#Annie Sampson

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5 Cases of Missing Indigenous Women in Canada

March 03, 2024

CARBON DOE

Carbon Doe was found on April 21, 1995, in a ditch outside the village of Carbon, in Alberta, Canada. She was likely last seen alive between 1980 to 1985, it is estimated that she was there for 10-15 years before her remains were found.

It is believed she is of Indigenous descent.

She was between 5'0-5'4 in height, had multiple dental fillings, and is possible she had children.

The woman had brucellosis, which means she would have suffered from repeated fevers. This disease is not common in Canada. She is estimated to be between 22-35 years old. She had dental work done, including stainless steel crowns.

There was no clothing or personal items found with her body. Some believe Carbon Doe was not from Alberta, but might have just been travelling at the time of her death. It is possible she was never reported as missing.

Her cause of death has never been released, though many suspect she was murdered.

2. Annie Yassie

Annie was born on July 27, 1960. Her family were members of the Sayisi Dene First Nation, located outside Churchill, Manitoba, Canada.

The Dene Village was promised a lot from the government, but did not get any support, never receiving promised hunting and trapping supplies. They had to scavenge for food in the dump. What happened to these people in this village was named one of the worst crimes against Indigenous people in Canada.

Annie was extremely close to her sister, Eva. She loved to sew doll clothes and was a fan of the "hippie" look, often wearing denim outfits. Annie loved Christmas, and her sister Eva said she sometimes would sleepwalk, which Eva would watch her closely.

In 1973, Annie was sent to the Mackay Residential School in Dauphin, Manitoba, far from Dene Village. The Christian Church ran these residential schools, and they were mostly made to abuse and strip Indigenous children away from their culture.

At the time Annie disappeared she had returned from the residential school and was staying with her brother Fred.

On June 22, 1974, Annie was apparently out with a man who was about 10 years older than her. The two were drunk and had been celebrating Treaty Day. The taxi driver said the man had to drag Annie out of the car because she was passing out, and the taxi driver was asked to pick them up later. They were dropped off 3km outside of Churchill.

When the taxi returned, the driver said Annie was not there, only the man. The man was extremely drunk. Fred did not worry immediately when Annie did not return, as he knew she had said she wanted to visit her sister Eva at some point.

Eva showed up to Dene Village on June 26, 1974, discovering that everyone had assumed Annie had been with her the past 4 days, which was not true. Annie was officially reported missing that day.

The man Annie was last seen with was questioned, but he claimed he was too drunk and did not remember much. The case went cold. In 2014, they reopened Annie's file. In June 2016, Eva was asked to give a DNA sample. It took some time for police to get to Eva again, and it is unknown if DNA was actually taken.

Eva believes her sister was murdered by the man she was seen with that night, however that man is no longer alive.

Annie Yassie was 13 years old when she went missing. She was last seen wearing a blue denim jacket, a pair of blue denim jeans, brown shoes with a 3" heel. She was thin build, 5'4, weighing around 104 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.

If anyone has info they are to contact the Cold Case Unit of the Winnipeg RCMP at 204-983-5461. If you would like to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

3. Caitlin Potts

Caitlin was last heard from on February 22, 2016, through a Facebook message to her sister. She was 27 years old at the time, from the Sampson Cree First Nation. Caitlin was last seen by a witness in Enderby, British Columbia, Canada.

Caitlin was reported missing on March 1, 2016, however an official missing alert on the RCMP's website did not appear until March 21.

In June 2016, Caitlin's mother, Priscilla, contacted Indigenous groups in the province to help conduct a search for her daughter. Caitlin was in foster care until she was 11 years old.

Priscilla describes her daughter has happy as a child and extremely smart. Caitlin was born and raised in Alberta, however was living in B.C. at the time of her disappearance. Caitlin was living in Edmonton, Alberta with her younger sister, Codi, before recently moving to Enderby, B.C. where her boyfriend had moved.

Caitlin did not have the best relationship with her boyfriend and the two were on and off for about 2 months before she had disappeared. Codi claims Caitlin's boyfriend was physically abusive towards her and Caitlin would show up with bruises.

Codi said Caitlin's boyfriend had been arrested before and during that time Caitlin had stayed in a Salmon Arm women's shelter. Caitlin was doing good, going to school and working at Tim Horton's, however a few months later she went back to him.

Codi said Caitlin had texted her boyfriend the day she went missing and was upset over money he owed her. Caitlin also messaged Codi that she had found a ride to Calgary from Kijiji. Caitlin's roommate from the women's shelter had said Caitlin told her she met a stranger the night before.

Caitlin was seen by a witness in Enderby, and she had texted her sister that she was in Kelowna, B.C. before she disappeared.

Caitlin Potts was about 5'3, 150 pounds with brown eyes and long black hair with blonde streaks. Anyone who has info is to contact the Vernon RCMP at 250-545-7171 or anonymously Crime Stoppers at 1-888-222-8477.

4. Betsy Rosa Owens

Betsy was born July 7, 1973. She was a member of the Pauingassi First Nation, in Manitoba, Canada, and was extremely close with her sisters, Caroline Owens and Valerie Leveque. Betsy loved swimming with her sisters in Fishing Lake.

Betsy was described as a nice girl, who would go out of her way to avoid trouble. She loved music, and at the time of her disappearance she loved the song "Manic Monday" by The Bangles.

On October 22, 1988, Betsy was going to attend a dance with her boyfriend. Betsy and her boyfriend left the dance around 11pm. The last time her boyfriend saw her was the next morning, October 23, when she left his house.

Community members searched for Betsy as soon as she was discovered as missing, however no one found anything. Law enforcement conducted searches in 1996 and 1997 and found nothing.

In 2013, Caroline provided samples of DNA in case Betsy's remains were ever found.

Many rumours have been spread throughout the community, with many members believing they know who was involved in Betsy's disappearance. Betsy's family is not happy with police, as they say they rarely visit Pauingassi First Nation, and should have made more of an effort.

The lead investigator believes Betsy was met with foul play, but there's not enough evidence to arrest anyone.

Betsy was 15 years old at the time of her disappearance. She was last seen wearing a white cotton hooded sweater, a blue denim jacket, blue denim jeans and white high top runners. She was slender built, 5'3 in height, and weighed 119 pounds. She has long black hair and brown eyes.

If Betsy was alive today she would be 50 years old, turning 51 in July 2024. If you have any info you can contact the Winnipeg detachment of the RCMP at 204-983-5461.

5. Tamara Lynn Chipman

Tamara was from Moricetown Band, First Nation, now known as Witset, in British Columbia, Canada. She loved going on her dad's fishing boat and being outside. Tamara was described as lively and would not back down from a situation.

