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To the editor: My name is
Kevin Rousey, I was born and raised in Lincoln. Gene Hickey lived
next door to us on Olgesby Street in the early seventies.
Gene had recently been discharged from the Marines
and I had the pleasure of becoming friends with Gene, Marsha and
their infant son, Brad. Gene was an important part of my upbringing
as a young boy during that time period. I have so many fond memories
with Gene and his family that I could not possibly recite in this
note.
I read LDN on a daily basis to keep up with the news of my hometown
and was reading the article in regards to the Honor Flight that he
took back a couple of months ago. Reading this article touched my
heart for Gene. I knew Gene and those returning from a war that
claimed so many innocent lives were treated very unfairly. Gene was
someone I looked up to as a young boy and very fond of.
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On this Veterans Day, 2024 I would like to
recognize Gene for his military service and all the veterans that
have sacrificed so much for Country. I have not had the pleasure of
visiting with Gene in over 40 years and just wanted to share a small
part of my friendship with Gene and the lasting memories I will
always have for Gene and his family.
Kevin B. Rousey
[Posted
November 12,
2024]
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