The Sanford Performing Arts Center hosted a dedication ceremony Wednesday, February 1st, for a POW/MIA chair that will be placed in honor of Leon Tanguay.
Tanguay passed away on Friday, January 27th, at the age of 98.
Tanguay grew up in Sanford and attended local schools. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and earned the Silver Star Service Medal.
He returned to Sanford after completing his term in the military.
You can watch a video of the dedication on WSSR TV’s YouTube page below.