Tamara was 22 years old and the mother of a 2 year old son, when she went missing on September 21, 2005, near Prince Rupert, B.C. Being a young mother, it was said that Tamara began to hangout with the wrong crowd.

The people close to Tamara had speculated that she may be getting involved in drugs. In September 2005, Tamara had been in Prince Rupert, where her mother lived, for a few days without a car, as her car had broken down a few weeks earlier. Tamara was hitchhiking east, towards Terrace where her father lived.

In early November 2005, Tamara's father, Tom, realized no one had heard from his daughter and her rent had not been paid. Her bank account had also not been touched. Tom reported Tamara missing to the RCMP.

On November 15, 2005, an official search for her began. There was a claimed sighting of her in Vancouver, but no further evidence was found.

There was no named suspects but RCMP say they are pretty certain they know what happened. Two men and one woman have come forward claiming to have seen Tamara hitchhiking and picked her up. The woman said they were driving towards Terrace, when one of the men began arguing with Tamara and hit her, strangling her to death in the car.

They then pulled over in a remote area along the highway and dumped her body. The man who killed her returned to the area later to move and bury her body in the forest. The police searched this supposed area with the woman but Tamara's body was never home. The witness and two men have since died.

Tamara was last seen on an stretch of Highway 16, between Prince George and Prince Rupert, also known as the Highway of Tears, because many have disappeared from this highway.

Tamara's disappearance remains unsolved and no body has ever been found if the claims of her being murdered are true.

[neverwear]

Hello all,

Many of you know that I was a roadie for many years, touring with bands to include Mötley Crüe, Tool, Britney, Gaga, Soundgarden, Black Keys and more. 

My second tour in 2002 was the brilliant Tori Amos. On that tour (over 20 years ago) I met Neil Gaiman, who was hanging out backstage w/ T. He had a galley of Endless Nights. I told him that when I worked at a comic book shop (Geppi’s Harborplace in Baltimore) in my college days, I sold countless copies of Sandman—

We became friends and when Neil would visit LA, I would drive him to business meetings etc. I got a first class education in how to pitch films /stories and in 2016, he hired me full time with The Blank Corporation. Grateful for my lucky life!

Z2 reached out to both me and Neil to contribute to the newest Tori Amos graphic novel. We now have a few of these hard cover books for sale! They retail for $39.99 and we have created a code to give you $5 off that. Please enter the code : Tori5 at check out at neverwear.net, that will take the fiver right off the total. (& if you don’t want the book, the code is good for $5 off anything at the shop)

  BONUS: I asked Neil to sign only one copy that we will sneak into the pile- the rest will be signed by me. (Cat) My story about ghosts & music was beautifully illustrated by Paul Roman Martinez, who did the Calendar of Tales cards for us. Never did I dream I would share a book with Colleen Doran or Margaret Atwood, but here we are… 

Summary from Z2 Comics (they have sold out of all the premium versions!)

The official graphic novel celebrating 30 years of Tori Amos's breakout album: Little Earthquakes. The landmark release that established her iconic thematic voice, as well as her live intensity behind the keys with unflinching lyrics and songs that would inspire generations of artists and musicians. 

This graphic novel demonstrates the lasting influence of this defining work with 24 stories inspired by the 12 songs on the album, as well as the 12 ‘B-sides’ that accompanied the album and its associated singles. With star writers such as Neil Gaiman and Margaret Atwood  assembled by Z2 editor Rantz Hoseley, who previously edited the multi-award-winning Tori book: Comic Book Tattoo

Standard Hardcover Edition — $39.99

8” x 8” Hardcover Graphic Novel

WRITERS & ARTISTS: Neil Gaiman, Bilquis Evely, Margaret Atwood, David Mack, Leah Moore, Cat Mihos, Colleen Doran, Derek McCulloch, Lar deSouza, Annie Zaleski, Marc Andreyko, Neil Kleid, Alison Sampson and Paul Roman Martinez

COVER ARTIST: David Mack

DESIGNER: Lauryn Ipsum

 ps. here's what my sweet husband and shipping elf wants me to add: "My wife wrote in this!!"

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[auspex]

fuck it discord rant with no context (feel free to ask for context) about my last session

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ok little context: mark and cassidy driving home from mission where the anarch party they were investigating got raided by camarilla so they have to take the long way home. also, mark juts got a text from sampson that they need to talk. otherwise good luck making sense of this if u havent heard mark rants before.

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Mark learned: -Cassidy turned in 1853 california -loves older western movies, NOT spaghetti westerns except once upon a time in th west -loves detective novels; steven king -has larger goals that he doesnt want to say due to mark's sire having a short leash on him lol -guessed mark was about 5 years dead, mark told him it was less than a year. cassidy was pretty surprised lol -cassidy asked marks goals and what he wanted. mark talked abt goals of stability, and knowing whats going on in the city. talked around it but basically said he also wanted someone he felt he could actually talk to T_T This is what inspired lighter covnersation abtmovies and books -cassidy invited him to WATCH A MOVIE W HIM AT THE CINEMA LOVE WINS (NOT A DATE FOR SURE UNLESS?) -

Now its time to talk to sampson on the next night

due to something julius did mark has to shelter some anarchs in the sewers on his territory. he made it clear the SEWERS only. theyve been moving in.

anyway marks goes to the bar. theres some sketchy ppl outside .oh god. anarchs not listening to directions? THATS CRAZY. Anyway the bar is closed early. it has blinds. many locks. sampson lets mark in and is like. dude. wtf are these people around. ive been seeing htem around and we figured out they were vampires and you said htis place would be safe?? i cant keep doing this???

he's like i know its not all always your fault or things happen in spite of you but what am i supposed to do? i cant live like this again? what am i supposed to do?? And marks just like look anarchs have been moving in city wide ill deal with this and . sampson presses and hes like deal with them how. and marks like IDK kick them out? kill th- and sampsons like YES KILL THEM you killed that one random person cant you kill kindred on your territory?

like OOF that 1 ONE murder lives in his head dsakjfsfdkjds

he's crying, also, ends up saying 'after all this i dont want to talk to you again, i know you bring me stuff to keep me alive' and then be breaks down MORE like REALLY sobbing

so mark gives him a little time to compose himself. then gets all cold and is basically like. so be it. ill still have to see you monthly, but we can try to limit it. but then sampsons like. "I dont know. I just. dont know what to do. i cant sleep with these guys out there all the time" and mark is like "do you want me to deal with them right now?" and smaspons like "yes" so. mark leaves to deal with them!

he grabs piece of shit tony who is supposed to be helping manage this territory. tony says the guys claimed he invited him there, so mark has to explain how they are allowed in the sewers but no where else. and that he wants the three in front of the plaza dealt with Tonight. they work out a deal. tony drives around collecting ghouls and plays this song.

the ghouls are wearing ski masks and have various weapons. he assigns them an order. and turns up the music and they start FUCKING those guys up. first guy modified his glock to be semi automatic? one gets downed immedaitely. 3 other ghouls approach with melee weapons. one gets killed sadly but all the kindred who were loitering by the bar get torpored in short order. Tony is pissed and yells at a corpse about whose gonna pay to replace his ghoul? Ooffff. but yeah mission done. tony says to mark to get out of his car.

