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Memorial pays constant tribute to fallen soldiers
On Memorial Day the Franklin County Veterans Memorial was dedicated before the courthouse, honoring 193 local soldiers who died or went missing in action. The ceremony featured a Marine color guard, remarks from dignitaries, and a Bible passage about sacrifice. The wall lists 193 names including Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Paul Riordan and local ties to Vietnam. A donor-brick program and sidewalk tributes accompany the wall, with vigil for missing relatives like Kenneth R. Hough and ongoing public reflection.
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Walter Rubel Herald
Gug Durbin
Jimmy L. Johnson
Durbin
Franklin County
United States Marine Corps
Kansas City
Paul Riordan
Riordan
Cassino
Italy
Cassi
Kansas National Guard
Vietnam
Jimmy Johnson
Harvey Nicholson
Karen Douthat
Kenneth R. Hough
Pacific
Douthat