A big salute to you Mr. Coon for your service and sacrifice. ----- The 94-year-old survivor of a POW labor camp and the Bataan Death March received the Prisoner of War Medal, Bronze Star and the Combat Infantryman Badge after he and his son, Michael, returned from a trip to Japan to promote understanding and healing with the U.S. A couple of dozen people applauded wildly after the medals were presented to Coon, who was seated in a wheelchair. He lifted his ball cap in recognition, exposing a shock of silver hair. Ive been blessed to come this far in life, he said, a tear streaming down one cheek. I thank the Lord for watching over me.
Posted on: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 01:18:02 +0000
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