The medal was pinned close to Cyril Emmerich’s heart. It was appropriate. The 97-year-old World War II veteran loves his country. Emmerich, of Overbrook was presented with France’s National Order of the Legion of Honour medal on Saturday at Bravo! Cucina Italian in the Waterfront in Homestead. “This means a
Knowing shorthand most likely helped Cyril Emmerich return from World War II alive. The 96-year-old Army veteran from Overbrook left the U.S. on D-Day — 77 years ago today, on June 6, 1944. Shortly after he arrived in Normandy, France, on June 17, 
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