New Citizen has a Special Appreciation for Old Glory
Charleston Daily Mail › May 07, 2008
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OAK HILL - A thin American flag that belongs to Divina Marie Deja Breckenridge's mother is a precious reminder of the price of freedom.
The flag once belonged to 18-year-old Carlos Deja who supported the efforts of American troops during World War II when the Japanese occupied the Philippines. He worked on a large ship and gave the flag to his sister for safekeeping.See the full content of this document
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New Citizen has a Special Appreciation for Old Glory
But Carlos did not return and, reportedly, was beheaded by the Japanese.
"He was my uncle, and he died for America," said Breckenridge, who was recently sworn...See the full content of this document
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