National leader recognizes local WWII veterans

Last updated 11/3/2021 at 7:37am

National Commander Paul E. Dillard honors WWII veterans Elmer Rinard, left, and Fred Long during a visit to the American Legion Post in Electric City Monday. - Scott Hunter photo

The National Commander of the American Legion recognized two local veterans of World War II Monday at a luncheon at the local legion post in Electric City.

Elmer Rinard and Fred Long will both celebrate their 99th birthdays this month.

National Commander Paul E. Dillard and Washington State Department Commander Rick Sucee visited with veterans at their Grand Coulee Dam Post 157.

Dillard is maki...

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