To wrap up Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Army Contracting Command-Redstoneâs Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council held a virtual observance to help raise awareness and highlight the contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islanders.
David Madriaga, a council member and a contract specialist with Army Contracting Command-Redstoneâs Post Awards Division, played a key role in organizing the event. Madriagaâs father was a Filipino scout during World War II. He escaped the Bataan Death March where nearly 66,000 Filipino prisoners of war marched 66 miles to prison camps.
âOur group is a small minority of America. It takes a strong, confident and thoughtful nation to take the time to recognize us and our accomplishments in order to learn more about each other,â Madriaga said.
Galesburg in WWII: Local men leave for armed forces training
Talbot Fisher
As Greece and Yugoslavia fell to Nazi forces in April 1941, Galesburg sent more men to serve in the American armed forces and a new mayor took control of the city.
During the two-week period of April 13-26, Adolf Hitler’s troops pounded Balkan nations into submission. On the 18th, the Register-Mail reported that Yugoslavia had fallen and things were not going well for the Allies in Greece.
Everyday the front page blared the news of the Balkan fighting. By the 22nd, the reports were making it sound clear that Greek and British troops were going to lose the fight for Greece.
Dozens gather in Augusta to celebrate WWII veteran s 100th birthday
On Monday, Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient Don Lucero turns 100. Dozens took part in a parade Sunday to honor the three-times prisoner of war Author: Sean Stackhouse (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 9:50 PM EDT June 6, 2021 Updated: 11:24 PM EDT June 6, 2021
AUGUSTA, Maine It was a special day Sunday for WWII hero, and now Augusta resident Don Lucero. Just one day before his 100th birthday, dozens took part in a drive-by parade to celebrate. To me, he is the epitome of bravery and courage, said Laurie Sidelinger with Honor Flight Maine.
More than 100 people were out in Augusta to take part in the parade. It was organized by Honor Flight and the Maine Patriot Guard Riders. Neighbors, friends, and others were there to support Don.
Some time ago, I told my friend Dave Bartholomew I was going to Midway. Dave, retired from the U.S. Marine Corps, was astonished. “Why are you going there?”