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Thursday Is Vernon Baker Day

Posted by DFO

Dec. 16, 2009 1:44 p.m. • 2 comments

Idaho Gov. Butch Otter has proclaimed Thursday will be “Vernon J. Baker Day,” in honor of the St. Maries resident who is the only living African-American Medal of Honor recipient from World War II. Read more.

Two comments on this post so far. Add yours!

Stickman on December 16 at 3:48 p.m.
I would love to meet Vernon, hopefully that might come true this year. I would also love to give him one of my very prized sticks, that would make my year.
wheels on December 17 at 8:38 a.m.
Me too Stick.Sounds like a great man.Maybe JIMMYMAC could arrange it as he is from St Maries.

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