SUMMARY: The Mercy Cross Center in downtown Biloxi, Mississippi, marked its first anniversary, having helped 136 homeless individuals transition into housing, jobs, or family reunification. Founded by Bishop Louis Kihneman after seven homeless deaths inspired him, the center offers meals, healthcare, psychiatric support, and job training through community partners like Catholic Charities, Memorial Hospital, Loaves and Fishes, and Goodwill. Brian Fremin, a beneficiary, praised the center for helping him regain stability and reconnect with family. Goodwill’s Leanna Saucier provides digital skills and job readiness training. The center has become a vital transitional hub combating homelessness in Biloxi.

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SUMMARY: Vietnam War veterans received overdue recognition during a Memorial Day ceremony at Ocean Springs Veterans Memorial Park, hosted at the Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Veterans who served between 1955 and 1975 were presented official Vietnam War Veteran Lapel Pins. The event featured patriotic music and honored the 668 Mississippians who died in Vietnam, whose names and photos are engraved on the memorial’s walls. Efforts continue to recover 88 missing or poor-quality photographs for display. Veterans and community members emphasized the importance of remembering sacrifices made. Donations and photo submissions to support the memorial are encouraged via its Facebook page.

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SUMMARY: Army Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Jay has spent two years faithfully guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, enduring rigorous physical and mental training. His final walk is scheduled for June 2, marking a significant moment in his career. The sentinels perform a precise, symbolic ritual honoring unidentified U.S. service members from World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. As Memorial Day approaches, Arlington will hold events like “Flags In” and Flowers of Remembrance Day to honor fallen soldiers. Jay emphasizes that guarding the tomb honors all service members buried there, symbolizing their sacrifice for freedom.

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