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Wichita Vets Get Long Overdue Honor | Wichita News
In Wichita, Kansas, a dedicated volunteer group called Friends of the Wichita Pioneers has spent years uncovering forgotten Civil War to Korean War veterans buried in unmarked graves at Highland Cemetery. After identifying 25 heroes, they’re finally getting free military markers — but faced a $25 administrative fee per headstone. With the city unexpectedly waiving that charge too, all 25 veterans will soon be honored with proper memorials. The group plans a rededication ceremony on November 14th — a powerful reminder that persistence and respect can turn history’s overlooked sacrifices into…
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