He does so. returns to bar. SESSIONEND

SESSION END!

THEY WERE ABOUT TO GET TO TALK! im sure they are shook by the Incredible Violence outside but whatever

DSLKFJDSLFSD

[boricuacherry-blog]

In 1981, Duvall recorded Sweet Dreams, an album of music for children, and a year later, Showtime bought her pitch that turned into 26 episodes of the Peabody Award-winning Faerie Tale Theatre, which she executive produced, narrated and appeared on.

Three years later, she created Tall Tales & Legends, a one-hour anthology series, also for Showtime, that featured adaptations of American folk tales.

On both shows, Duvall persuaded A-listers like Williams, Teri Garr, Eric Idle, Jeff Bridges, Mick Jagger, Liza Minnelli and Vanessa Redgrave to work for scale. Both series also were big sellers on video.

In 1987, she launched Think Entertainment, which specialized in family entertainment like Shelley Duval's Bedtime Stories (featuring the likes of Bette Midler, Michael J. Fox and Dudley Moore reciting classic children's tales) and Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, and she produced telefilms including ABC's Backfield in Motion, starring Roseanne and Tom Arnold.

Duvall married Sampson during the filming of Brewster McCloud, but they divorced after four years in 1974, soon after they arrived in Los Angeles.

She later dated musician Paul Simon, whom she met in New York around the time of Annie Hall (he also had a cameo in the movie). They lived together on Central Park West until he left her for her friend, Carrie Fisher. (She said he broke the news to her as she was about to board the Concorde to London to work on The Shining, and she cried during the entire flight.)

Duvall also lived with Stan Wilson, who played Oscar the barber in Popeye, before meeting singer-drummer Gilroy, a member of the pop group Breakfast Club who had been Madonna's boyfriend. They fell for each other after starring in the 1990 Disney Channel movie Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme.

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"Anni" necklace by Charlotte de Sylla in white gold alternating with black jade, faces in carved opal (1974) presented in “A History of Jewellery: Bedazzled (part 9: Contemporary Jewellery 1960s into the 21st Century)” by Beatriz Chadour-Sampson - International Jewellery Historian and Author - for the V&A Academy online, april 2024.

[atlanticcanada]

Slain Edmonton officers Jordan and Ryan remembered at procession, regimental funeral

Family and friends of two police officers who were shot and killed while responding to a family dispute gathered in downtown Edmonton Monday to say goodbye to their loved ones.

Thousands of police officers, first responders and military members joined them to salute their fallen colleagues during a procession from the Alberta Legislature to Rogers Place, where a regimental funeral followed.

Constables Travis Jordan and Brett Ryan of the Edmonton Police Service died on March 16 after they were ambushed by a 16-year-old boy at an apartment complex in west Edmonton, investigators said.

"You are the most generous, selfless and loving person I know. It's been the biggest honour, being your wife," Annie Jordan wrote in a eulogy read on her behalf.

"I will always remember how we first met. Being on the same call together, him slipping on ice in front of me, literally falling head over heels. It was instant for us both," said Ashley Ryan, a paramedic.

Jordan, 35, originally from Nova Scotia, served with EPS for 8 1/2 years. He and his wife, Annie, had two dogs,Teddy and BJ.

He was also an avid athlete who loved golf, hockey and soccer. Jordan also volunteered with Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

"He was the epitome of integrity. Travis was dubbed the 'Snow Angel of Edmonton,' and this is who Travis always was, even when no one was looking. Even when no one was taking pictures or writing articles. He did it because that's who he was," said friend Brody Sampson.

"Everyone should have a Travis in their lives. To encourage you, to laugh with you, to love you, to celebrate with you during life's greatest moments and to cry with you through its hardships."

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Ryan, 30, grew up in Fox Creek and Spruce Grove, Alta., and married Ashley in 2015. She is pregnant with their first child.

He worked as a paramedic before becoming a police officer. Ryan loved golfing, fishing, hunting and spending time with friends. He was also involved in minor hockey.

"My sweet husband: We thought we had eternity ahead of us. The 10 years we had together will have to suffice but the everlasting love I have for you, and for us, is evermore," Ashley said.

"I know you have already met our baby and you will forever be their angel. You will live on in baby Ryan and they will know every last detail about how special you were to so many people, and most importantly to me."

THE PROCESSION

Thousands of officers – many dressed in EPS dress blue and RCMP Red Serge – gathered on the legislature grounds ahead of the procession.

They surrounded the Pillar of Strength, a torch monument that burns on the south grounds above the names of Alberta officers killed in the line of duty since 1876.

Local police were joined by officers from dozens of services across Alberta, Canada and New York state.

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The procession left the legislature grounds at 11:45 a.m. and made the two-kilometre journey to Rogers Place, home of the Edmonton Oilers.

It included marching officers as well as others on horses, bicycles and motorcycles. The procession was mostly silent, aside from pipes, drums and the footsteps of officers marching in unison.

The roads were shut down and blocked off as the steady stream of police, stretching several city blocks, made its way north and east to the arena.

Members of the public lined the procession route as two black hearses, flanked by marching officers, carried the caskets to the funeral.

On 104 Avenue, the procession passed under two Edmonton Fire Rescue Services ladder trucks flying giant Canadian flags.

The procession concluded by passing the families, who gathered on the south side of Rogers Place.

"The processional march is done as a visual representation of support that exists for the officer and to publicly display the respect for the ultimate sacrifice they made," an EPS briefing stated.

THE SERVICE

Inside the arena, as attendees took their seats, some of the officers' favourite songs played, including Highway of Heroes by The Trews for Jordan and Fishing in the Dark by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band for Ryan.

The caskets, draped in Canadian flags, were carried to the front where a forage cap, medals and a badge were placed on top of each.

The service began with the singing of O Canada by the EPS Chorus, followed by a prayer from City of Edmonton chaplain John Dowds.

Edmonton Police Association president Curtis Hoople and Lt. Gov. Salma Lakhani both delivered a tribute to the officers.

