion/2008/06/paying-their-last-respects?fromrss=1 Motorcycle group honors soldier's memory- July 1, 2008 Wednesday morning, the Patriot Guard Riders strapped on their helmets and fired up their motorcycles to ride in honor of SPC Dennis Michael Noll. Who passed away resulting from a massive coronary. Noll was a member of Kentucky National Guard1149th Forward support Company, he served two tours in Iraq. Returning with the "Mountain Warriors' in Oct,2007. Noll completed more then 17 12 years. The Patriot Guard Riders were invited by Noll's wife. The Group ride out of respect to the fallen, but...http://www.topix.net/religion/2008/06/motorcycle-group-honors-soldiers-memory?fromrss=1 |