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Rev. Randy Heckert, a former Army chaplain, will be the keynote speaker at a Veterans Day concert at Malone University.

The free concert will feature the Malone Symphonic Orchestra performing a salute to the armed services.

Heckert served as an Army captain and chaplain from 1982 to 1988 with units including the 82nd Airborne.

Heckert will speak about the shared experiences and sacrifices of veterans to increase awareness and gratitude.

CANTON − Long before he ministered to students at Malone University, the Rev. Randy Heckert held worship services in jungles and deserts.

He parachuted from planes with the U.S. Army's famed 82nd Airborne and underwent the same boot-camp regimen alongside recruits nearly 10 years his junior.

The former Army chaplain will be the ke

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