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bought those sons of guns my
ere going to execute us," afr
said. "I was terrified .,. was
was the most horrible 1
ling in the world." and
Journal photo by Natalie Johnston
of Willie and Joe" group, which is ded-
orld War II, talked on Saturday about his
and artifacts.
Ieyer said while lying
he muck and thinking
ould soon be dead, he
an experience he can't
ain to this day.
M1 of a sudden I felt
erson put their arms
md me and hug me -
• e was nobody there,,
mid. "The most perfect
e I have ever heard in
life ... said 'do not be
id.' I knew everything
going to be alright."
[eyer was interrogated
held by the Germans,
'and eventually freed by
Russian troops in 1945.
He went on to serve in
the Air Force until at,er the
Korean War.
Gay said his work with
Friends of Willie and Joe is
to honor people like Meyer.
'!I never served in the
military. [Myl uncle and
my Dad were in World War
II," he said. "I've always
had a soft spot in my heart
for those who do serve ...
I want to commemorate
them."
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ntinued from page A-3
While the commission Can cm
scuss the business license, there
legal confusion on the state lex
Journal photo by Nalalie Joilnson
who represent Mari Meds, asked the City of
license to the medical marijuana co-op
ttinue to
will still
'el. Com-
missioner Dawn Pannell urged those in at-
tendance to talk with their state and federal
legislators.
"l sympathize with all of you who testi-
fled tonight," Pannell said. "It's compelling
to hear your stories ... all three of us took an
oath to uphold the law."
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