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The Sun
2 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Eerie Roswell crash memo holds key to cracking UFO mystery after ‘FOUR alien bodies found,' expert insists
A BIZARRE memo about the Roswell UFO crash could unlock secrets and expose the truth about the 'flying saucer' mystery. A prominent ufologist made the startling claim after aliens were rumored as being spotted dead among the wreckage. 6 6 The so-called Roswell Incident happened on July 2, 1947, in a remote desert area in New Mexico. Conspiracy theories and mystery swirling the alleged crash have fascinated UFO watchers for nearly 80 years. Back in 1947, the 509th Bomb Group - based in Roswell - released a press release claiming a UFO had crashed in the area, and the United States Army Air Forces were in possession of a 'flying disk." However, confusion ensued after that release was later retracted, and replaced with a statement saying the object was in fact a high altitude weather balloon. The news alert had initially been issued by 1st Lt. Walter Haut, the public information officer at the base. Decades later, his daughter, Julie Shuster, was adamant that his original 'flying disk' statement had been accurate. But he had to keep everything "secret." A similar view has been expressed by veteran researcher Kevin Randle, a prominent ufologist who is regarded as one of the top experts on the reported crash. Former army officer admits he saw ' beat up ALIEN the size of a 10-year-old child' after world famous Roswell UFO crash Randle has written multiple books about UFOs and the Roswell story. He's adamant that he has 'eliminated all possible terrestrial explanations." 'What we can say with authority is that something fell at Roswell,' he said. 'We have eliminated all the terrestrial explanations." The expert, who served in the Air Force and National Guard, said the UFO case could be solved by delving into a historic memo. 6 6 The eerie memo can be seen in a black and white photograph sent out on the news wires at the time. The grainy note appears to say the words 'victims of the crash.' The memo itself can be seen in the old pic being held by Brigadier General Roger Ramey, who at the time of the crash was commanding officer of the 8th Air Force in Roswell. Ramey is holding the piece of paper slightly turned away from the camera. But, fortunately, some words can now be read using technology. KEY MEMO 'The Ramey memo could be the key to this whole thing," Randle said. 'Ramey was holding the memo in his hand when he was photographed with the debris in his office. 'And what's interesting is we know when the picture was transmitted over the wire, we know who took it and we can see Ramey is holding the document in his hand. 'So we pretty much have the provenance nailed down. 'There are words in the document when you blow it up, that you can read. 'Some people interpret the critical line as saying 'victims of the wreck.' 'Well, 'victims of the wreck' takes it out of the realm of a weather balloon - but it's kind of an interpretation of what you see." Randle has interviewed some 600 people over the past few decades in his search to establish the truth around the mysterious case. POLITICAL HOAX He has concluded that the weather balloon story is nothing but a "government hoax" to fob off those intrigued by UFO sightings. Randle said, 'What they've said officially is that the Roswell crash was a weather balloon and [radar-type] target from this experiment being conducted in New Mexico. "What I discovered is that while [the radar-type] targets were a part of the experiments conducted on the east coast, when they got to New Mexico, they didn't use those targets. "That kind of points the finger at this being a government hoax to explain away the Roswell case.' KEPT SECRET Julie Shuster, Walter Haut's daughter, told SBS News, a broadcaster based in Australia, that she had many conversations with the former Army PR man about the "flying disk" he wrote about in 1947. She said before her death in 2015, 'People began to talk about Roswell in the late '70s after several decades of keeping quiet. "I would ask dad to tell me the whole story, and he told me the same thing he told everybody: 'I put out the press release', and nothing else." It later emerged that Haut had been sworn to secrecy by base commander and close personal friend, Colonel William Blanchard. But, Haut was unhappy about keeping such a big secret, and prepared a signed affidavit to be opened after his death. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, he died in Roswell in 2005. 'Basically dad said yes, he did see the bodies, yes he did see the craft and much more than that,' said Shuster. 'At one point I asked him about the size, and he said the craft was about 25 feet in diameter." EGG-SHAPED Thomas Carey, who co-authored a book with Shuster, Witness to Roswell: Unmasking the Government's Biggest Cover-Up, published in 2007, said his big secret "all came out in his sealed statement after he died." Carey added, 'The ship which he described was about the size of a Volkswagen Beetle, more of an egg-shaped object, and he did see a number of bodies. 'He described them as being the size of children. "And when asked point blank if what he believed it was that he had seen, without hesitation he'd say, 'It was not from this Earth, it was something manufactured off this Earth.'' A retired cop claimed that he saw the remains of dead aliens being lifted with a crane and hauled away. Former Deputy Sheriff Charles H Forgus of Howard County, Texas, recalled traveling to Roswell to pick up a prisoner with Sheriff Jess Slaughter. Forgus claimed he saw four alien bodies with big eyes and brownish-colored skin being taken away by military personnel. 6 6
