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American Press
23-05-2025
- General
- American Press
Jerry W. Roessler
Jerry W. Roessler, 73, a native of Lake Charles, La., and current resident of Westlake, La., died peacefully on May 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. An ardent patriot with a servant's heart, Jerry led a life of service to his country and community. He served in the United States Army with honor and distinction, where he received the Good Conduct Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Expert Sharpshooter Marksmanship Badge M-16 Rifle, and the Expert Marksmanship Badge Grenade. He was deployed to Germany, and Korea, where he served in the Demilitarized Zone. After his Honorable Discharge, Jerry continued his legacy of service in local law enforcement. Mr. Roessler retired from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office in 2023 after 38 years of protecting and serving the residents of Calcasieu Parish. Jerry was a huge fan of sci-fi movies and books. He was proud to have seen every Star Wars Movie in the franchise in theaters. Mr. Roessler was a voracious reader and read thousands of books throughout his life. Jerry was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend. He instilled unto his children the importance of hard work, dedication, and serving their community. Mr. Roessler is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Erma Williamson Roessler and his siblings, Tommy Roessler, Keith Roessler Sr., and Karen Roessler Garner. He leaves to cherish his memory, his two loving children, Colby Roessler, and his wife, Callie and Brandi Havard and her husband, Tommy; his four grandchildren, Madisyn Havard, Jaxon Roessler, Brendon Havard, and Clara Roessler; his brother, Herman Roessler; his Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's' Office extended family, and his brothers-in-arms from the Second Armored Cavalry Regiment. In lieu of flowers and customary remembrances, the family requests that donations be made in Jerry's memory to the Gary Sinise Foundation, Gift Processing Department, PO Box 1858, Merrifield, VA 22116-9641. In accordance with Mr. Roessler's wishes, his cremation has been entrusted to Lakeside Funeral Home, and private burial with Military Honors will follow at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in the chapel of Lakeside Funeral Home from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Memories and words of comfort may be shared with the family at
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Who is John Stea? More on suspect in Hawaiian Airlines false bomb threat
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A San Diego-based Navy sailor was cited and released Tuesday after allegedly making a false bomb threat aboard a Hawaiian Airlines flight bound for Honolulu. Harbor Police arrested John Stea, 35, after he reportedly told a flight attendant that the passenger next to him had a bomb. The incident occurred on Hawaiian Airlines Flight 15, which was grounded at San Diego International Airport for hours while authorities searched the aircraft. Cellphone video taken by passenger Debbie Danzig shows officers escorting Stea off the plane in handcuffs. Passengers remained on board during the initial investigation before eventually being asked to deplane as authorities, including officers in tactical gear and bomb-sniffing dogs, conducted a full search of the aircraft and luggage. 'It was absolutely silent on the airplane. Nobody was saying anything,' Danzig said during an interview on FOX 5's morning show. 'We had no concerns — the airline handled it very well, everybody was extremely calm.' No explosives were found, and officials later confirmed the threat was a hoax. The flight, carrying nearly 300 passengers and crew members, departed for Hawaii roughly six hours later. Stea is facing misdemeanor charges of making a false bomb threat and falsely reporting a security threat. Because the charges are misdemeanors, he was cited and released rather than booked into jail. According to Navy officials, Stea is an Electronics Technician Second Class assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Group One, which focuses on anti-terrorism operations and military force protection. He has served in the Navy since May 2009 and has received several commendations, including the Good Conduct Medal. Stea lives in Coronado with his wife and two children. The U.S. Navy said it is reviewing the situation, and it is unclear how the charges might affect his military career. The San Diego City Attorney's Office will determine whether to prosecute the case. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
02-05-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Vice President JD Vance to deliver speech at 2025 U.S. Naval Academy graduation in Maryland
Vice President JD Vance will deliver a speech at the U.S. Naval Academy's 2025 graduation and commissioning ceremony in Maryland, leaders announced. The ceremony will be held on May 23 at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. The ceremony will be closed to the public, but will be available through a live stream. Vice President Vance's military history After high school, Vance enlisted in the Marine Corps and served as a military journalist for four years. He was awarded the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, according to Naval Academy leaders. Prior to his career in politics, Vance graduated from Ohio State University and Yale Law School and was a venture capitalist. Latest at the Naval Academy The Naval Academy's class of 2025 includes about 1,000 midshipmen. They received their service assignments in November 2024. A total of 787 were assigned to the Navy, and another 262 were assigned to the Marine Corps, according to school leaders. In early April, the Naval Academy announced its 91st Commandant of Midshipmen. Graduate Capt. Gilbert Clark, Jr., will serve in the role, which is similar to a dean of students at other universities. Leaders said Capt. Clark will replace the current commandant, Capt. Walter Allman III, during a ceremony in June. The academy made headlines after 400 items were pulled from its library at the direction of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in April. Hegseth's office ordered the school to get rid of volumes that promote diversity, equity and inclusion in a move aimed at purging DEI content from federal agencies. Some of those purged items focused on topics like gender identity, sexuality and race.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
