First Lieutenant Richard Armstrong, a 14-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army was one of those heroes who keep America free.

After enlisting at the age of 17, 1st Lt. Armstrong, served in Marine Reconnaissance, qualified as a Navy Combat Diver, became a Green Beret, and was just short of earning his flight wings when he became permanently disabled because of a service-connected illness.

Armstrong's daughter, Carly, a Marietta resident, recently received a college scholarship from Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund. She is a freshman at the University of Mississippi. Her sister, Cameron, has been on scholarship for three years.

Lt. Armstrong, who passed away a few years after Carly's birth, was awarded a number of medals and commendations for his service including the Humanitarian Service Medal and the Navy Achievement Medal.

The Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund has awarded more than $3 million to the sons and daughters of military heroes. Visit www.fascholarship.com or www.freedomalliance.org.

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Logan Weber, along with wife, Katie, and their baby daughter celebrated a campaign kick-off for Marietta School Board, Ward 1 at a barbecue hosted by his parents, Cindi and Dr. Warren Weber on Sept. 27.

Family members attending included Logan's mother-in-law, Barbara Myers of Snellville, and aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Papalia of Sarasota, Fla. Among the many attending were Logan's former Scout leaders, Julie and Ed Cone, junior high band director Jeff DeJarnette, Gail Robins-Brinkman, Ginger and Mike Harper, Margaret Kirkland, Kelly Kite, Kimberly Kite, Elizabeth Smith, Susanne Smith and Bonnie and Ernie Wagoner.

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The First Ovation Awards originally scheduled for Oct. 5 at the Cobb Civic Center has been postponed. The new date and venue for the event is Oct. 26 at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre. Call the Jennie T. Anderson box office at (770) 528-8490 for ticketing information.

The Ovation Awards recognize individuals who make significant contributions to the arts in Cobb County.

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Campbell High School Class of 1959 will conduct its 50th class reunion Friday and Saturday. Reunion events include: a tour of Fitzhugh Lee School and a meet-and-greet reception at the Smyrna Community Center on Friday at 6:00 p.m; golf tournament at Legacy Golf Links on Saturday (contact is George Jenkins, gdanjenk@yahoo.com); and dinner dance at 6:00 p.m. at Marietta Country Club on Saturday night. Visit www.chs1959.org or call Malinda Mortin at (770) 422-0803 or (912) 638-2992.

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10 Women of Hope Girl's Night Out is Thursday from 6-8 pm at the The Mansour Center, 995 Roswell Street. Enjoy shopping, socializing and fun. Proceeds go to support single mothers in immediate financial crises. Cost is $25.

Sally Litchfield is a longtime Marietta resident. She formerly practiced law in Marietta and now stays home to raise her two children. Send Sally news at sallylit@bellsouth.net. Call Sally at (770) 425-7122.