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Memorial Day

May 27th, 2011, 10:25 am · 4 Comments · posted by

Jerilee and reporter Tom Roeder tell the story of a few Korean War vets for Memorial Day. See the story in Sunday’s Gazette or on Gazette.com

Every morning, Korean War veteran Paul Berwick puts out his Marine Corp. flag and U.S. flag on either side of his garage. Thursday, May 26, 2011. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)

The face of Korean veteran Lester Stroup is reflected in the case of medals that he received from the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Stroup was a prisoner of war in North Korea for nearly three years. Tuesday, May 24, 2011. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)

West Point graduate David Hughes fought in the Korean War. Hughes is a local historian and longtime resident of Old Colorado City. Thursday, May 26, 2011. Hughes was wearing his medal he received for being a Distinguised West Point graduate. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)

Mike Skerik is a local Korean War veteran. An American flag flies everyday on his front porch. Tuesday, May 24, 2011. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)

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