"It's hard to accept and it creates difficult emotions to heal," Sgt. Hoople said.

"To the Jordan and Ryan families: The entire police family here today and worldwide mourns with you and is deeply sorry for your loss. We all want you to know they were loved, respected, admired and damn great cops."

"Please know that you are not alone. Your fellow Edmontonians, Albertans and Canadians and people from around the world stand by you today," said Lakhani.

"The tragic deaths of these two brave men was a harsh reminder to us all of the very real risks that our heroes in uniform face in order to keep us safe."

Family and friends then spoke, shedding tears during three eulogies for Jordan and two for Ryan.

"TJ strived to be the best he could in everything that he attempted and he never did give up. Three nights ago, Annie saw the northern lights for the first time," Sgt. Chris Gallagher said of Jordan.

"[She] and TJ had talked about watching the northern lights but it was something they had never done together. They were the brightest they've been in six years."

"I often called Brett my big-little-brother, because that's how much I looked up to him," Garett Ryan said. "I love my little brother so much, his accomplishments and the man he became."

Edmonton Police Service Chief Dale McFee then saluted both the strength of his officers and the outpouring of support from Edmontonians and people around the world.

"It's an incredible display of courage, of perseverance, resilience, equal to the men we honour today," he said.

"We have not faltered, not for a moment, since we heard the news that we never, ever want to hear."

Music was a big part of the ceremony as Amazing Grace, Last Post, Lament and Reveille were all played.

There was a moment of silence and "words of support and benediction" from EPS Chaplain Roy Langer.

McFee presented flags to the families, officers from the Calgary Police Service gave a 21-gun salute and the funeral concluded with "final book off" radio transmissions to represent the final shift of each officer.

"You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace," McFee said.

With files from CTV News Edmonton's Alex Antoneshyn, Adam Lachacz and Karyn Mulcahy.

Funeral Program for EPS Officers by CTV News Edmonton on Scribd

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[militaryinclusivityresearch]

Over 200 Years of Service: The History of Women in the U.S. Military

From the battlefields of the American Revolution to the deserts of Kuwait, women have been serving in the military in one form or another for more than 200 years. They have had to overcome decades of obstacles to get to where they are today: serving in greater numbers, in combat roles and in leadership positions all around the world.

Here is a look at the history of women in the military, how their roles have changed over the years and how the USO has supported them since our founding as an organization in 1941.

Revolutionary War

Although women were not always permitted to enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces, many still found ways to serve their nation.

During the Revolutionary War, as colonial militias armed themselves and joined George Washington’s Continental Army, many of these soldiers’ wives, sisters, daughters and mothers went with them. These women traveled alongside the Continental Army, where they boosted morale as well as mended clothes, tended to wounds, foraged for food, cooked and cleaned both laundry and cannons.

Photo credit Library of Congress

After her husband was killed in battle, Margaret Corbin continued to fight from his post at Fort Washington.

Some women found ways to join the fight for independence. Margaret Corbin, for example, disguised herself as a man and traveled with her husband to the front lines of the Battle of Fort Washington, where she helped him load his cannon. When her husband was shot by enemy fire, Corbin carried on fighting, even after being shot three times. She was given a military pension in acknowledgment of her efforts, and years after her death was reburied at West Point with full military honors. Similarly, Deborah Sampson fought disguised as a man for years before her true sex was revealed. Other women, such as Lydia Darragh, also supported the war effort by spying on behalf of the Patriots.

However, women’s roles in the military became even more crucial during the Civil War, as their support expanded.

Civil War

During the Civil War, nearly 20,000 women lent their skills and efforts in everything from growing crops to feed Union troops to cooking in Army camps. Other tasks included sewing, laundering uniforms and blankets and organizing donations through door-to-door fundraising campaigns.

Photo credit U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center

Nurse Annie Bell with patients after the Battle of Nashville during the Civil War, circa 1864.

Notably, it was during the Civil War that women began to serve as nurses on a much larger and more official scale. Approximately 3,000 women served as nurses for the Union Army during the war. Legendary nurse and founder of the Red Cross Clara Barton even received a special “military pass” that permitted her to travel directly onto the battlefield, where she drove her medical wagons straight into the fray to tend to wounded soldiers. Fellow trailblazer Dorothea Dix was even appointed superintendent of the United States Army Nurses for the Union Army, leading her own “army of nurses” over the course of the war. Dix is remembered for pushing for high standards of behavior and training among her nurses, as well as providing ample opportunities for female nurses working in support of the military.

Meanwhile, some women even marched on the battlefields. Historians estimate that about 1,000 women disguised themselves as men and fought on both sides of the Civil War.

World War I

The 20th century changed everything for women in the military.

At the onset of the United States’ entry into World War I in April 1917, the U.S. Army Nurse Corps (ANC) – formally established in 1901 – had only officially been in existence for less than 20 years, and only had 403 nurses in its active-duty ranks. By June 1918, just over a year later, there were more than 3,000 American nurses deployed to British-operated hospitals in France. These nurses often worked in dangerous conditions near the front lines, caring for service members and civilians alike, and ensuring the health and safety of Allied troops.

Photo credit Library of Congress

American nurses care for injured soldiers in France in 1918.

However, WWI is also notable because it was the first time women – who did not yet have the right to vote – were allowed to openly serve in the U.S. military.

With large numbers of American men being sent to war overseas, the Armed Forces – and the U.S. Navy in particular – needed stateside replacements for the roles that were left behind. After finding a loophole in a naval act that would allow women to serve in non-commissioned officer and non-combat roles, the Navy enlisted its first “yeomanettes.” Around 12,000 women served in the rank of yeoman, mostly working clerical duties, as well as telephone and radio operators and translators.

Photo credit National World War I Museum and Memorial

Telephone operators – also known as “Hello Girls” – in the U.S. Signal Corps Female Telephone Operators Unit are pictured here working 3 kilometers from the trenches in France. Helmets and gas masks can be seen in their bags on the backs of their chairs.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Army Signal Corps enlisted women to work as telephone and switchboard operators. These women – nicknamed the “Hello Girls” – often worked very close to the front lines in France. They would not be recognized for their high-pressure work or their status as veterans until decades later, in 1979.

Then, only a few years after the War to End All Wars, World War II broke out and women’s roles continued to evolve with the rest of society.

World War II

WWII created an unprecedented need for service members. As more than 16 million Americans stepped up to serve on the front lines – the majority of those being men – the U.S. military was left with many non-combat roles that needed to be filled. So, the women of the United States stepped up too, and for the first time in history, all branches of the military enlisted women in their ranks.

