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Created on: 01/25/16 01:12 AM Views: 1957 Replies: 5
Madeline Johnson

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Posted Monday, January 25, 2016 01:12 AM

 

In 2008 at the annual USS Yorktown reunion, Willie Lagarde was given an award for contributing so many interesting and accurate stories about the years he served aboard the Fighting Lady

Shown with him in the photo are USS Yorktown Association Chairman Robert Dorsey and CEO of Patriots  Point Museum Adm James Flatley.

WILLIAM A. (WILLIE) LAGARDE JR., 2nd DIVISION

"SEA STORY" AUTHOR EXTRAORDINAIR, USS YORKTOWN
CV-10 ASSOCIATION

Presented in recognition of your distinguished service to the "Fighting
Lady" and her crew, both in war and in peace. Your captivating tales
about your ship and your shipmates being posted on the Association's
Website repeatedly touch the hearts and rekindle the imaginations of
the entire CV-10 family. "Willie's Stories" constitute an invaluable
contribution to the proud history of USS YORKTOWN.

On the occasion of USS YORKTOWN Association's 60th Reunion

11 October 2008

 

 
 
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Willie Lagarde

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Posted Monday, January 25, 2016 02:58 PM

Thanks for the post Maddie. I've always tried to stay as close the facts as possible and happy to report all of those stories that were used in books and other printed material have withstood the close scrutiny of publishers. Nothing has ever been challenged.
 
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Trudy Raven

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Posted Monday, January 25, 2016 03:30 PM

Wouldn't it be better if we could read the citation!

          

 
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Gwen Corey

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Posted Wednesday, February 3, 2016 05:34 PM

 

Of all things, I had just copied the text of the award and was looking for a place to post it. This is a perfect spot!  The text reads:

 

WILLIAM A. (WILLIE) LAGARDE JR., 2nd DIVISION

"SEA STORY" AUTHOR EXTRAORDINAIR, USS YORKTOWN
CV-10 ASSOCIATION

Presented in recognition of your distinguished service to the "Fighting
Lady" and her crew, both in war and in peace. Your captivating tales
about your ship and your shipmates being posted on the Association's
Website repeatedly touch the hearts and rekindle the imaginations of
the entire CV-10 family. "Willie's Stories" constitute an invaluable
contribution to the proud history of USS YORKTOWN.

On the occasion of USS YORKTOWN Association's 60th Reunion

11 October 2008
 
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Gwen Corey

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Posted Wednesday, February 3, 2016 05:36 PM

I was there in the back of the room applauding as Willie accepted this award. Thanks for sharing your stories here, Willie! I've always enjoyed them!
 
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Willie Lagarde

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Posted Friday, February 5, 2016 01:34 PM

Thank you Gwen for making it possble.
 
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