Spokane veteran Michael O'Flaherty

Michael O'Flaherty, 82, served as a sergeant in the Marines from 1955-59. On Wednesday, Nov.11, he made a trip to the Illuminating Courage monument at the Spokane Arena, to visit a memorial paver brick for his friend, U.S.M.C. Sgt. Joseph Hank Melanson.

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Wed., Nov. 11, 2020

Michael O'Flaherty, 82, served as a sergeant in the Marines from 1955-59. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, he made a trip to the Illuminating Courage monument at the Spokane Arena, to visit a memorial paver brick for his friend, U.S.M.C. Sgt. Joseph Hank Melanson.

Dan Pelle The Spokesman-Review
Michael O’Flaherty, 82, a Marine veteran, on Wednesday made a trip to the Illuminating Courage monument at the Spokane Arena, visiting a memorial paver brick for his friend, Marine Sgt. Joseph Hank Melanson.

Dan Pelle The Spokesman-Review
Michael O'Flaherty, 82, served as a sergeant in the Marines from 1955-59. On Wednesday, Nov.11, he made a trip to the Illuminating Courage monument at the Spokane Arena, to visit a memorial paver brick for his friend, U.S.M.C. Sgt. Joseph Hank Melanson.

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Michael O'Flaherty, 82, served as a sergeant in the Marines from 1955-59. On Wednesday, Nov.11, he made a trip to the Illuminating Courage monument at the Spokane Arena, to visit a memorial paver brick for his friend, U.S.M.C. Sgt. Joseph Hank Melanson.

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Michael O'Flaherty, 82, served as a sergeant in the Marines from 1955-59. On Wednesday, Nov.11, he made a trip to the Illuminating Courage monument at the Spokane Arena, to visit a memorial paver brick for his friend, U.S.M.C. Sgt. Joseph Hank Melanson.

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