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Harold Secor
April 14, 1918 - January 16, 2001

The following obituary was found on the web from the Auburn Citizen (1/6/04).  There is also a detailed article on Harold in today's citizen which can be found at http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2004/01/07/news/news04.txt
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Harold S. Secor

SAVANNAH - Harold S. Secor, 84, passed away early Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, after a short illness.

A lifetime resident of Central New York, Mr. Secor was a highly decorated veteran of World War II. Mr. Secor helped found the Secor Lumber Co. in Savannah, a business still thriving, and now led by third generation family members.

He is survived by his wife, Erma of Savannah; his stepdaughter, Dawn Fratangelo and son-in-law, Eric Wishnis of New York City; a stepson, Martin of Florida; his brother, Edwin and sister-in-law, Donna Secor of Savannah; his sister, Janet and brother-in-law, Jack Wiechert of Ohio; along with several special nephews and nieces.

Among his accomplishments, Mr. Secor once served a four-year term as mayor of Savannah. He was one of Wayne County's best-known veterans of World War II. He served as a communications operator with the 93rd Bombardment Group, 2nd Air Division, 8th Air Force. He flew 26 missions in a B-24 bomber dubbed the Ball of Fire in five different world theaters of the war zone, without incident. After volunteering for two extra missions, Mr. Secor's plane was shot down over Germany. Secor was held as a prisoner of war for nearly two years in three camps, including the infamous Stalag 17. For his service to his country, Mr. Secor was awarded numerous medals, including The Distinguished Flying Cross, two Purple Hearts, and four Air Medals.

Mr. Secor was also an experienced and published archeologist and was elected a Fellow by the New York State Archeological Association. His other passion and great talent was as a skilled draftsman, for which he is credited with countless barns and other structures throughout greater Central New York.

Secor happily continued his work at Secor Lumber until the day of his hospitalization. He loved nothing more than an evening out with family and friends, the art of conversation and cocktails. His full life and joy of storytelling remains an inspiration to all.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at the Colvin-Norton Funeral Home, 13081 W. Church St., Savannah. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, at the Savannah United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Legion Arthur T. Meehan Post No. 1343 in Savannah.