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The ArkLaMiss is home to thousands of veterans and war heroes. The sacred oath of leaving no soldier behind hits home for one Northeast Louisiana family and community.

By PATRICK FORD patrick@southwesttimes.com   Lt. Nino Sylmar recently traveled to Las Cruces, N.M., to receive a Congressional Gold Medal for his World War II (WWII) service. A ceremony was held to commemorate both the Americans and Filipinos who fought in the Philippines. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest award that can be bestowed to a civilian.

A 21-gun salute rang out and planes roared over the Presidio in a ceremony Saturday commemorating the 81st anniversary of the Bataan Death March.

Filipino World War II veterans were given the ultimate honor for their service on Saturday: The congressional gold medal.

Thousands of Americans died during the Bataan Death March. We observe the anniversary of the march in April. These World War II heroes deserve to be remembered for their sacrifice.

The Battle of Bataan, which was fought in the Philippines, was the first major military campaign in the Asian theatre of World War II after the attack on Pearl Harbor. | Local News from KRQE News 13 in Albuquerque, New Mexico

New Mexicans among U.S and Filipino troops who bravely fought Japanese

What began as a fun father-daughter activity turned into a lifetime memory for Ed and Juliette Hirzel of Upper St. Clair.

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