Category Archives: In the News

Southwest Airlines takes care of grieving grandfather

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

Legacy.com strives to provide better service than our customers and clients expect.  And we’re always pleased to read stories about other companies who do the same.  One such story recently caught our attention. On January 6th, Nancy and Mark Dickinson … Continue reading →

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Coretta Scott King: the woman behind Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Posted on January 17, 2011 by

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day today, we pause to take a look at his widow’s role in making this day a reality. On April 4, 1968, civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated by … Continue reading →

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Mikayla’s final wish

Posted on December 27, 2010 by

In August, 6 year old Mikayla Francis was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma, a rare form of liver cancer.  Last month, she told her parents that her biggest wish was that she not be forgotten after she passed away.  The Herald Sun … Continue reading →

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Paying tribute to the Marine Corps

Posted on November 12, 2010 by

235 years ago this week, the United States Marine Corps was founded as an infantry unit aboard naval vessels.  Widely regarded as an effective and fierce fighting force, the Marines are known for their pride in the Corps.  And Legacy.com … Continue reading →

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Legacy.com salutes veterans

Posted on November 8, 2010 by

Veterans Day is November 11. Although this is a day to honor all veterans, and we’ll certainly remember to reach out to the veterans who are still with us to thank them for their service, it seems most fitting to … Continue reading →

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Midterm elections and political Guest Books

Posted on November 1, 2010 by

Guest Books for politicians are among Legacy.com’s most-signed. If you visit our Remember Politicians site, you can view obituaries and Guest Books for Presidents Reagan and Ford, senators like Edward Kennedy, mayors like Maynard Jackson, and many other major players … Continue reading →

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Rosa Parks: a tribute

Posted on October 22, 2010 by

On December 1, 1955, an African-American seamstress was arrested after refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man.   That incident sparked the 381 day Montgomery Bus Boycott and launched then-unknown local minister Martin Luther King, Jr. to … Continue reading →

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Memories of Mr. Hames: A World Teachers’ Day Tribute

Posted on October 4, 2010 by

In recognition of World Teachers’ Day on October 5th, Legacy.com is honoring educators. Read Legacy.com team member Jessica’s tribute to teachers who made a difference in her life, then visit Legacy.com’s special memorial site for teachers. Teachers. I’ve had a … Continue reading →

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