Category Archives: History

Remembering the Challenger Tragedy

Posted on January 28, 2020 by vanbraman

The Challenger Shuttle tragedy happened 34 years ago today. At the time I was in college in Irving, Texas. I can vividly remember going down to the student commons between class and seeing everyone gathered around the TV screen watching … Continue reading →

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The Mayor of South Bend, Indiana

Posted on January 26, 2020 by vanbraman

One of the early mayors of South Bend, Indiana was the cousin of my 3rd Great Grandfather William Absalom Leeper. David Rohrer Leeper was the son of Samuel Leeper the brother of Absalom Leeper my 4th Great Grandfather. David Rohrer … Continue reading →

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