Friends, family and strangers turn out to honor Vietnam Veteran

Friday, September 14, 2012

Above, from left, Jennifer Warwick shares a moment with her father, Vietnam Veteran William "Bill" Warwick of Cambridge, as he holds the hand of his wife, Wanda Warwick, just following a Silver Star presentation at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in McCook last weekend. Above right, just prior to the Silver Star presentation, Bill Warwick is accompanied by his granddaughter, Riley Warwick. Right, Bill Warwick and daughter, Jennifer Warwick, embrace following the ceremony. Jennifer was the driving force behind seeing her father properly awarded the Silver Star, 44 years after he was officially recognized as a recipient. Below, far left, Bill Warwick is thanked for his service by, second from left, retired Col. Jim Truscott of Washington D.C., as Nebraska National Guard members and others form a line to await their opportunity to thank Warwick. More than 100 retired, active duty and civilian personel attended the ceremony, sharing their experiences and gratitude.

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