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Colorado World War II veteran trying to gain Silver Star By DAVID BITTONApril 18, 2021 GMT Before World War II veteran Armand Sedgeley crosses the finish line of life, he has one final mission: to receive the Silver Star his commanders put him up for after a harrowing bomber flight over Europe. At 99, and with a tired heart, Sedgeley lives at a Lakewood retirement community with 90-year-old friend turned hospice caregiver Marilyn Bourque. The pair became friends in the past two years — after both had lost their life-long partners — and Bourque offered up her two-bedroom apartment and a he...

Before World War II veteran Armand Sedgeley crosses the finish line of life, he has one final mission: to receive the Silver Star his commanders put him up for after a harrowing bomber flight over Europe. At 99, and with a tired heart, Sedgeley lives at a Lakewood retirement community with 90-year-old friend turned hospice caregiver Marilyn Bourque. The pair became friends in the past two years — after both had lost their life-long partners — and Bourque offered up her two-bedroom apartment and a helping hand. “He is very good company,” said Bourque, who has been caring for Sedgeley...