Local World War II vet reflects on 95 years of life

  • Local World War II vet reflects on 95 years of life
    Local World War II vet reflects on 95 years of life
  • Above: Gregorio Salazar poses with an American flag next to a World War II Memorial Dedication Plaque in Washington D.C. in 2019. Left: Gregorio Salazar enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1945. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
    Above: Gregorio Salazar poses with an American flag next to a World War II Memorial Dedication Plaque in Washington D.C. in 2019. Left: Gregorio Salazar enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1945. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
DeWitt County residents may recognize 95-year-old Gregorio Salazar from his frequent lawn-mowing escapades atop his trusty John Deere riding mower. But there is much more to this local World War II veteran than meets the eye. Possibly the oldest World War II service member remaining in the county, Mr. Salazar’s 95 years of life demonstrate a love for family, country, and community. Following…

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