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Roswell Rotary Club marks 26th year of honoring POWs, MIAs and the fallen
The Brief The 26th annual Roswell Remembers ceremony, hosted by the Roswell Rotary Club, is the Southeast's largest Memorial Day tribute and featured songs, prayers, and tributes to POWs and those missing in action. Veterans and speakers, including Naval Petty Officer Michael Cartwright and retired Army Colonel Carl Hamilton Bell, emphasized the lasting impact of military service and the importance of honoring fallen heroes. Iraq War veteran Frederick Levy and other Rotary members are focused on mentoring youth and addressing military recruiting challenges by promoting community service and remembrance. ROSWELL, Ga. - The Roswell Rotary Club marked this Memorial Day with a special ceremony to honor the fallen. It's the largest ceremony of its kind in the Southeast. The 26th Roswell Remembers ceremony included speeches, songs, prayers and tributes to prisoners of war and those missing in action. What they're saying "Serving in the military is a great deal of responsibility and a great deal of decision to do," said Naval Petty Officer First Class Michael Cartwright. "When you do it, I feel as though you're always going to be remembered." Cartwright said he is proud to have represented the U.S. Navy, especially in front of his young children. "I want the kids to know that, you know, this is this is our life. This is how we came to be. And this is why we're here," said Cartwright Retired Army Colonel Carl Hamilton Bell delivered an address to the crowd and said he hopes people remember the price of freedom. "The society that does not honor its veterans probably isn't going to last very long," said Bell. "I love America. I think America is the greatest country on earth. And it's that way because of the people who were willing to serve, and especially so for those who died." The Rotary Club is hoping this year, and, in the future, more young people join the club to carry on this meaningful tradition. It is an effort Iraq war veteran and new Rotary Club member Frederick Levy is leading. "I was a part of the first part of the war. So, my tour was very dark, but coming back home really brings the light back. Especially so seeing how many people really enjoy, and appreciate the service that we've done, that means the world to me," said Levy. One of the biggest lights in Levy's life is serving his community with the Rotary Club on days like Memorial Day and teaching the next generation the importance of our servicemen and women. "What I tell the young men and women that I mentor, is that: if you go and give service to your country, you will see your country, give service and reverence to you for the rest of their lives," said Levy. Levy said teaching young people the importance of serving is especially critical right now. "We have a recruiting slump right now across the nation," said Levy. "So, I think just having the youth come out and see this reverence toward these soldiers, I think that is very important for that to carry on as well, because we do need our young service people to be a part of what the future is going to be for this country." What's next Rotary Club volunteer and fellow veteran Elwin Gaissert shares that sentiment and said events like the Memorial Day ceremony are an important tool to start conversations with the next generation. "It's a wonderful teaching tool," said Gaissert. "I have seen many young people here today just in awe of what our men and women had to work with during World War II. Now, we have people here that are working with more current wars and skirmishes, so it's also ability to learn." Gaissert said this event is just one of many ways the Rotary Club pays homage to servicemen and women, but it is one of the most important. "When we join the military, we give a blank check that will be signed up to, and including, our life, so it's very important that we teach our family, our friends, our neighbors, our community to remember." SEE ALSO: Metro Atlanta honors those who died for their country on Memorial Day Gwinnett County honors fallen soldiers at 22nd annual Memorial Day ceremony Widow honors fallen heroes with flowers at Georgia National Cemetery Shepherd's Men march 12 miles to honor veterans, raise funds for SHARE program Memorial Day ceremonies, events in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 2025 The Source FOX 5's Alexa Liacko spoke with members of the Rotary Club for this article.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Augusta a top-100 place to live in the U.S. Why Livability says 'Southern charm meets sports'
