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Memorial Day on Eastern Standard

 

Memorial Day was intended as a time for honoring our nation's war dead. Today, it's best known as the unofficial start of summer. On this week's show, we'll discuss the holiday and how we can best honor those who've served and given their all.

Guests: Thomas W. Baker, Chairman of the Board for the Bluegrass Military Affairs Coalition;  (Ret) Army Colonel Jerry Cecil, recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism during the Vietnam War;  Mike Leaverton, Past Commandant of the Bluegrass Marine Corps League Detachment 1012

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