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A Marine crying

2/5 Marine died 'taking fight to enemy'

Lance Cpl. Graham Paulsgrove

COMBAT OUTPOST, Iraq - When Pfc Shane Folmar was killed in Iraq, he wasn't retreating. On the contrary, he was pushing the combat tempo.

That's a fitting snapshot of a Marine whose cohorts say was always faithful and striving for his best performance, on the battlefield or anywhere else.

"When he died, this Marine was taking the fight to the enemy," said Cpl. Bradley Widener, 25, of Abingdon, Va. a squad leader with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment. "He would never let up, he would never quit - he was a true, spirited warrior.

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A ride in Disneyland

For ghostly fun, Disneyland Resort celebrates with 2 attrachtions

Rod Deutschmann

ANAHEIM - For those in search of happy haunting grounds this autumn, the Disneyland Resort becomes a spirited realm of other-worldly adventures that might just put a chill down the most courageous spine. The frightfully fun "Haunted Mansion Holiday," a popular seasonal transformation of the classic "Haunted Mansion," returned to Disneyland on Oct. 1, while the thrill of "The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror" at Disney's California Adventure is especially inviting during the Halloween season.

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sail boats

Nothing but smooth sailing for CSSG-15

Wayne Short

It became real clear, real quick, the Commanding General's Cup Sailing Regatta on Sept. 30 was nothing more than a race for second place.

Combat Service Support Group 15 sailors had complete control of the No. 1 spot early in an event held beneath overcast skies and winds that never ventured too much above 5 knots.

This Week's Focus

An amatuer fisherman readies his pole

'The most hugest shark ever!'

Lance Cpl. Samuel Bard Valliere

The cool, salty air of the open seas is a stark contrast to desert heat - which has characterized the last seven months or more for war veterans returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom. Local deep-sea fishing outlets are offering service members the opportunity to forget the swirling sand and oppressive heat while basking in the glory of a day - or more - on a boat.