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Eudora Veterans Memorial dedicated

A new Eudora Veterans Memorial has been dedicated to remember “All Gave Some, Some Gave All.”

A ceremony was held at the memorial, located in front of Outfitters at the intersection of state Highways 301 and 304 in Eudora on Tuesday.  

The idea for the Eudora Veterans Memorial is from Robert Pool, Purple Heart recipient Simon Dean, his brother Lowry Dean, and many other veterans and supporters. 

Among those on hand for Tuesday’s ceremony were World War II prisoner of war Olin Pickens, who will be age 100 in November, and Marine Corps veteran Earl Ward. 

Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.

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