Augusta, home to the Masters Tournament, has been recognized as one of the best places to live in the U.S., along with other cities in the peach State. Livability, a company that has been curating an annual list of the 100 best places to live in the U.S. for over a decade, used data from thousands of U.S. cities and an algorithm that considers factors to compile the list. Factors include: Economy Housing Costs Amenities Transportation Environment Safety Education Health According to the study, Augusta ranked highly for environment, transportation and housing. Ranked in no particular order, here are three spots in Georgia that made this list:"Southern charm meets sports in Augusta," the website wrote. "This sweet Georgia city has mastered (pun intended!) being a great place to live with affordable housing, excellent schools and beautiful parks along the Savannah River." LivScore: 633 Region: Southeast Population: 201,970 Med. Home Value: $163,376"Athens is alive with Southern charm and a lively arts scene," the website wrote. "This vibrant college town is brimming with historic architecture, a thriving music scene and a whole lot of school pride." LivScore: 646 Region: Southeast Population: 129,386 Med. Home Value: $258,778"Just an hour outside Atlanta, Roswell captivates residents with historic charm, scenic beauty and modern conveniences," the website wrote. "Known for its parks, award-winning schools and a strong sense of community, Roswell offers a suburban lifestyle with all the amenities." LivScore: 838 Region: Southeast Population: 88,964 Med. Home Value: $485,018 To see the full list, visit Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@ This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Augusta, GA a top 100 place to live in U.S. by Livability
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Late season freeze for parts of western and northern New Mexico Tuesday morning
A late freeze is likely in parts of western and northern New Mexico tonight. Warmer and drier weather returns starting Tuesday, with the warmest weather so far of the year by the end of the week. Showers and storms moved through western, central, and northern New Mexico Monday bringing rain and gusty winds. Temperatures were cooler across New Mexico today as well thanks to the cloud cover and rain, but also due to a cold front that moved in Sunday night. The rain and thunderstorms have ended now tonight as the skies are clearing out. It's been a windy day across the state, but those winds are settling down tonight. A late season freeze is likely for locations in western and northern New Mexico Tuesday morning. Freeze Warnings are in effect for these areas. High temperatures will be warmer, but still near to below average Tuesday afternoon. The wind will also be much lighter. Temperatures will continue to warm through the rest of this week. By Friday afternoon, we'll see some of the warmest weather so far this year! The Albuquerque Metro will likely make it into the 90s for the first time this year, and Roswell could hit 100° for the first time this year as well. The warm weather will continue through the weekend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Firefighters save two from blaze at Roswell's Aspen Pointe Apartments
The Brief Firefighters rescued two people trapped in a third-story apartment during a fire at Aspen Pointe Apartment Complex in Roswell. The Roswell Fire Department responded quickly, arriving within five minutes to find thick smoke and active flames. The fire department emphasized the importance of smoke alarms, advising regular testing and replacement if over 10 years old. ROSWELL, Ga. - Firefighters rescued two people from a burning apartment building in Roswell on Saturday evening after a blaze broke out at the Aspen Pointe Apartment Complex. What we know The Roswell Fire Department said crews were dispatched shortly after 7:30 p.m. and arrived on scene within five minutes to find thick black smoke and active flames coming from multiple units. Firefighters located and rescued two victims trapped in a third-story apartment. Both were handed off to American Medical Response personnel and transported to a nearby hospital. Their conditions were not immediately available. What we don't know The cause of the fire remains under investigation. What they're saying In the wake of the incident, the fire department reminded residents of the importance of smoke alarms. "Smoke alarms save lives. Make sure you have working smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every level of your home," the department said in a statement. "Test them monthly and never disable them. If your smoke alarm is over 10 years old, it should be replaced." The Source The Roswell Fire Department provided the details and image for this article.
