Vietnam Memorial Seeks Greenbelt and Lanham Soldiers' Photographs

Two soldiers from Greenbelt, MD, and two from Lanham, MD, are listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Now organizers seek to put faces to names.

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) is on a mission to collect photos for every person whose name is listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The memorial, also called The Wall, is dedicated to those who died in the Vietnam War. The names of two soldiers from Greenbelt, MD, and two from Lanham, MD, are inscribed on Vietnam Veterans Memorial (their information is listed below). In all, The Wall contains the names of 58,272 who fell or went missing during the war. Around 1,200 of them are listed as missing — MIAs, POWs and others. Photographs will be displayed in an exhibit at the future Education Center at The Wall, an underground visitors center to be built near the Vietnam Veterans and the Lincoln memorials. VVMF …

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In Memory of Marcellus Jermaine Jackson

Stories and reflections on the life of Marcellus Jermaine Jackson.

Following the death of Marcellus Jermaine Jackson, his sister and friends wrote in to share thoughts on the man they loved and in protest to judgments against him. Below are some of their comments. This article is about how he lived, not his death. If you have any memories of Jackson that you wish to share, we welcome them. Memories of Marcellus Jermaine Jackson "I was a very close friend of Marcelus Jackson....i would appreciate it if he can rest in peace please. There are so many people hurting behind this death!!!!....u just don't understand!!!!" wrote Sandy Devoe. "Jermaine was a true friend. I grew up with [sic] him in Charles County. I am still in shock from this. I hope they catch the cowards that took his life.i will keep the fam …

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Candidate Question One: Issue That You Would Lead

If you were to pick one issue to lead the charge on, what would it be and why?

Greenbelt Patch posed five questions to the candidates for Greenbelt City Council. We will publish their answers in separate posts. Candidates were asked to answer in 200 words or less. Candidates are welcome to elaborate in the comments — or to ask other candidates questions regarding their answers. Question 1: If you were to pick one issue to lead the charge on, what would it be and why? Leta M. Mach It would be seeing that the city has the use of the historic parts of Greenbelt Middle School after it is renovated by the school system. It was the Greenbelt High School and an integral part of our city and its history.  With the construction of a new Greenbelt Middle School, the city may have the opportunity to use the historic facility to…

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Former Greenbelter, Richard Hause, Dies at 80

A former county police officer with roots in Greenbelt dies at age 80.

Richard Lawton Hause, a 1948 graduate of Greenbelt High School and veteran of the Korean War, died Wednesday. He was 80. Born in Hopewell, Va., Mr. Hause went on to serve as a police officer in Prince George's County. He also served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps, earning the National Defense Service Medal for his efforts in the Korean War. Following a successful career with Continental Cablevision (now Media One), Mr. Hause retired in Coral Springs, Fla., where his passion was raising and showing old English sheepdogs. Mr. Hause is survived by his love, Lucy Pearce; several children, including Gary Spencer Hause and Stacia Anne Harper (Randy) of Green Cove Springs, Fla., Steven Craig Snare and Melanie Katherine Hause of Richmond, Va…

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Daily PatchCast

Patch Cast: Blue Skies, American Art, New Jobs and Train Tragedy

Prince George's County news for April 21.

Here's a look at today's headlines around Prince George's County:

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Patch Cast: Health Discussion, Public Safety Forum, New Business in Hyattsville and Mourning a Tragic Loss in Riverdale Park

The April 7 news round up in Prince George's County.

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Great Escape: Volunteer Together

Great Escape looks at different ways to get away from daily routines.

For this week's Great Escape, try escaping the daily routine to volunteer with your children. Greenbelt Elementary School is hosting a St. Patrick's Day dinner this coming Thursday and is still in need of volunteers for 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. shift and the 7:30 p.m. to 8:30p.m.  shift, according the school's Yahoo listerv. I'll never forget helping my mother with our church's Giving Tree around Christmas time each year. Sorting gifts in church for less fortunate boys and girls really helped to give me a new perspective on other people's lives, especially when I was asking for toys and these children needed socks and other essentials. Serving other people with your children can help give them new perspective of their world and give you …

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Week In Review

From Snow Days to Budget Adoption

A look back at last week’s headlines.

Yet another snow day for Prince George’s County Schools and later in the week the school board passed the $1.6 billion 2012 fiscal year budget. The Prince George’s County Schools closed because of winter weather Tuesday, which left a lot of parents confused. There was a wintry weather prediction for the county, but by morning the roads were clear. Patch investigated how the county determines a snow day and found out authorities make decisions based upon the worst-case scenario from data collected at the local and county level. So far the multiple snow days have not interfered with the last day of school, which is scheduled as June 17, but that will be determined mid-March. Greenbelt Patch columnist, Dawn Mooney, broached a topic that …

UPDATE: Memorial Arrangements Made for Hyattsville Firefighter

Jimmy Hook, a longtime Hyattsville firefighter, died suddenly Wednesday night.

Update 2:43 p.m.: The Fire-EMS Department Memorial Service for former Hyattsville volunteer firefighter James "Jimmy" Thomas Hook will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Bunker Hill Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association (Station 855). “Chief Hook was one of those rare individuals who embodied the public safety spirit within us all. His dedication to public safety was matched by few. Jimmy’s dedication should be an inspiration to us all, and his spirit will ride with us all – whether working a radio or riding a fire engine," acting Fire Chief Marc S. Bashoor said.  In lieu of flowers, the Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department will set up a scholarship fund for Jimmy’s 11-year-old son, Tommy. Any flowers that are sent should be delivered by …

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Obituary: Sheldon Abraham Goldberg, 71

This is the official obituary of the late Greenbelt Community Leader/Retired US Air Force Historian.

Sheldon, who passed away on Monday, December 27, 2010, was a well-known and much-respected community leader in Greenbelt ever since he transferred to a job in the Washington area in 1986. Before that he worked in Massachusetts and Omaha. Taking up residence in the Windsor Green community in Greenbelt East in 1986, he was soon elected to the Windsor Green Board of Directors. He served the HOA as a Board member continuously until his death.  During his tenure, he served as President for 5 years, and was the board’s representative to the Greenbelt East Advisory Coalition (GEAC), and reported to Windsor Green about business of the Greenbelt City Council for all but a few years of his time in Greenbelt.  Fittingly, after his funeral on Dec. 30…

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