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Remembering Rocky

West Point ’59 classmates visit Versace Plaza in Del Ray.

Members of the West Point Class of 1959 gathered recently for a reunion in the DC area, making a special visit to pay their respects to their fallen classmate, Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Humbert “Rocky” Versace.

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Ira Robinson

Political trailblazer dies at 85.

Political trailblazer dies at 85.

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Historic Old Town Alexandria Home and Garden Tour

Tour kicks off Garden Club of Virginia statewide tour

Tour kicks off Garden Club of Virginia statewide tour

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Robert T.S. Colby

Retired District Court judge dies at 95.

“Judge Colby had the most unusual approach to being a judge that I think I've ever seen.” — Retired Circuit Court Judge Alfred Swersky

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APD Chief Hayes Celebrated

Former chief takes helm at Federal Reserve Board.

Former Chief of Police Don Hayes, who served for more than four decades with the Alexandria Police Department, was honored Feb. 29

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Creative DNA

Kristina Hagman brings exhibit to Torpedo Factory.

Creativity is in her DNA. Kristina Hagman grew up in a family of performing artists and was encouraged at a young age to pursue her own talent as a painter as a way to overcome her challenges with dyslexia.

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Pam St. Clair

King Street Gardens Park, local activist dies at 80.

Pam St. Clair, one of the driving forces behind the development of King Street Gardens Park on upper King Street, died April 7 at her home in Grand Junction, Colo. She was 80 years old.

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Marion Moon

Philanthropist, Living Legend dies at 82.

Philanthropist, Living Legend dies at 82.

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Obituary: Ben Morris

Former sportswriter, restauranteur dies at 75.

“I think Ben Morris was one of the more important sportswriters we have had around here.” — Local historian Greg Paspatis

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Stanley Clarke Brinkley, 61, Dies March 24

Stanley Clarke Brinkley, 61, died Sunday, March 24 after a brief illness.

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Living Legends: The Dynamic Duo

Patty and Kate Moran making a difference in Del Ray.

Living Legends “It’s addictive here. The people are so easy to get along with.” — Patty Moran

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Fran Redmon

Philanthropist, arts supporter dies at 86.

“When you find your niche and do something about it, you’ve found your place.” — Philanthropist and Living Legend Fran Redmon

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Living Legend Carolyn Lewis

Educator improving the lives of others.

Carolyn Lewis has seen Project Discovery Alexandria grow to an organization with 20 chapters in seven states providing guidance to students pursuing higher education.

Metro Funding: Va. Should Contribute $180 Million

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Donald Dinan

Alexandria Aces founder dies at 74.

“Don was a walking encyclopedia and a wealth of knowledge.” — Alexandria Aces owner Frank Fannon