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- Frisco's annual Memorial Day event draws about 500 attendees
Frisco's annual Memorial Day event at the Veterans Memorial located in Frisco Commons drew an estimated 500 attendees. This year's iteration included a guest speaker, retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Barry Bridger, who was a six-year prisoner of war during the Vietnam War. Photo by Anthony Tosie.
June 12, 2013 - The Frisco Enterprise - Former World War II POW receives awards
A former prisoner of war from World War II received special recognition on Friday in Augusta. Click here for photos. Donald Lucero, 92, received replacements for his medals. For his bravery and valor, Lucero was awarded two Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart and several other citations. Lucero survived the Bataan death march, during which thousands of U.S. and Filipino soldiers died while being ...
June 8, 2013 - WMTW Portland - World War II Veteran Awarded Lost Medals
A World War II veteran celebrated his birthday in style at the state house Friday. Donald Lucero of Augusta is a former prisoner of war who was awarded several service medals for valor. Over the course of many moves he lost his medals, including a purple heart and two bronze stars. Friday a . . .
June 8, 2013 - WABI Bangor