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Artist Michael Ives Celebrates WWII Paratrooper Tom Rice (video)

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The work of Artist Michael Ives captures events in Coronado that bring us together and remind us of the joy of being part of this community. His latest piece celebrates WWII Paratrooper Tom Rice, who parachuted onto to Coronado Beach for his 100th birthday.

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Brad Willis is an author and retired network news foreign correspondent who has worked in Afghanistan, Iraq, Africa, Latin America and Asia. He has received national and international awards for compassionate journalism and for his war coverage. Brad is a longtime Coronado resident who has also served as Commissioner of Public Art for the City of Coronado. Send news tips or story ideas to: [email protected].

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