Family of fallen World War II veteran receives Purple Heart on behalf of loved one

SAN ANTONIO – Fighting for our country has become part of a legacy for one local family, and now, they've fought to make sure one of their relatives has been honored as deserved.

In the video above, KSAT photojournalist Tim Stewart captured the ceremony honoring Pfc. Raul Herrera, who served in World War II and posthumously received his Purple Heart on Saturday.


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Tim has been a photojournalist and video editor at KSAT since 1998. He came to San Antonio from Lubbock, where he worked in TV and earned his bachelor's degree in Electronic Media and Communication from Texas Tech University. Tim has won a handful of awards and has earned a master's in Strategic Communication and Innovation from Tech as well.

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