Archive for February, 2007
Bracelets sold to benefit policeman’s widow, kids
Tuesday, February 27th, 2007The Des Moines Police Department will be selling black rubber bracelets in honor of Officer Sean Wissink, who was killed in a vehicle accident in Polk County Feb. 11. The bracelets say “Sean Wissink #903 Fallen Brother”. (more…)
Cancer survivor wears Livestrong Wristband for Inspiration
Tuesday, February 27th, 2007Tom Bolden is a cancer survivor. The man replacing legendary Kerry Coombs as Colerain’s head football coach had better be tough, and Bolden certainly fills the bill.
Wristbands Help Remember Loved Ones
Sunday, February 25th, 2007Jo Anne Shirley’s black silicon bracelet reads “you are not forgotten.â€
Shirley wears the bracelet on the same wrist as her red metal bracelet enscribed with the name of her brother, “Maj. Bobby Marvin Jones, M.D.â€
Brotherly devotion – Cadet swimmer turns tragedy into inspiration
Friday, February 23rd, 2007He’ll step onto the starting block Saturday afternoon and glance into the crowd for a moment before his mind goes blank. It’s a pre-race staple for Tyler Lemert. Seek eye contact with his parents to give a head nod or other acknowledgment.
