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Nebraska ceremony honors two Medal of Honor heroes for their sacrifice

A wreath-laying ceremony in Nebraska paid tribute to Captain Edmond Butler and Ensign John Parle, two Medal of Honor recipients remembered for their sacrifices.

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WHO’S FACING COSTLY CAR REPAIRS BECAUSE OF POTHOLES. DOZENS REMEMBER TWO LOCAL SOLDIERS AND MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS. WREATHS WERE LAID OUT TODAY TO PAY RESPECTS TO CAPTAIN EDMUND BUTLER, WHO RECEIVED THE MEDAL IN 1895. AND U.S. ARMY ENSIGN JOHN CARDINALE, WHO RECEIVED THE MEDAL OF HONOR IN 1943. THOSE WHO ATTENDED TONIGHT SAY IT’S STILL IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THEIR SACRIFICES. IT’S FOR. I FEEL IT’S FOR OUR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO UNDERSTAND WHY THEY HAVE FREEDOMS AND THE INDIVIDUALS THAT SACRIFICE THEIR

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A wreath-laying ceremony in Nebraska honored Captain Edmond Butler and Ensign John Parle, two Medal of Honor recipients, for their service and sacrifices. Capt. Edmond Butler received the Medal of Honor in 1895, and Ensign John Parle was awarded the honor in 1943. Those who attended the ceremony stressed the importance of remembering their sacrifices. “I feel it’s for our future generations to understand why they have freedoms and the individuals that sacrifice their lives,” said Vicki Ozenbaugh.Nebraska has had 73 Medal of Honor recipients.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

A wreath-laying ceremony in Nebraska honored Captain Edmond Butler and Ensign John Parle, two Medal of Honor recipients, for their service and sacrifices.

Capt. Edmond Butler received the Medal of Honor in 1895, and Ensign John Parle was awarded the honor in 1943.

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Those who attended the ceremony stressed the importance of remembering their sacrifices.

“I feel it’s for our future generations to understand why they have freedoms and the individuals that sacrifice their lives,” said Vicki Ozenbaugh.

Nebraska has had 73 Medal of Honor recipients.

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.

NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

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