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Alexandria Dad Chris Faber Dies, 44
Alexandria dad Chris Faber died on July 4, 2023. He was 44 years old.
A father of two, Chris' obituary says he "valued education as a foundational tool for success," having established college savings plans for his children.
A GoFundMe campaign launched for his children, Harper and Tanner, and wife, Heather, had raised more than $18,200 as of Friday, July 14.
In a touching Facebook tribute, Heather noted Chris died unexpectedly at home. July 11 would've been the 15th anniversary of their first date.
With a shattered heart I share that on July 4th, my amazing husband and best friend p…
Near-Drowning Victims Airlifted After Being Pulled From DC Pool: Reports
Two near-drowning victims at a Washington DC pool were resuscitated by a CPR instructor who happened to be nearby and DC's first responders, according to various news reports.
After the man and woman were pulled from the bottom of the deep end at the Theodore Hagans Pool around 5 p.m., Thursday, July 13, Jermaine Hunter got to work, as reported by WJLA. Hunter has 15 years of CPR instruction, he told the outlet.
MPD officers, lifeguards and Hunter continued CPR until DC Fire and EMS arrived, who were able to resuscitate the victims, they confirmed.
According to Fox5, the victims…
Victim Called 911 While Left To Die On Side Of MD Road By Heartless Armed Robbers: Police
The man who authorities say shot and killed his victim during a robbery earlier this year in Maryland has been convicted of murder.
Jackson Garcia, 20, of Silver Spring, was found guilty by a jury of first-degree murder, use of a firearm in commission of crime of violence, armed robbery, and conspiracy to commit armed robbery on Thursday, July 13, according to a release from the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office.
The charges stem from the Feb. 17, 2022 killing of 22-year-old Jose Osvaldo Genao Romero.
According to court documents, Garcia and co-conspirator Malik D. Jeff…
Arlington Teacher Recovering From Stroke Sees Surge Of Support
Support is on the rise for an Arlington teacher recovering after having suffered a stroke.
Jill Eskenas, who teaches second grade at Randolph, began her day as usual Tuesday, April 18, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched for her.
That evening, Jill called a friend complaining of a headache and intense neck pain. Tragically, Jill suffered a hemorrhagic stroke, at just 39 years old, without warning, the campaign says.
"She spent 12 days in the ICU and 6 days on the Neuro floor at INOVA Fairfax Hospital," the campaign says. Jill remained hospitalized at INOVA Fairfax Inpatient Reha…