Army: The Army formed the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAACs), which was later renamed and restructured to form the active duty Women’s Army Corps (WACS). The branch also formed the Army’s Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPS).

Navy: The Navy formed the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES).

Marine Corps: The Marines enlisted women in the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve.

Coast Guard: The Coast Guard formed the Women’s Reserve (SPARS), which stood for the Coast Guard motto, Semper Paratus – “Always Ready.”

In total, nearly 350,000 American women served in uniform during World War II.

These women took on non-combat roles in order to free up more men to fight. They continued to work clerical jobs as they did during World War I, but they also drove vehicles, repaired airplanes, worked in laboratories and cryptology, served as radio and telephone operators, rigged parachutes, test-flew planes and even trained their male counterparts in air combat tactics.

Photo credit U.S. Air Force

WACS at Bolling Field use a theodolite to obtain data on upper air flow of a balloon.

Women also served as nurses. 57,000 served in the Army Nurse Corps and 11,000 in the Navy Nurse Corps – and these roles were not without risk. Many of these women worked right on the front lines and came under enemy fire, and some even won combat decorations. Army Col. Ruby Bradley, a nurse in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, was kept prisoner at an internment camp in the Philippines for 37 months, during which she remained steadfast in her calling as a nurse. She performed 230 major surgeries and delivered 13 babies during her time as a prisoner of war (POW), even under harsh conditions. In total, 432 women were killed in the line of service during World War II and 88 were taken as POWs.

Photo credit U.S. Army

In England in early 1945, WACS Maj. Charity E. Adams and Capt. Abbie N. Campbell inspect the first contingent of Black members of the Women’s Army Corps assigned to overseas service.

True to societal norms at the time, all branches emphasized the expectation of femininity within the ranks of women in the military throughout the war. Uniforms included skirts, not slacks, and nail polish, makeup and feminine hairstyles were not only allowed, but encouraged. But beyond this focus on femininity, these women were finally recognized as vital, enlisted members of the Armed Forces.

Photo credit National Archives and Records Administration

Two members of the Navy’s WAVES work on the engine of a North American T-6 Texan plane at Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, Fla. in 1943.

They risked their lives and were integral to American success in the war, and through it all, they faced challenges in navigating their new roles and overcoming discrimination in a male-dominated arena. After the war, many of these women would return home, hoping to continue their military career, only to find themselves pushed out of their roles so that the men returning from war could have them. Some women would struggle for decades to obtain veteran status or benefits for their service during WWII.

But because of their perseverance and dedication to service throughout the war, they helped pave the way for women in the military who would come after them.

Korean War

In 1948, three years after the end of World War II, President Harry S. Truman signed the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act into law, officially allowing women to serve as full, permanent members of all branches of the Armed Forces.

However, this was not a guarantee of equal opportunity. The act actually restricted the number of women who could serve to only 2% of each branch, and also limited how many women could become officers. Additionally, female service members could be automatically discharged if they became pregnant, and they were unable to command men or serve in combat positions.

But regardless of the obstacles that remained in female service members’ paths, the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act was still a step toward progress for women in the military. One month after the act’s passing, President Truman issued the Integration of the Armed Forces executive order, desegregating the military and ensuring that Black women could now serve equally in all branches of the military as well.

Photo credit National Archives and Records Administration

Medical personnel – including Army nurses – of the 8225th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) with a H-13 helicopter in Korea in 1951.

And serve they did. Just two years later, the Korean War broke out, and 120,000 women would go on to serve in active duty positions from 1950-1953. Although they could not serve in combat, they undertook new roles such as military police officers or engineers.

Military nurses would also continue to play a critical role during this time. Mobile Army Surgical Hospitals (MASH) were heavily used during the Korean War, providing fully functioning hospitals in combat zones, where many nurses worked.

Just a few years later in the Vietnam War, these nurses would be called to the front lines once again.

Vietnam War

Approximately 11,000 women were stationed in Vietnam during the nearly 20-year war, and 90% of them were nurses in the Army, Navy and Air Force. Notably, most volunteered to go.

Photo credit U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy nurse Lt. Cmdr. Joan Brouilette checks the condition of a service member as she makes her daily rounds of the intensive care ward at the United States Naval Support Activity Hospital in Da Nang, South Vietnam in 1968.

During the Vietnam War, other female service members worked as air traffic controllers, intelligence officers and clerks – both at home and in Vietnam. In 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson opened promotions for women to general and flag ranks and in 1972, women were allowed to command units that included men.

Photo credit Department of Defense (DoD)

In 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson opened promotions to women to general and flag ranks.

The U.S.’ involvement in the Vietnam War came to a close in 1973 and two years later, the Pentagon announced that pregnant women could remain in the military.

The 80s, 90s and Today

At the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st, there were a lot of “firsts” for women in the military: the first woman to become a Navy fighter pilot; the first female four-star general in the Army; and the first female rescue swimmer in the Coast Guard, among others.

Photo credit U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command

Cmdr. Rosemary B. Mariner, pictured in her A-7E at Naval Air Station, Lemoore, Calif. Mariner was one of the first six women to become a Naval aviator, and the first woman to command a naval aviation squadron.

There was even the first Silver Star awarded to a female soldier since World War II. Army Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester was awarded the military medal in recognition of her brave actions during an enemy ambush on her supply convoy in Iraq in 2005. She is also the first woman to ever receive the Silver Star for direct combat action.

Army Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester after receiving her Silver Star medal during a military awards ceremony at Camp Liberty, Iraq, in June 2005. | Photo credit U.S. Army/Spc. Jeremy D. Crisp

But it was not just the “firsts” that were impressive in these more recent years.

As more women broke through barriers and established themselves as capable service members working in defense of the nation, the list of “firsts” slowly became less noteworthy in comparison to the sheer number of women serving, as well as their significant contributions to their respective branches.

In the Gulf War, from just 1990-1991, more than 40,000 women deployed to combat zones, although they still could not technically serve in direct combat roles or assignments.

In 1994, President Bill Clinton rescinded the “Risk Rule,” essentially allowing women to serve in all positions in the military except for direct ground combat roles. This allowed for many more women to still engage in combat as aviators, sailors, Air Force personnel and other roles.

Photo credit U.S. Army/Staff Sgt. Steve Cortez

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley congratulates Capt. Kristen Griest and U.S. Army Ranger School Class 08-15 during graduation at Fort Benning, Georgia on Aug. 21, 2015. Griest and class member 1st Lt. Shaye Haver became the first female graduates of the school.

