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Lt. Cmdr. Barry Budd, U.S. Navy Reserve (retired), has been a resident of the Lincoln Place neighborhood for more than 30 years. He retired in February following a career of more than 40 years. His service was defined by leadership, operational excellence and service to both country and community.

Technician Fifth Grade Peter J. Rota was from Hays. He was born Jan. 24, 1918, and died Feb. 17, 1999. He was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action because of his bravery on July 17, 1944, in the vicinity of Fauglia, Italy, as a member of U.S. Army Company E, 168th Infantry Regiment.

The story of Anthony R. "Tony" Fialla, who enlisted and served in the Navy in WWII at the age of 16.