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Saturday, August 15th, 2009

Photo by Margie Wuebker/The Daily Standard

Minster resident Fred Boecker holds the sword he received from a Japanese officer in the days following Japan's surrender ending World War II. The first word of surrender came 64 years ago today with the formalities taking place several weeks later.

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MINSTER - Fred Boecker grips the etched hilt firmly and draws the ceremonial sword from its protective scabbard.

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