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DAV (Disabled American Veterans) A 94-year-old World War II veteran received his overdue military medals Monday, more than 70 years after surviving a prisoner-of-war camp and the Bataan Death March, the 65-mile Philippines trek that killed 11,000 people. politi.co/17GtlAM DAV Life Member Philip Coon received a Prisoner of War Medal, a Combat Infantryman Badge and a Bronze star during a ceremony at Tulsa International Airport, surrounded by friends and family. 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. A video interview of Mr. Coon: vimeo/39342692 #DAVpromises #VeteransUnited — at Tulsa International Airport.
Posted on: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 17:07:33 +0000

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