WMBF NBC News
Holly DeLoache
Friday, February 16th 2018
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - The life of a local Vietnam veteran was honored Friday - on his final ride to Florence National Cemetery.
He passed away in his Conway home last month and was escorted by friends, family, and the Combat Veteran's Motorcycle Association on Friday
Shepherd received a purple heart and two bronze stars for valor.
"He never talked about it much, never bragged about it,” said Richard Caruso, who said he considered Shepherd to be like a brother.
"A tough guy. He wouldn't take any mess but he had a heart of gold. He'd give you the shirt off his back,” he continued.
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