The remains of Iowa National Guard soldiers Staff Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard and Staff Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, killed in Syria, have returned to Iowa for funeral services, with their caskets honored in a solemn transfer and processions, marking the first Iowa Guard casualties since 2011.
A special tribute broadcast and public funeral services are scheduled to honor President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who passed away at age 101. The events include a live-streamed tribute, a public viewing, and a funeral service at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, with global broadcasts and multilingual options.
Former President Jimmy Carter is in Atlanta to attend services honoring his late wife, former first lady Rosalynn Carter. Carter, who is 99 years old and in hospice care, is expected to attend a ceremony at the Carter Center on Monday and services at Emory University on Tuesday, depending on his health. Rosalynn Carter passed away on November 19 at the age of 96. The former president described her as his equal partner and a source of love and support throughout his life. Carter, the longest-living U.S. president, has faced various health issues in recent years.
Funeral services were held for Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, who was fatally shot while in his patrol vehicle near the Palmdale sheriff's station. The private ceremony took place at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, with hundreds of law enforcement personnel paying their respects. Clinkunbroomer was described as a dedicated deputy, friend, and fiancé. His alleged killer, Kevin Eduardo Cataneo Salazar, has been charged with murder and pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
Madalynn Stewart, a 19-year-old from Maloy, has become the third fatality in a two-vehicle accident that occurred in Union County, Iowa, on July 21st. Stewart's car failed to stop at an intersection and collided with a pickup truck driven by Andy Merritt. Two other passengers in Stewart's vehicle were also killed, while another was hospitalized. Funeral services for Stewart will be held next Monday.
Funeral services were held for Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Jacques "Jay" F. Rougeau Jr., who was shot and killed in the line of duty. The 29-year-old trooper was fatally shot while police were searching for a man who had shot another trooper in Mifflintown. The gunman was killed in a shootout. Governor Josh Shapiro praised Rougeau's dedication and service, highlighting his love for Penn State football and mentoring kids during youth basketball games. Donations can be made to support the families of the troopers involved.
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has committed to paying for funeral services and grief counseling for classmates and staff affected by the mass shooting that killed eight children and a security guard at a Belgrade elementary school. Doncic has deep family ties to the Serbian capital's region and plans to be part of whatever long-term assistance arises from the violence.
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has committed to paying for funeral services and grief counseling for classmates and staff affected by the mass shooting that killed eight children and a security guard at a Belgrade elementary school. Doncic, who has family ties to the Serbian capital's region, plans to be part of whatever long-term assistance arises from the violence and welcomes involvement from other NBA players with Balkan roots to help in the tragedy's aftermath.