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Article: Hamlin native writes tribute to Lincoln County veterans
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- Charleston Gazette
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- September 25, 2003
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As Bob L. VandeLinde sees it, Lincoln County has produced some of
America's most tenacious protectors of freedom.
"Lincoln Countians are very special, patriotic people. They always
step up when the country is in trouble," VandeLinde said.
He should know. VandeLinde is a Lincoln County native who was
wounded in action as a U.S. Army paratrooper in the Korean War.
Retired from the insurance business, the Hamlin High School
graduate began reflecting on the sacrifices made by other Lincoln
County men and women, from World War I to Desert Storm.
"I got to thinking that there are more heroes from Lincoln County
than Chuck Yeager," VandeLinde said.
To back up his claim, he ...