Name: Santa Fe honors 99-year-old veteran, who says others deserved the accolades more
Uploaded: 2024-04-11T00:48:54-04:00
Duration: 5 min
Description: Apr. 10—Placido Borrego knew the accolades and honors were coming, and he still felt he didn’t deserve them. He received something akin to a ceremonial 21-gun salute as dozens of family members and friends gathered with dignitaries at City Hall to honor the 99-year-old military veteran. Wednesday was proclaimed Placido Borrego Day. Borrego, who served […]

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Santa Fe honors 99-year-old veteran, who says others deserved the accolades more

Apr. 10—Placido Borrego knew the accolades and honors were coming, and he still felt he didn’t deserve them. He received something akin to a ceremonial 21-gun salute as dozens of family members and friends gathered with dignitaries at City Hall to honor the 99-year-old military veteran. Wednesday was proclaimed Placido Borrego Day. Borrego, who served […]

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