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Kearny Mayor Sam Hosler speaks at the ceremony.
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Chris Vasquez Vietnam Veteran, Mike Dinwiddie 1955-1969 Coast Guard John Hernandez | Copper Basin News
Guest Speaker Frank W. Giroux, Military Order of the Purple Heart. John Hernandez | Copper Basin News
Vietnam Veteran Joe Romero and Patrick Avelar, Navy. John Hernandez | Copper Basin News
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On Nov. 11, 2014 the Town of Kearny had a Veteran’s Day celebration to honor and thank our veterans. The event was held at the new Kearny flag display which was designed after the flag pole of the U.S.S. Arizona. The Ray High School Color Guard presented the colors. The guest speaker was Frank W. Giroux of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Kearny Mayor thanked the audience for their patriotism and the veterans for their service and sacrifice. He led the audience in singing the Star Spangled Banner.
John Hernandez lives in Oracle. He is retired and enjoys writing and traveling. He is active in the Oracle Historical Society. He covers numerous public events, researches historical features and writes business/artist profiles.
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