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Cindy
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CONGRESSMAN KEN CALVERT TO REISSUE PURPLE HEART TO PLANES OF FAME AIR MUSEUM VOLUNTEER WILBUR RICHARDSON

WHO: Congressman Ken Calvert of the 44th District, Wilbur Richardson (former US Army Air Force B-17 gunner), Ed Maloney (Curator and Founder, Planes of Fame Air Museum)

WHAT: Monthly Flying Day programs feature WWII aviation history panel
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WHEN: November 1, 2008; 10:00am - 1:00 pm

WHERE: Planes of Fame Air Museum
7000 Merrill Avenue
Chino, CA 91710

WHY: Wilbur Richardson, a highly decorated WWII veteran, was awarded his Purple Heart in 1944 as a result of injuries sustained during his 30th bombing mission over Munich. In 2008, Wilbur's Purple Heart was stolen from a display case at the museum. A volunteer led effort brought Congressman Calvert's medal reissuance and presentation to our Flying Day program.
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That is Terrrriffffffic!!! Sorry some low-life had to steal his original. I can accout for my wherebouts on the date of, prior to, and following the theft. I like a thief as much as I like a vandal :twisted:
Hope to make it back to Chino again soon, haven't been there since 1987. :(

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Great news Cindy

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Cindy the CC video didn't help finding the loser who stole it??

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We were never able to confirm who stole the medal. At this point, we're all happy to put it behind us.
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We were never able to confirm who stole the medal.


Probably some low-life who wanted to use it to pick up chicks in bars. Hopefully he'll get some awful, long-lasting STD for his trouble.

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We were never able to confirm who stole the medal.


Probably some low-life who wanted to use it to pick up chicks in bars. Hopefully he'll get some awful, long-lasting STD for his trouble.

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It's not the medal itself that really matters. It's the man.

The medal is just a piece of colored ribbon and metal.

So, while whomever stole it is certainly a dirtbag, Mr Richardson is still an awardee of the medal regardless of if he has the emblem and certificate in his posession.

The "re-presentation" is certainly a nice gesture, but not required by any means for him to have the status of an awardee.
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