Being With The People — A Diary by Kirk Edwards: Leningrad 1989 — Sunday, June 25, 1989
For The Madera Tribune The Soviet Union pin shown here was a gift to Kirk Edwards. It was symbolic of his visit — the coming together of...
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Being With The People - A Diary by Kirk Edwards: Leningrad 1989 — Saturday, June 24, 1989
For The Madera Tribune This homemade shadow box features many souvenirs from CWO Kirk Edwards’ trip to Leningrad. It features shoulder...
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Being With The People — A Diary by Kirk Edwards: Leningrad 1989 — Friday, June 23, 1989
For The Madera Tribune CWO Kirk Edwards receiving the “Spirit of the Bear Award” from the Commandant of the Coast Guard with the...
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Being With The People: A Diary by Kirk Edwards: Leningrad 1989 — Thursday, June 22, 1989
For The Madera Tribune A photo of the Coast Guard Band performing at the Village of Pushkin in the Soviet Union. THE UNITED STATES COAST...
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Being With The People — A Diary by Kirk Edwards: Leningrad 1989 — Wednesday, June 21
For The Madera Tribune Kirk Edwards is shown here holding the Russian flag presented to him as a gift from a member of the Soviet band....
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Being With The People: Leningrad 1989 — Tuesday June 20, 1989
For The Madera Tribune This drawing of Kirk Edwards was done by a member of the Russian band while Edwards was in Leningrad with the...
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Being With The People: Leningrad; June 20, 1989
For The Madera Tribune A Russian-American concert. CWO Edwards is pictured, fourth from left, in a blue uniform. The Leningrad Military...
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Being With The People: Leningrad 1989
For The Madera Tribune In 1989, Kirk Edwards, a 1973 MHS graduate had an experience unique to any Madera native. He traveled as a member...
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