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OpinionJuly 2, 2006

The Spirit of America Award will be presented during the Libertyfest celebration Tuesday in downtown Cape Girardeau. The award given by the Southeast Missourian goes annually to a person who personifies the character and service to community that helped shape America. This is the fourth year the award has been presented. Past recipients are John "Doc" Yallaly, Dr. Dan Cotner and Melvin Gateley...

The Spirit of America Award will be presented during the Libertyfest celebration Tuesday in downtown Cape Girardeau.

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The award given by the Southeast Missourian goes annually to a person who personifies the character and service to community that helped shape America. This is the fourth year the award has been presented. Past recipients are John "Doc" Yallaly, Dr. Dan Cotner and Melvin Gateley.

This year's recipient will be announced in Monday's Southeast Missourian.

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