Larry Doane

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The long haul: Doane on the march

By Larry Doane | May 25, 2009

At the Sugarbush Resort this spring, VPR commentators gathered to address a common theme, and this week we’re hearing some of their thoughts. "The Long Haul" inspired commentator Larry Doane to reflect on what it sometimes takes to simply keep going.

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Doane: A Memorial Day Resolution

By Larry Doane | May 22, 2009

Military veteran and commentator Larry Doane has made a Memorial Day resolution.

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Doane: Veterans and suicide

By Larry Doane | April 22, 2009

The Army has recently announced that suicides within its ranks have reached the highest level in 28 years.  It’s a statistic that neither shocks nor surprises commentator Larry Doane.

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Doane: Peaceful Transfer of Power

By Larry Doane | January 12, 2009

To military veteran and commentator Larry Doane, Inauguration Day is a cause for celebrating what it represents.

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Veterans’ Day

By Larry Doane | November 11, 2008

Today is Veteran’s Day – a day we set aside each year to honor our veterans. It’s also a day that brings mixed emotions to commentator Larry Doane, who has deployed with the Vermont National Guard.

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War Memorials

By Larry Doane | October 7, 2008

This September 11th, a memorial was dedicated to fallen members of the Vermont National Guard. Commentator and Guard Captain Larry Doane offers a soldier’s view of its significance.