The Lisbon Reporter

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Friday, January 20, 2012

Hey Brooks, Here's A Real Example Of A Hometown Hero!!!

Millinocket vet, 89, gets Purple Heart for World War II service

By Nick Sambides Jr., BDN Staff

MILLINOCKET, Maine — Edwin Waite suffered a leg wound, had several terrifying experiences and gained an enormous sense of pride from his service as a B-17 bomber pilot during World War II.

What he’s never had is a Purple Heart for his wound — until Thursday, that is.
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, helped pin the medal on the 89-year-old U.S. Army Air Corps veteran’s chest during a brief ceremony at the Waite family’s home on Thursday.

Waite alternately beamed and cried as the kitchen full of friends and family saluted him with a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Waite said he was deeply honored by the ceremony and didn’t mind having to await the recognition for so many years.

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Mr. Waite, We Thank You For Your Service To Our Country! Our Sincerest Congratulations!