Monday, January 17, 2005

New Berlin honors Michelle Witmer

Michelle Witmer had the sad distinction of being the first woman National Guard member killed in combat, when her convoy was ambushed in Iraq last April. Michelle was a New Berlin resident, so the New Berlin Common Council has decided to honor her memory. They are about to approve the naming of a brand-new street for her: Michelle Witmer Memorial Drive.

The street will run past the new library, which is scheduled to open next month. According to Michelle's family, she loved to read, so this is a fitting tribute.

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