Then, in 2013, then-Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced that the ban on women in combat would be lifted entirely, and that female service members would be allowed to serve in direct ground combat roles. In 2015, this was put into action. This historic change opened up hundreds of thousands of jobs for women in the military and essentially ensured that as long as female service members completed the necessary training and requirements, they could now serve in almost any role in the U.S. Armed Forces.

U.S. Marine Corps Female Engagement Team members clear a hallway during military operations in urban terrain training in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in January 2021. The team is comprised of all-female volunteers who work specifically with women and partnered forces to build trust and beneficial relationships while respecting cultural boundaries and customs. | Photo credit U.S. Marine Corps/Lance Cpl. Andrew Skiver

Since the opening of combat positions to women, several female service members have trained to step into these new roles. Over the past seven years, 100 women have graduated from the Army’s Ranger School and others have successfully completed Navy SEAL officer assessment and selection, proving their capabilities in even the most rigorous and challenging of assignments.

Women continue to make history in the military today, pushing boundaries and taking on more roles – and more prestigious roles – than ever before. More than 300,000 women have served in Iraq and Afghanistan since 9/11, more than 9,000 have earned Combat Action Badges and today, women make up 16% of our nation’s Armed Forces, serving in every branch of the U.S. military.

USO Support of Women in the Military

The USO has supported women in the military since our organization was first founded in 1941 and women first began serving in the Armed Forces.

The first USO centers of World War II initially included separate, private rooms within the centers for female service members only, so that the WACs, WAVES and SPARs (as they were referred to in their respective branches) could have a place of respite all to themselves. Eventually, the USO opened USO Service Women’s Clubs, which were built entirely for female service members and included special programming for women.

Photo credit USO Photo

Female service members in a USO lounge in Iowa in 1942.

Following the end of World War II, the U.S. military – and the USO – was forever changed. Women were now a crucial part of the nation’s Armed Forces, which meant that they were also a core part of the military community that the USO supports.

In the decades since, women have fought for the right to serve while pregnant, hold pilot roles, lead majority-male units, fight in combat and much, much more. Today, women serve in more roles – and in more prestigious roles – than ever before, and the USO is there at every step of their service journey.

From being there as a place to rest at the airport before they fly to basic training; to handing them a USO Care Package filled with female-specific hygiene items when they deploy overseas; to hosting a women’s-only event on the front lines of the Middle East; to inviting them to a USO Special Delivery baby shower when they are far from their support networks; to offering them a way to connect with their kids back home through the USO Reading Program; to helping them discover their next step as they leave the military with the USO Pathfinder® Transition Program, women in the military can always turn to the USO.

DeSimone, Danielle. “Over 200 Years of Service: The History of Women in the U.S. Military.” United Service Organizations, The USO, 28 Feb. 2023, https://www.uso.org/stories/3005-over-200-years-of-service-the-history-of-women-in-the-us-military.

[jaketrains]

Jake & Friends: Reboot Series: Season 25: Series 1 (2023)

Characters

Jake Heaston

Zane Heaston

Rick Heaston

Kim Heaston

Grandbo

Jeanne

Leah

Sliver

Usually

Chris Kratt (PBS Kids and Amazon Prime Video)

Martin Kratt (PBS Kids and Amazon Prime Video)

Dr. Scott D. Sampson (PBS Kids and Amazon Prime Video)

Aviva

Koki

Jimmy Z

Wild Kratts Kids (PBS Kids and Amazon Prime Video)

Zach Varmitech

Donita Donata

Dabio

Chef Gourmand

Paisley Paver

Rex

Ryder

Chase

Rubble

Marshall

Rocky

Zuma

Skye

Robo-Dog

Everest

Tracker

Tuck and Ella

Rex

Liberty

Al (Pup)

Coral

(Cat Pack)

Wild

Rory

Leo (Cat Pack)

Shade

(Rubble’s Construction Crew)

Charger

Mix

Grandpa Gravel

Auntie Crane

Motor

Wheeler

Mayor Goodway

Chicketta

Julia Goodway

Julius Goodway

Mayor Greatway

Mr. Ducky-Doo

Mr. Porter

Alex Porter

Cap’n Turbot

Francisco Turbot

Tilly Turbot

Dr. Tammy Turbot

Taylor Turbot

(Ruff Ruff Pack)

Hubcap

Dwayne

Gasket

Mayor Humdinger

Kitten Catastrophe Crew

Harold Humdinger

Cheetah Humdinger

Helga Humdinger

Moby

McSquidly

Ace Sorensen

Tough Guy

Carmen

Marty Muckraker

Adventure City Camerawoman

Butch and Ruben

Kendra Wilson

Tony

Barney

Delores

Harris

Rocket

Danny

Arrby

Sid Swashbuckler the Pirate

Carols

Gus the Truck Driver

Mother Mer-Pup

Baby Mer-Pup

Kelp

Unnamed Mer-Pups

Katie

Cali

Shopkeeper Shelley

Farmer Zoe

Cafe Carl

Sweetie

Busby

Princess of Barkingburg

Earl of Barkingburg

Butler of Barkingburg Castle

Duke of Flappington

Jean-Claude

Claw

Sparks the Dragon

Speed Meister

Mr. McTurtle

Lily

Omar

Lucas

Juniper

Tyrannosaurus Rex

Timmy the T-Rex

Codi Gizmody

Elly-Dee

Park Ranger Rose

Camila (Rubble & Crew)

Mr. Hudson

River

Omar

Mandy (monkey)

Farmer Al

Ms. Marjorie

Maynard

Ladybird

The Copycat (Mr. Nibbles)

Hailey Daily

Thomas the Tank Engine

Gordon the Big Engine

James the Red Engine

Percy the Small Engine

Emily the Emerald Engine

Devious Diesel

Nia the Kenya Engine

Kana the Electric Engine

Kenji the Electric Engine

Riff and Jiff

Harold the Helicopter

Skiff the Sailboat

Carly the Crane

Sandy the Rail Speeder

Ashima of India

Beresford

Annie and Clarabel

Troublesome Trucks

Brake Car Bruno

Boxy

Whiff the Recycle Engine

Darcy the Driller

Sir Topham Hatt

Fireman Sam (character)

Penny Morris

Elvis Cridlington

Arnold McKinley

Ellie Phillips

Jodie Phillips

Station Officer Steele/Fire Captain Steele

Tom Thomas

Ben Hopper

Malcolm Williams

Rose Ravani

Sarah and James

Bronwyn Jones

Charlie Jones

Charlie Jones

Gareth Griffiths

Mike Flood

Helen Flood

Mandy Flood

Trevor Evans

Dilys Price

Norman Price

Derek Price

Mrs. Chen

Lily Chen

Moose Roberts

Joe Sparkes

Lizzie Sparkes

Hannah Sparkes

Bella Lasagne

Professor Pickles

Scoop Dooley

Krystyna Kaminski

Peter Kaminski

Radar

Nipper

Prince the Horse

Police Dog Shadow

Police Horse Kilo

Blue

Josh

Steve

Joe

Lola

Aly

Camila (Blue’s Clues & You!)

