Veteran Stephen Durfee humbled by honor in Coeur d'Alene's Fourth of July parade
Stephen Durfee was selected as this year’s Military Hero of the Year for the American Heroes Parade in Coeur d'Alene. He is joined by, from left, Linda Coppess, Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber president and CEO; Briana Francis, program coordinator; and Bethany Parker, member engagement coordinator.
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Retired Sgt. Maj. Stephen Durfee served more than 20 years in U.S. Army Special Forces. He was deployed multiple times to the Middle East and other regions. He has been praised for "leading with courage, skill, and an unwavering commitment to his fellow soldiers and to our nation."
Beyond his military career, Durfee serves as chairman of the Kootenai County Veterans Commission, is a board member of the Idaho Veterans Assistance League and belongs to the Kootenai County chapter of the Special Forces Association.
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