Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Myrtle Beach and Florence

Veterans memories preserved for future generations
Posted: 05.24.2012 at 5:37 PM
Taylor Williams

Taylor came to WPDE in 2011 from Greensboro, N.C., after working at WFMY News 2 and reporting for the Elon Sports Network.

0
Photo

The memories of terminally-ill veterans will soon be preserved for future generations.

Coastal Carolina University, a campus that has been working with veterans to record their war memories, announced a partnership with Mercy Care Hospice Thursday to make sure it reaches veterans who are close to death.

CCU will provide technical support to Mercy Care Hospice to help collect interviews.

These valiant stories are then archived in the Library of Congress for both strangers and families to hear.

"Because I think that they need more and more of that to have the public understand how important it is to the families," said Sgt. Clayton Snider, U.S. Marine Corps.

If you know a veteran that would like to share their story, call CCU and ask for the Military Studies Department.

Popular Stories
Thumbnail
Alligator dies after being hit by two cars
Tonya Brown  |  Yesterday at 12:10 PM  |  13 comments
Thumbnail
Body of missing swimmer found
Marc Liverman  |  Yesterday at 4:25 PM  |  2 comments
Thumbnail
Myrtle Beach man charged with felony DUI after head-on collision
Tim McGinnis  |  Yesterday at 10:16 PM  |  7 comments
Follow Carolina Live
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Special Features
Looking to set a tee time in Myrtle Beach?
Click here to check tee time availability and set a time
Win $500 here
Click here to see how you can win $500
Sesame Street LIVE ticket giveaway
Want to win a family four pack?
Arbor One SCISA Spotlight
Click here to see the most recent SCISA spotlight
ADVERTISEMENT