75th Anniversary of D-Day Commemoration Ceremony in France
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/06/2019 08:23 AM
Normandy, France...From the Washington Post..."President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron attend a commemoration ceremony for the 75th anniversary of D-Day in the American cemetery of Colleville-sur-Mer in Normandy on June 6."
President Trump on the 75th Commemoration of D-Day
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/06/2019 08:29 AM
Colleville-sur-Mer, France, Normandy American Cemetery....President Macron, Mrs. Macron, and the people of France; to the First Lady of the United States and members of the United States Congress; to distinguished guests, veterans, and my fellow Americans: We are gathered here on Freedom’s Altar. On these shores, on these bluffs, on this day 75 years ago, 10,000 men shed their blood, and thousands sacrificed their lives, for their brothers, for their countries, and for the survival of liberty.
Washington, DC...Franklin Roosevelt's D-Day Prayer, June 6, 1944. My fellow Americans: Last night, when I spoke with you about the fall of Rome, I knew at that moment that troops of the United States and our allies were crossing the Channel in another and greater operation. It has come to pass with success thus far. And so, in this poignant hour, I ask you to join with me in prayer: Almighty God: Our sons, pride of our Nation, this day have set upon a mighty endeavor, a struggle to preserve our Republic, our religion, and our civilization, and to set free a suffering humanity.
President Trump and Prime Minister Varadkar of Ireland Before Bilateral Meeting
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/05/2019 03:53 PM
Shannon, Ireland...PRIME MINISTER VARADKAR: So, I just want to welcome all the members of the press who traveled here. And it’s a great pleasure to be able to welcome President Trump to the Uni — to the United States — to Ireland. And certainly not the first time he’s been here, or in County Clare. This is the first he’s been here as President of the United States. Only, I think, the sixth time an American President in office.
President Trump and Prime Minister May in Joint Press Conference
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/04/2019 02:16 PM
London, UK..No. 10 Downing Street...Prime Minister May: This week, we commemorate the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for our liberty on D-Day, 75 years ago. As leaders prepare to gather here from across the world, it is fitting that we begin with a celebration of the special relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States, enduring partners who stood side-by-side on that historic day and every day since.
Temporary Lane Closure on O’Byrnes Ferry Bridge Thursday, June 6, 2019
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/04/2019 03:36 PM
Copperopolis, CA...The Calaveras County Public Works Department will be installing temporary repairs on the bridge guard railing of O’Byrnes Ferry Bridge at the Tuolumne County Line. Road crews will be working from 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. repairing the damaged railing in the Eastbound Lane. One lane of the bridge will remain open with traffic control at both ends of the bridge for the duration of work. Please plan accordingly for the expected traffic delay.
Americans Against Gun Violence Responds to Virginia Beach Mass Shooting
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/03/2019 01:18 AM
Sacramento, CA...Americans Against Gun Violence extends heartfelt sympathy to the families, friends, and coworkers of the 12 people who were killed in the mass shooting in the Municipal Center in Virginia Beach on Friday, May 31. We also extend our sympathy and wishes for a prompt and complete recovery to the other victims who suffered non-fatal wounds in the attack.
Governor Newsom Kicked Off California for All Emergency Management Preparedness Summit
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/03/2019 10:55 PM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom gave opening remarks at the California for All Emergency Management Preparedness Summit today in Sacramento. The Summit, hosted by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), was a call to action for emergency managers and first responders across all jurisdictions and disciplines to collectively plan and prepare for large-scale disasters, including new ways to integrate a whole-community approach to emergency management.
Stanislaus National Forest Extends Closure Order for Some Storm Damaged Roads
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/30/2019 10:46 AM
Sonora, CA...The Closure identifies 10 roads and one day use area and is extended to Dec. 31, 2020. Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken signed forest order STF-16-2019-08, amending the forest areas closed due to the 2016-2017 winter storms. The original forest order, STF-16-2017-03 was signed April 24, 2017 and expired in December 2018. The new closure order is scheduled to expire Dec. 31, 2020.
