Former governor Hearnes honored for 'legacy of compassion' at memorial service

Thursday, August 20, 2009

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Former governor Warren Hearnes was remembered Wednesday for a "legacy of compassion" to the mentally ill and children as officials from Missouri's political past and present paid their respects at a Capitol memorial service.

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