Cpl. Ronald Payne, Jr., saved his best friend before being killed in Afghanistan.
Tag: Veterans
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Memorial Day Marked With Annual Tribute
U.S. Rep. Scott Franklin spoke to a crowd of about 200 people.
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Monuments & Memories: 8th ‘Flight To Honor’ Brings Local Veterans to D.C.
86 Polk County military veterans took a one-day trip to Washington to visit the war memorials.
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Veterans Day: Lakeland to Honor Service Members with Many Events
An annual breakfast, ceremony and parade will celebrate Lakeland’s veterans.
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Franklin Hosting ‘Vet Fest’ on Saturday to Help Veterans Access Benefits
Event will be a one-stop shop to help veterans with health benefits, toxic exposure screenings, claims assistance and other services.