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Willie Sanchez

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"World War II war veteran Willie Sanchez, like other veterans, was considered a hero by the people in his neighborhood."

McKinney Crowd at Veterans Memorial Park Dedication, 2012

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Crowd of McKinney residents at the Veterans Memorial Park Dedication in 2012. The memorial park is located at 6053 Weiskopf Ave.

Memorial Wall of Veterans, 2019

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The Honor Wall in the Veterans Memorial Park is inscribed with names of Collin County servicemen and women who sacrificed their lives in defense of our freedom.

Gold Star Memorial Monument, 2017

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The Gold Star Memorial Monument located in the Veterans Memorial Park. This monument is a tribute to Gold Star families who have lost a loved one serving in combat.

Boy Scouts With Flag at Park Dedication, 2012

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Local Boy Scout Troop 2150 folding an American flag at the 2012 Veterans Memorial Park Dedication.

Air Force Base Honor Guard at Memorial Park

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Members of the Air Force Base Honor Guard at the Veterans Memorial Park.

City of McKinney Veterans Day Flyer, 2021

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Flyer from the 2021 City of McKinney Veterans Day ceremony.

Pvt. James J. Thompson

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"Pvt James J. Thompson, McKinney, was born December 21, 1890 and educated in the McKinney schools. Enlisted May 27, 1918, joining Supply Co., 133rd Inf., 34th Division, which trained at Camp Cody, Deming, N. M. Went over with that division in October…