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White Bear Lake soldier killed in Kuwait supporting Operation Epic Fury
Messages of support “Our community is deeply saddened by the loss of Sergeant 1st Class Nicole Amor, who gave her life in service to our nation. As a devoted wife, mother and neighbor, her absence will be felt by all who knew her. We also recognize the immense sacrifice her family has made and will continue to make. Her memory will be honored by our city and never forgotten. Our hearts go out to her loved ones during this unimaginably difficult time, and we stand ready to support them in the days ahead.” – Mayor Mary Nicklawske “The Post and Auxiliary members of WBL VFW Post 1782 extend our condolences and sympathy to the family, comrades and other friends of Sergeant First Class Nicole Amor. She had served in the military for more than 20 years... The Commander has contacted the 103rd Sustainment Command and has offered the WBL VFW and American Legion’s support through the Casualty Assistance Officer. This officer is the one who will help the next of kin through this difficult time. “The veterans of White Bear Lake ask the community to keep her, her family, and her comrades in your prayers during this challenging time. We will never forget her service.” – White Bear Lake VFW Post 1782
BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, 39, of White Bear Lake, is one of the six Army Reserve Officers killed while supporting Operation Epic Fury.
The U.S. Department of War (DoW) announced the deaths last week. Others killed include Capt. Cody A. Khork, 35, of Winter Haven, Florida; Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, Nebraska; Sgt. Declan J. Coady, 20, of West Des
“Ramsey County is deeply saddened by the loss of Sergeant 1st Class Nicole Amor of White Bear Lake, who was killed in action while serving our country in Kuwait. She was a devoted wife, mother and neighbor. I extend my condolences to all who knew her and recognize the immense sacrifice her family has made and will continue to make. I ask you to keep Nicole’s family and fellow service members in your thoughts during this difficult time. Thank you to all who serve.” – Ramsey County Commissioner (District 1) Tara Jebens-Singh
Moines, Iowa; Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien, 45, of Waukee, Iowa; and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, 54, of Sacramento, California. The six died on March 1 in Port Shuaiba, SEE NICOLE AMOR, PAGE 9
Vadnais Heights resident dances to 100 and beyond If it’s Ed Ehrenreiter’s party, he’ll dance if he wants to. Ehrenreiter, who turns 100 on March 17, has seen his life twist and turn through many challenges, whether it was the Great Depression, World War II or the loss of many friends over the years. However, he has no intention of slowing down; true to his mantra of persistence, he plans to continue moving forward while giving back to others as much as he can.
“He’s always helpful and willing to do fun stuff,” said Tammi Roach, Ed’s granddaughter. “I like living through his eyes every day, because he’s just so grateful to be here. He’s impacted so many people that know him, and he always tells them the same thing: ‘Just keep moving.’” As Ehrenreiter recalls, his childhood began during the hardships of the Great Depression. While attending Washington High School on Rice Street and playing football, he landed his first job at 13, working at a small market for 39 cents an hour. SEE 100TH BIRTHDAY ADVICE, PAGE 13
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Vadnais Heights resident Ed Ehrenreiter celebrates 100 with a fellow centurian Florence.
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