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Telling his Story: Veteran John Nelson stands in a Foran classroom after presenting to students, November 8, 2024. Photo courtesy: Jagger Rees.

“Just Believe in Yourself”

The Inspirational Story of John Nelson

   The story of Marine Corps veteran John Nelson is one of many inspiring messages and lessons. He was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut before moving to Milford when he was five. When he was young, he went to school solely for the purpose of playing sports.  After working at a factory with his father,...

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Veterans Day: Vazquez (left) and Obrien (right) standing with pride, Photo credit: Alexandra Montero, November 8, 2024

Standing Strong

Celebrating Service, Sacrifice, and Strength
Alexandra Montero, Madison Ballard, and Hailee Rabbit | November 11, 2024

     As we celebrate the resilience and commitment of our veterans, we’re reminded of their invaluable contributions and the freedoms they protect. Two of our finest soldiers visited Foran High School.  O'Brien was exposed to the life of a service member because adopted at a young age by a Navy...

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Standing strong and brave: Petty Officer David Hill-DeStefano standing next to the American Flag. November 8, 2024. Photo courtesy: Jack Kepshire

Life on the Seas

Petty Officer David Hill-DeStefano speaks about the Navy

    Petty Officer David Hill-DeStefano, has been serving in the United States Navy for seven and a half years.  Being a part of the Navy, he works tremendously hard as a boatswain mate. On the USS Chung-Hoon ship, he helps handle the ship, anchors, moves equipment, paints the ship, and replenishes...

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Honor and Bravery: Jaquez-Munroe’s mom in her military uniform, Photo Courtesy: Ava Jacquez-Munroe. (Photo One)

Close To Home

The Veterans Who Inspire the Foran Community
Gavin Conte and Matt Adkins | November 11, 2024

     Veteran’s Day is one of the most important holidays in the United States, but each area around the country celebrates differently. Veteran’s Day is celebrated every year on November 11, which falls on a Monday this year.      At Foran specifically, there are many students whose family...

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Caption: In Honor of Veterans : Veterans are remembered in Milford. Downtown there is a World War II monument at the Milford Green. Photo courtesy: Daniel Abate, November 9, 2020.

Veterans Day: A Tribute to Honor our War Heroes

Daniel Abate and Renzo Silva | November 10, 2020

Daniel Abate  Renzo Silva Staff Writers        Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States that honors military veterans, people who served in the Air Force, and those who have fought and sacrificed themselves for our country. This holiday is recognized on November 11...

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