Tuesday, May 1, 2012
May 1, 2012 marks the one-year anniversary of SEAL Team 6 killing bin Laden, who was the architect of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.
Americans had a sense of pride and patriotism when President Barack Obama announced to the nation Sunday night, May 1, 2011, that U.S. Navy Seals and Special Forces had killed Osama Bin Ladin, the architect of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, and other acts of terrorism worldwide. Stoughton residents felt much the same. Read what Stoughton residents and officials had to say about this historic event here: Stoughton Reacts to bin Laden’s Death The next evening, Monday, May 2, 2011, was the start of the Annual Town Meeting. The Stoughton Fire Department’s newest edition to its fleet, Ladder 2, was on display, parked in the cafeteria side parking lot of Stoughton High. A 40-foot American flag was waving from the ladder, gently blowing…
Monday, January 2, 2012
Patch editors look back at the biggest stories of 2011.
As the Patch editors look back at 2011, they are picking the biggest news stories of last year. Benjamin Paulin, Dover-Sherborn Patch Editor- The biggest news event of the year would have to be the death of Osama bin Laden. Not only did it help to bring some semblance of closure to the countless victims he affected but it also helped shift the focus toward the importance of our military and all they do overseas. Seal Team 6 gave us a glimpse of how ordinary men and woman from the United States can do extraordinary things in the face of danger. Michael Hardman, Regional Editor, Attleboro Patch Editor - The weather was the biggest story of the year and it showed how faulted our infrastructure in the area has been become with the lack of …
In this edition of Patch editors look back, we're giving our selections for Person of the Year.
As we enter 2012, Patch editors are looking back at 2011. In this installation, we weigh in on the "People of the Year." Jeremie Smith, Medfield Patch Editor - SEAL Team 6. This unit of military specialists accomplished its counter-terrorism mission in Pakistan in May when it successfully killed Osama bin Laden. The successful mission was celebrated throughout the country and SEAL Team 6 quickly became anonymous heroes. These men, in my opinion, are the Persons of the Year. For more on SEAL Team 6, click here to read TIME Magazine’s blurb on Person of the Year candidates. http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2098471_2098472_2098501,00.html Kelly Mello, Norton Patch Editor - Kalle Lasn for his role in Occupy Wall …
DarkKnight
5:09 am on Friday, May 4, 2012
Really - Orwellian society. The patriot act is a good way to choke the financing to terrorist organizations and allows a much clearer "follow the money" approach. If you are that unhappy here try Canada. more ›