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26-05-2025
- General
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WWII airman's remains returned home to Livermore, 81 years later
The Brief The remains of Lt. Thomas Kelly Jr. were returned to his hometown of Livermore, 81 years after he was declared missing in Action in World War II. A procession and memorial ceremony were held Sunday to honor Kelly's sacrifice. This moment was made possible by 12 years of research, a recovery mission, and cutting-edge technology that located and identified Kelly. LIVERMORE, Calif. - A Livermore man who fought in World War II and was declared missing in action will be laid to rest in his hometown and finally be laid to rest on Memorial Day. The remains of Lt. Thomas Kelly Jr. were brought home Sunday, more than 80 years after his plane was shot down over the Pacific. It was a hero's homecoming through the streets of Livermore Sunday. A procession carried the remains of Lt. Kelly, a native son who this city never forgot. Local perspective "It's important for us to be here to say, thank you," said Livermore resident Alicia Gable. Then, a memorial ceremony was held to honor Kelly's life and sacrifice. "After 81 years, Lieutenant Kelly has finally come home to Livermore," said Livermore Mayor John Marchand. The backstory Kelly's B-24D bomber "Heaven Can Wait" was shot down by enemy fire over Papua New Guinea in 1944. "It hurt. It was like losing a member of the family," said Alice Bruns, who attended high school with Kelly. Kelly and his crew were declared missing in action, and remained missing for 70 years, until Kelly's cousin Scott Althaus started doing some research on Memorial Day 2013. "We knew he was shot down somewhere over Papua New Guinea. We knew the date, but that was it," said Althaus. Althaus connected with Project Recover, a nonprofit that searches for the remains of missing service members. "This was a little over a two-week mission," said Project Recover co-founder Patrick Scannon. "Once we located it, we were able to get down on with a remote camera and determine it was in fact the 'Heaven Can Wait'," said Scannon. In 2023, the military excavated the crash site and Kelly's remains were identified, along with three other members of the eleven-member crew. "The outpouring of grief that had been passed along through generations came out that day," Althaus. Then, plans came together for a homecoming. With the help of the nonprofit, Honoring Our Fallen, Kelly's remains arrived at San Jose Airport on Friday. "Even 81 years later, we're going to bring them home, and we're going to give them the honors that they deserve," said Honoring Our Fallen co-founder Laura Herzog. This homecoming is a day that members of Kelly's family could never have dreamt would actually become a reality. What they're saying "He was quite a guy," said Sandy Althaus, Lt. Kelly's cousin. "Bringing him home means everything." "He's back home, and he'll be with his mom and dad," said Bruns. "It's an impossible story. It should not have happened. And it did. And we're just so grateful," said Scott Althaus. What's next Monday morning, a funeral mass will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church in Livermore, followed by another procession that will pass by Lt. Kelly's childhood home and high school. Then, after 81 years, Lt. Kelly will be properly laid to rest on Memorial Day. The city of Livermore is also planning to build a memorial to fallen service members, which will be named in Lt. Kelly's honor. The Source Interviews conducted by KTVU's John Krinjak
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UPDATE - Newly Renovated Courtyard San Jose Airport Reopens to Guests
FAIRFAX, Va., May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Courtyard San Jose Airport, California has announced today it has reopened following a multi-year $15 million renovation. The hotel began accepting reservations and welcoming guests on April 2, 2025. The newly renovated, design-forward hotel offers guests a level of sophistication and exceptional service not previously available in the San Jose Airport area. Situated at the gateway to Silicon Valley and only one mile from the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), the hotel is well suited for business and leisure guests. It offers complimentary airport shuttle service and easy access to dining and shopping at Santana Row and is near many attractions, including the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, Levi Stadium, San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, and Stanford University. Managed by Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC, and owned by Beach Point Capital, the five-story hotel offers 199 stylish guestrooms, including 13 suites. Guest rooms are furnished with comfort mattresses, spa-style bathrooms, workstations, flat-panel TVs, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. For special events, the hotel offers the Inspire Ballroom, which divides into three sections and can host up to 250 guests, and a Technology Meeting Room, which provides meeting space for intimate private gatherings. Dining options include, The Bistro®, serving delicious American fare, craft beers, and signature cocktails, and The Crate, a new deli-style market, with an upscale selection of grab-and-go food and snacks. Jerome Yuan of ASAP Holdings, who asset manages the hotel on behalf of Beach Point Capital, said, 'We are excited to open the reimagined Courtyard San Jose and to collaborate with Crestline as the manager of the property. Crestline has extensive experience managing Marriott branded properties and is well known in the market for their unparalleled reputation for excellence in financial performance and guest