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At War During Season of Peace
By Eileen Jevis/ SUN staff writer
Soldiers Away for the Holidays Fulfill their Duties, Families Hand their Fears Over to God

While a desire for peace is on the minds and in the hearts of most Americans, it is most powerful among families who have loved ones serving in the military overseas. When they tell their stories, one can fully appreciate the sacrifices made by soldiers and families –– both the extreme and the ordinary –– when topics such as a lack of toilet paper, a desire for zip-lock bags and coffee are mentioned in the same sentence as donating a kidney or experiencing a communications blackout. The images brought to mind are reminiscent of World War II blackouts when windows were covered with blackout material and communication was suspended as protection against air raids.

The war in Iraq is different in many ways from World War II –– the cause, the location and the casualty count. But it has many similarities as well. “You won’t be hearing from me for a while. We’re moving to the north, but I can’t tell you where.” How often have these words been spoken to mothers, fathers, wives and children?
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Go, Team
Nov. 11-17, 2004
Go, Team
By Luke Eggleston/ SUN staff writer
SUN photo(s) Paul Finch
Noted SU Basketball Coach Jim Boeheim Addressed Crowd at Notre Dame Fundraiser

The Orange and Blue of Syracuse University recently met the Blue and Gold of Notre Dame for a special dinner at the Valley View Country Club in Utica. The featured speaker at the dinner was SU men’s basketball coach Jim Boeheim. In the 2003, Boeheim, now entering his 29th year at the helm of the Orange basketball team, won the NCAA Championship. It was the third time he had led SU to the national championship and the first time he had won it.

The event was coordinated by Mammone Enterprises, a Utica-based agency which provides fundraising services to a number of organizations throughout upstate New York. According to Bette Mammone of Mammone Enterprises, the agency specializes in fundraising and philanthropic efforts for faith-based organizations. Along with Notre Dame, it is works with St. Joseph’s Nursing Home, as well as the Village of Whitesboro in the Utica area, and the Rochester Cemetery Heritage Foundation. The appearance by Boeheim was set up by Notre Dame alum John Petrone, a prominent Utica area attorney who is also on the law school board of directors at Syracuse University. Mammone noted that Petrone “has been a driving force behind a number of activities that have taken place over the past two years.” Petrone relayed that through the university, he has become close to the future hall of fame coach.
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