South Texas WWII veteran shares his side of history after nearly 80 years
Originally from Benavides, 101-year-old veteran José Noé Mendez was awarded Purple Heart, three bronze battle stars in WWII.
Originally from Benavides, 101-year-old veteran José Noé Mendez was awarded Purple Heart, three bronze battle stars in WWII.
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One table. Every Friday at 11 a.m. What started as a simple idea to get veterans together for coffee and kolaches has quietly grown into something none of them expected. The group — now known as the “Kolache Crew” — meets weekly at a local spot, and the sessions keep getting long...
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