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Memorial service held for local Vietnam Veteran

Published November 5, 2023 11:28 AM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A memorial service honoring Simon Labrecque was held at the VFW Post 8242 on Saturday.

Labrecque served in the Vietnam War and was a Bronze Star recipient and a Two Time Purple Heart recipient.

"It hurt. I mean, it hurt my heart that he wasn't there. But, it meant so much to see how much he was loved," said Paula Chevalier, Labrecque's daughter.

Labrecque was born in Quebec, Canada, and moved to the United States to join the U.S. Army. He eventually moved to Yuma where he was a member and former Commander of the local VFW Post 8242.

He was 76 years old.

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