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Anaheim honors resident Jason Finan who lost his life in Iraq while fighting ISIS

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Anaheim Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Fallen Sailor

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 22, 2016) — City of Anaheim flags are at half-staff through sundown Monday to honor Chief Petty Officer Jason C. Finan, a Navy sailor who lost his life in Iraq as part of Operation Inherent Resolve to free parts of the country from ISIS control.

Finan, who lived in Anaheim when he enlisted in 2003, was killed Thursday when an armored vehicle he was traveling in struck an improvised explosive device. Continue reading→

Anaheim to participate in national candle lighting memorial for all fallen U.S. soldiers

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ANAHEIM TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL CANDLE LIGHTING MEMORIAL FOR ALL FALLEN U.S. SOLDIERS

ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 17, 2014) Honoring our U.S. Military men and women is a priority for the City of Anaheim, and this year the City will participate in the National Candle Lighting Memorial on Saturday, May 17. The candle lighting will take place from 1-2 p.m. at the Anaheim Veterans Monument located at the corner of Anaheim Blvd. and Broadway. All are welcome to attend anytime during the hour to pay respects to all fallen military members. A brief program will take place at 1:30 p.m.

“Our brave military men and women have selflessly protected our country since the time of our Founding Fathers, and it is fitting and right they are forever remembered,” said Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait. Continue reading→