RE: “Written in stone” [Editorial, May 30]:
I served with Bill Bassignani in Vietnam. Thank you for reminding people of the tremendous sacrifices made by the men and women in uniform, especially those in combat zones.
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BELLOWS FALLS-John John Brown's "Songs, Stories & Art - Lessons from Strangers" is coming to Stage 33 Live, 33 Bridge St., on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. Brown brings giant comics, iconic photographs, and moving panoramas to the stage, weaving together storytelling songs and visual arts in live performance. The protagonists come from all walks of life - from an aging Vietnam veteran, to a trumpet-playing orphan, a married couple debating evolution, and a young man with mental illness...
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