Widow of WWII veteran receives his Distinguished Flying Cross
John R. Martin's Distinguished Flying Cross Medal. He recieved it for his service in the US Army Air Force during WWII from 1943-1945. The medal was returned to his widow more than 60 years later. Austin Dave/The Signal

Widow of WWII veteran receives his Distinguished Flying Cross

On a sunny day in 2018, a FedEx driver dropped off a special package to Mary R. Martin’s home in Canyon Country. In shock, she opened the package to find a special piece of history from more than 60 years ago, engraved with her late husband’s name.

AOC student acts as ambassador for WWII ceremony
From left to right, AOC Teacher Jessica Ruiz and AOC senior Sarah Cole stand in front of a Douglas SBD Dauntless Plane in Honolulu, Hawaii in December 2017. Courtesy Photo

AOC student acts as ambassador for WWII ceremony

In December, Academy of the Canyons senior Sara Cole was the sole United States ambassador to participate in the Hawaiian Friendship Ceremony that marked 75 years of war and peace…

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