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THE FALLEN

Friday, October 19, 2007

THE FALLEN

Beirut bombing

The Beirut Bombing of 1983 killed 241 Marines, soldiers and sailors, including three local men. A memorial service to be held 1 p.m. Sunday will honor the Marines:

Cpl. Edward Anthony Johnston, 22, of Struthers.

L/Cpl. Stanley Sliwinski, 20, of Niles.

Sgt. James McDonough, 21, of New Castle, Pa.

Source: Tri-state Marine Detachment