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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.