Magenta

Periwinkle

Rainbow Puppy

Mailbox

Sidetable Drawer

Malinda

Tickety Tock

Slippery Soap

(The Spice Family)

Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper

Paprika

Cinnamon

Sage and Ginger

Shovel and Pail

Firetruck

School Bus

Farmer McColl (Does Not Speak)

The Construction Workers (Cameo)

Drew (Cameo)

Unnamed Children (Cameo)

Unnamed Peoples (Cameo)

Cowgirl Beryl (Cameo)

Farmer Yumi (Cameo)

Luke Stars (Cameo)

Traveling Travis (Cameo)

Cletus (Cameo)

Mr. Wingnut (Cameo)

Mrs. Wingnut (Cameo)

Cora Colors (Cameo)

Toodles the Clown (Cameo)

Deirdre (Cameo)

Randy (Cameo)

Gustavo Goodway (Cameo)

Henry the Green Engine (Cameo)

Farona and Frederico (Cameo)

The Mayor of Adventure City (Mentioned)

Unnamed Adventure City Policeman (Mentioned)

Unnamed Adventure City Policewoman (Mentioned)

Scoop Dooley’s Cameraman (Mentioned)

Sally Thomas (Mentioned)

[keycomicbooks]

#SleepingBeauties #1 (2020) #AnnieWu Cover & #AlisonSampson Pencils, #RioYouers Story Based on the horror novel by #StephenKing and Owen King and adapted by Rio Youers (The Forgotten Girl) and Alison Sampson (Hit Girl, Winnebago Graveyard)! With A covers by Annie Wu (Black Canary, Hawkeye)! A strange sleeping sickness, known as Aurora, has fallen over the world, and strangest of all, it only affects women. In the small town of Dooling, a mysterious woman has walked out of the woods; she calls herself Eve and leaves a trail of carnage behind her. More mysterious: she's the only woman not falling asleep.  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D6ZC3F4

[dear-indies]

Hii!! Can you suggest me some biracial faceclaims? Preferably half white half black if you won’t mind 🙏🏻

Women:

Nina Sosanya (1969) Nigerian / English.

Tamara Taylor (1970) Black Canadian / Scottish.

Carmen Ejogo (1973) Nigerian / Scottish.

Amanda Brugel (1978) Black Canadian / English.

Megalyn Echikunwoke (1983) Nigerian / English and Scots-Irish.

Annie Ilonzeh (1983) Igbo Nigerian / Polish, English.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw (1983) Zulu South African / English.

Zawe Ashton (1984) Ugandan / English.

Natalie Gumede (1984) Zimbabwean / English.

Cush Jumbo (1985) Nigerian / English.

Jessica Lucas (1985) Black Canadian / European.

Ilfenesh Hadera (1985) Ethiopian / Unspecified White.

Cynthia Addai-Robinson (1985) Ghanaian / English.

Hannah John-Kamen (1989) Nigerian / Norwegian.

Jasmine Cephas Jones (1989) African-American / English.

Nanna Blondell (1986) Ghanaian / Swedish.

Logan Browning (1989) African-American / European.

Belinda Owusu (1989) Ghanaian / English.

Laura Harrier (1990) African-American / Rusyn, English, German, Swiss-German.

Paulina Singer (1991) African-American / Ukrainian.

Berta Vázquez (1992) Ethiopian / Ukrainian.

Kiersey Clemons (1993) African-American / European - is queer.

Aisha Dee (1993) African-American / Unspecified White.

Fola Evans-Akingbola (1994) Nigerian / British.

Jasmin Savoy Brown (1994) African-American / English, German, Norwegian, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish - is queer.

Corinne Foxx (1994) African-American / European.

Melissa Rakiro (1994) Kenyan / German, Irish.

Non-binary:

Olive Gray (1994) Zambian / English - non-binary - they/them

Quintessa Swindell (1997) African-American / Unspecified White - non-binary - he/they.

Tylan Grant (2001) Zambian / English - non-binary - they/he - is Autistic.

Men:

Daniel Sunjata (1971) African-American / Irish, German.

Richard Ayoade (1977) Nigerian / Norwegian.

Joey Ansah (1982) Ghanaian / English.

Kendrick Sampson (1988) African-American / English, other.

Regé-Jean Page (1990) Zimbabwean / British.

Elliot Knight (1990) Nigerian / English.

Jacob Artist (1992) African-American / Polish.

Justice Smith (1995) African-American / Italian, French-Canadian - is queer.

Jidenna (1985) Igbo Nigerian / English, German, Dutch.

Noah Gray-Cabey (1995) African-American / European.

Michael Evans Behling (1996) Nigerian / Unspecified White.

Odiseas Georgiadis (1996) Ghanaian / Greek.

Hey anon! Please remember manners when asking other helpers something and please let me know if you need more specific suggestions!

[readingonpluto]

RENE-GHOULS SHIP WEEKS - Day 7!

Thank you to @renegades-ship-weeks for hosting and keeping track of this event!

Spooky Free Day

Happy Halloween Rene-ghoul fans! For the final day I wanted to give my costume headcanons I’ve had for the characters for Y E A R S! So! Here we go! 

(There are a lot, so buckle up!)

Adrian & Nova: Corpse Bride, Victor and Emily

It seems like Nova’s type of movie, which she later shows Adrian and he too falls in love with it.

Just imagine Nova buying a second hand wedding dress and just throwing it in the dirt and making it dirty.

Even so, when she comes out in full costume for the first time Adrian tells her she is beautiful and she looks him over telling him he isn’t too bad himself. 

They would just be so iconic! 

Plus, Nova would rock Emily’s look!

Simon and Hugh could even by Nova a little spider and worm plush to complete her costume. 

Later, Adrian gives her a ring (he does the whole vow thing and placing it on her finger like in the movie) which she ends up wearing all year round. 

Danna & Narcissa - Nightmare Before Christmas, Sally and Jack

Danna wearing Jack’s suit and super awesome skeleton makeup! 

Narcissa wearing Sally’s dress and epic doll-like makeup! 

Do I need to say more?!

Power couple man! 

I can totally see the recreating iconic scenes from the movie and singing the songs, because A E S T H E T I C S 

Ruby & Oscar - Howl’s Moving Castle, Howl and Sophie

I just think they would be so creative in dressing up in costume! 

