Military

WREX-TV Call Letters Honor WWII Hero, Rex Caster, 1953

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Bronze Dedication for WREX-TV Call Letters to commemorate the loss of Rex Caster, the son of WREX-TV President, Lou (L.E.) Caster.

These images were attained by donation at RPL’s Community Scan Day event on December 17, 2022.

The following article provides more historical information:

 

Veterans Who Have Passed–Roger Wilson Newell

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Source:  Rockford Register Star, June 12, 2022.

Veterans Who Have Passed–Kenneth H. Johnson

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Source:  Rockford Register Star, June 12, 2022.

Veterans Who Have Passed–Joshua Aaron Hurliman

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Source:  Rockford Register Star, June 5, 2022.

Veterans Who Have Passed–Lowell Charles Doyle

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Rockford Register Star, June 12, 2022.

Veterans Who Have Passed–Gerald Thomas “Phineas” Lamia

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Rockford Register Star, June 9, 2022.