George Pincham, Jr., Youngstown, Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – George Pincham, Jr., 67 of Maranatha Court, Youngstown, Ohio, departed this life Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 9:48 a.m., at the hospice house following complications from a short illness. He was born March 15, 1958, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of George Pincham, Sr. and Joan D. Fleming Underwood. Find obituaries from your high school He was a 1976 graduate of South High School and Choffin Vocational School, receiving his certification in Industrial Electronics. George was employed with the Transportation Security Administration for eight years as a security officer, before retiring in 2019. He worked for the City of Youngstown as an assistant electrical supervisor, before retiring in 2011. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, grilling, crafting and was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. He served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1976 – 1980, receiving the Rifle Marksmanship Badge and Good Conduct Medal. He leaves to mourn two sons, George (Cesi) Pincham III of Seaside, California and Raymond Kharleed of San Antonio, Texas; one sister, Ms. Glenda Pincham Watson of Youngstown; one grandson, Angelo Wiley of Seaside, California and a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 9, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., with calling hours from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Sterling-McCullough Williams Funeral Home, Youngstown Chapel. Burial will take place at Tod Homestead Cemetery. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of George Pincham, Jr., please click here to visit our Sympathy 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Tributes paid to Workington's 'quiet hero' Tony Harrop
TRIBUTES have been paid to Workington's 'quiet hero' Tony Harrop. Tony sadly passed away at the age of 84 on Monday, March 17 at West Cumberland Hospital. Originally from Keswick, Tony enjoyed a distinguished career in the Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service which saw him rise to the rank of sub-officer and earn a Good Conduct Medal in 1981. Tony was also a well-known wildlife enthusiast who had an immense knowledge about local wildlife and took pride in visiting Workington's swans on a daily basis as well as taking care of injured animals. (Image: Supplied) In 2017, Tony received a special award from the Mayor of Allerdale and Mayor of Workington in recognition of his services to the natural environment. Raegan Blacker is the Workington Nature Partnership officer who manages nature reserves and green spaces in the area with the help of volunteers and was on hand to pay tribute to a 'true wildlife hero'. She said: "Tony was a true wildlife hero, a fountain of knowledge, and a great friend to many but particularly to Workington's swan population "Tony's garden was always a menagerie of animals from fancy ducks to cockatoos to injured gulls and sometimes he'd be making the trip through to Knoxwood with injured wildlife a few times a week. (Image: Supplied) "I left a brood of tiny, cold ducklings and several hedgehogs in Tony's care over the years. "Injured otters would turn up right in front of him as if they knew who to go to for help. "Everything came from his own pocket and his heart of gold." Alongside a successful career and love for wildlife, Tony married his wife Carol in 1978, with the pair enjoying 47 years of marriage in which they had six children, 15 grandchildren, and soon-to-be 12 great-grandchildren. Tony's funeral took place at Workington's St. John's Church on Tuesday, April 1, and saw friends and family gather to share their fond memories of the 'quiet hero' and pay tribute to his enduring memory. (Image: Supplied) One tribute read: "Tony's journey began in Keswick, where he attended school, before stepping into the working world at Twineham's. "His early career saw him briefly serve as a swimming instructor, sharing his skills and encouraging others. "But it was when he joined the Fire Service that Tony truly found his calling. "He gave his heart and soul to the Fire Service, and his dedication was not only respected, it was honoured. "In 1981, Tony was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, a testament to his unwavering commitment and integrity. (Image: Supplied) "Rising to the rank of sub-officer, he took on the responsibility of training drivers and breathing apparatus instructors. "His leadership and calm under pressure made a lasting impact on those who served alongside him. "Tony was a quiet hero - a man who served his community with pride, who looked after the smallest lives with tenderness, and who never stopped giving. "His presence will be deeply missed, but his spirit lives on in the ripples of the river he loved, in the wings of the birds he protected, and in the memories of everyone who knew and loved him."
