A salute to Leonard Roy Harmon

  • U.S. military veterans line up and salute during the playing of Taps at the conclusion of the Salute to Ceruo’s 150th and Leonard Roy Harmon Saturday, Feb. 4. PHOTO BY HANS LAMMEMAN
    U.S. military veterans line up and salute during the playing of Taps at the conclusion of the Salute to Ceruo’s 150th and Leonard Roy Harmon Saturday, Feb. 4. PHOTO BY HANS LAMMEMAN
  • Above: A Texas Historical Commission marker commemorates Leonard Roy Harmon and his legacy outside the Cuero Municipal Park Clubhouse.
    Above: A Texas Historical Commission marker commemorates Leonard Roy Harmon and his legacy outside the Cuero Municipal Park Clubhouse.
  • Right: Master of Ceremony Paul Harber explains the purpose of Saturday’s event to guests.
    Right: Master of Ceremony Paul Harber explains the purpose of Saturday’s event to guests.
  • Harmon’s grandchildren, (from left) Leonard Roy Harmon, Crystal Murray and Bridgett Reliford, thank presenters and attendees Saturday. PHOTOS BY HANS LAMMEMAN
    Harmon’s grandchildren, (from left) Leonard Roy Harmon, Crystal Murray and Bridgett Reliford, thank presenters and attendees Saturday. PHOTOS BY HANS LAMMEMAN
As a salute to Cuero’s 150th anniversary, a crowd gathered at the Leonard Roy Harmon memorial in Cuero on Saturday morning to honor a hometown hero that made national history through his loyalty and sacrifices during World War II. Attendees ranging from Harmon’s descendants to local officials met outside the Municipal Park Clubhouse to pay respects and receive an in-depth summary of Harmon’s…

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