service.' Mr. Yuan added, 'Given Crestline's strong track record, and this beautiful new hotel's prime location in the Bay area, we are confident that we can deliver a unique and enjoyable experience for guests.' Guests can enjoy an ultramodern workout in the expansive 1,600 square foot fitness center equipped with Matrix blue tooth performance treadmills, ellipticals, cycles, free weights and preloaded weight stations, a rowing station, a yoga station, mats, and a hydration station. Additional amenities include onsite guest laundry facilities, and covered parking is available for a fee. The Courtyard San Jose Airport is located at 1471 N. 4th Street, San Jose, CA 95112. For more information and reservations, call 408.452.0200 or visit online at Download image here: About Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC Crestline Hotels & Resorts LLC is one of the nation's largest independent hospitality management companies. Founded in 2000, the company presently manages 134 hotels, resorts, and conference centers with more than 18,300 rooms in 28 states and the District of Columbia. Crestline manages properties under such well-regarded brands as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and Choice as well as independent, private label hotels and conference centers throughout the United States. For more information, visit: Important Notice: The statements in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the outcome to be materially different. In addition, words such as 'anticipate,' 'believe,' and 'intend' indicate a forward-looking statement; however, not all forward-looking statements include these words. Media Contact: Gayle MacIntyreGlobal Ink Communicationsgbmacintyre1@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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20-05-2025
- Business
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Newly Renovated Courtyard San Jose Airport Reopens to Guests
FAIRFAX, Va., May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Courtyard San Jose Airport, California has announced today it has reopened following a multi-year $15 million renovation. The hotel began accepting reservations and welcoming guests on April 2, 2025. The newly renovated, design-forward hotel offers guests a level of sophistication and exceptional service not previously available in the San Jose Airport area. Situated at the gateway to Silicon Valley and only one mile from the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), the hotel is well suited for business and leisure guests. It offers complimentary airport shuttle service and easy access to dining and shopping at Santana Row and is near many attractions, including the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, Levi Stadium, San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, and Stanford University. Managed by Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC, and owned by Beach Point Capital, the five-story hotel offers 199 stylish guestrooms, including 13 suites. Guest rooms are furnished with comfort mattresses, spa-style bathrooms, workstations, flat-panel TVs, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. For special events, the hotel offers the Inspire Ballroom, which divides into three sections and can host up to 250 guests, and a Technology Meeting Room, which provides meeting space for intimate private gatherings. Dining options include, The Bistro®, serving delicious American fare, craft beers, and signature cocktails, and The Crate, a new deli-style market, with an upscale selection of grab-and-go food and snacks. Jerome Yuan of ASAP Holdings, who asset manages the hotel on behalf of Beach Point Capital, said, 'We are excited to open the reimagined Courtyard San Jose and to collaborate with Crestline as the manager of the property. Crestline has extensive experience managing Marriott branded properties and is well known in the market for their unparalleled reputation for excellence in financial performance and guest service.' Mr. Yuan added, 'Given Crestline's strong track record, and this beautiful new hotel's prime location in the Bay area, we are confident that we can deliver a unique and enjoyable experience for guests.' Guests can enjoy an ultramodern workout in the expansive 1,600 square foot fitness center equipped with Matrix blue tooth performance treadmills, ellipticals, cycles, free weights and preloaded weight stations, a rowing station, a yoga station, mats, and a hydration station. Additional amenities include onsite guest laundry facilities, and covered parking is available for a fee. The Courtyard San Jose Airport is located at 1471 N. 4th Street, San Jose, CA 95112. For more information and reservations, call 408.452.0200 or visit online at Download image here: About Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC Crestline Hotels & Resorts LLC is one of the nation's largest independent hospitality management companies. Founded in 2000, the company presently manages 134 hotels, resorts, and conference centers with more than 18,300 rooms in 28 states and the District of Columbia. Crestline manages properties under such well-regarded brands as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and Choice as well as independent, private label hotels and conference centers throughout the United States. For more information, visit: Important Notice: The statements in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the outcome to be materially different. In addition, words such as 'anticipate,' 'believe,' and 'intend' indicate a forward-looking statement; however, not all forward-looking statements include these words. Media Contact: Gayle MacIntyreGlobal Ink Communicationsgbmacintyre1@ 404.643.8222Sign in to access your portfolio