And it seems like they’re type of thing!

Nerdy enough for both of them yet cute enough to show their couple status!

Ruby look beautiful in Sophie’s dress and Oscar would pull off Howl perfectly! 

They would quote all the cheesy lines to each other and all their friends would roll their eyes at their cheese levels.

I can only imagine the amount of photos they take during the night.

Simon & Hugh - Beetlejuice, Lydia and Beetlejuice

I can’t really explain this one, but I think they’d just have so much fun as these characters. 

It just feels like a movie they would watch every year on Halloween!

I feel like Hugh would be Beetlejuice and Simon would do a version of Lydia. 

Like he’d could have a cool red tux or even a nice long red skirt combined with blouse. (Idk, but he’s look amazing!)

Speed Round!

Winston - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Willy Wonka

Leroy - Frankenstein, Victor 

Sampson - Ghostbusters (2016), Kevin

Callum - Edward Scissor Hands, Edward

Tina - Ghostbusters, Annie Potts 

Nova, Leroy, and Winston - The Nightmare Before Christmas, Lock; Shock; and Barrel 

Ace - The Nightmare Before Christmas, Oogie Boogie

Danna (again) - Princess and the Frog, Dr. Facilier

Maggie and Max - Kiki’s Delivery Service, Tombo and Kiki

AND FINALLY!

Nova, Callum, and Tina - Corpse Bride, Emily, Maggot, and Black Widow

(I just have this vision in my mind of the singing “Tears to Shed”.)

Happy Halloween everyone! Enjoy your night and be safe <3

[star-the-gremlin]

Sampson and Tala meeting tbe Tsuguri-Couffaine clan? Home?

Tala: Sampson, come here and greet your godsiblings and bring the pasalubong from the car

Sampson: Nice to finally meet you guys

Tala: Go greet your Tita Annie, bless

Sampson, hand out: Mano po, Tita Annie

Anarka: Bless *Sampson presses his forehead onto the back of Anarka's hand* Come here you little rascal *pulls Sampson into a bear hug*

*pasalubong-gift from afar

*Tita-Aunt

*Mano po: basically a blessing, po is to be more respectful

aefhskgvkp this is so wholesome ; ;

[providencepeakrp]

Hello! ive been wanting to join this lovely group for such a long time, but i'm nervous joining big groups as sometimes i get ignored. but, mwm and mwf over 25 please? your theme & graphics are stunning

First off, thank you so much for your compliments! We love to hear that you want to join our group. Secondly, I think I speak for everyone when I say that we’re a very welcoming group and that you won’t have a shortage of plotting when it comes to our members. Lastly, below is a list of our mosted wanted over 25. Members, feel free to add to the list in the reply section.

MWM

Raymond Ablack, Rahul Kohli, Chris Hemsworth, Manny Montana, Alex Landi, Tyler Hoechlin, Scott Speedman, Diego Luna, Daniel Sharman, Marwan Kenzari, Randall Park, Dan Levy, Henry Golding, Liam Hemsworth, Kendrick Sampson, Jack Falahee.

MWF

Bianca Lawson, Gabrielle Union, Jessica Roth, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Elodie Yung, Sofia Carson, Melissa Roxburgh, Kylie Bunbury, Moon Bloodgood, Aisha Dee, Annie Murphy, Viola Davis, Bethany Joy Lenz, Tessa Thompson, Aja Naomi King, Parveen Kaur.

[atlanticcanada]

Friends of fallen Edmonton officer from N.S. remember him as 'faithful' husband, 'loyal friend'

As displays of grief grow in Edmonton, a day after two city police officers were shot and killed on the job, a town in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley is also hurting.

Const. Travis Jordan, one of the officers killed, grew up in Coldbrook, N.S.

His friends say they are in disbelief, after talking to him only hours before his death.

“He was senselessly killed in the line of duty,” said Brodie Sampson. “Travis was the most dedicated husband, the most loyal friend, [and a] wonderful son to his parents.”

They say Jordan was the glue that held their friend group together.

“He was the most personable person you could ever meet,” said Paul Cyr. “The guy would give you his shirt off his back. It’s unfortunate that not everyone could’ve known him.”

Jordan graduated from Central Kings High School and pursued his dream of becoming a police officer. He and his wife Annie moved to Edmonton more than eight years ago.

“Annie is and was the love of life,” said Sampson. “He was so faithful to Annie and loved her so dearly. Every decision that he made was with Annie in mind.”

Jordan and Const. Brett Ryan were killed Thursday while responding to a family dispute at an apartment complex in Edmonton. Police say as the officers approached the unit in question, a 16-year-old came out and opened fire.

Police say they did not have time to return fire.

“He wasn’t given a fair fight,” said Sampson.

Jordan’s friends describe him as extremely competent.

“[He was] athletic. He was very quick, and he was often one of the fastest in all of the training drills,” said Sampson.

Multiple police sources tell CTV News Edmonton that the teen who shot the officers was involved in a shooting at a Pizza Hut days before.

Jordan’s family is now on their way to Edmonton. His two friends say they will likely follow in the days ahead.

“He’s definitely going to be missed by his friends and family,” said Cyr.

“Myself and Brodie, and Darcy, and all of his friends out here are definitely going to make sure that his mom, Judy, and his stepdad, Hubert, and [his] sister, Sheena, and all of his friends and family, are going to be supported and taken care of.”

Jordan’s friends tell CTV News Atlantic they’ve been in contact with the Edmonton Police Service and its chaplain. Decisions are being made about a police procession in Edmonton.

A police procession was held in Coldbrook on Thursday.

from CTV News - Atlantic https://ift.tt/gUINsiB

[kriegerins]

Wishlist: based off of Deborah Sampson. A woman who was so dedicated to the cause of war, she dressed as a man and served. She isn’t found out until she is deathly ill, and her secret is kept safe until the doctor’s niece falls in love with her persona. except, when finding out she isn’t a man, the niece loves her still. let Annie or Ymir have this, please. 

[graphicpolicy]

Preview: Sleeping Beauties #5 (of 10)

Sleeping Beauties #5 preview. In the small town of Dooling, a mysterious woman has walked out of the woods; she calls herself Eve and leaves a trail of carnage behind her. #Comics #ComicBooks

Sleeping Beauties #5 (of 10) Rio Youers (A) Alison Sampson (CA) Annie WuIn Shops: Jan 06, 2021SRP: $3.99 A strange sleeping sickness, known as Aurora, has fallen over the world, and strangest of all, it only affects women. In the small town of Dooling, a mysterious woman has walked out of the woods; she calls herself Eve and leaves a trail of carnage behind her. More mysterious: she’s the only…