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Three area war heroes were honored during a ceremony Wednesday morning at Lubbock's Monument of Courage.
City Councilwoman Latrelle Joy presented a proclamation honoring Medal of Honor recipient Air Force Lt. Col. George Davis, of Lubbock, who died serving the United States during the Korean War.
Purple Heart recipients Sgt. 1st Class Javier J. Gutierrez, of San Antonio, and Sgt. 1st Class Antonio Rey Rodriguez, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, will also be honored at the ceremony at the Monument of Courage in Huneke Park, located at 82nd Street and Nashville Avenue. Gutierrez and Rodriguez were killed in combat in Afghanistan on Feb. 9, 2020. The Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 0900, the VFW Post 2466 and the Friends of the Monument of Courage will host the event.