SALUTE OUR
HEROES
World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
WWII vet talks with active duty Air Force airman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10
Surviving son recalls family ’ s military journey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14
Army Corporal ’ s remains returned home after more than 65 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18
★ A SPECIAL PUBLICATION OF THE TIMES-TRIBUNE & SENTINEL-ECHO ★ SALUTE OUR HEROES
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