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Army renames Schofield building for heroic soldier

By Cindy Ellen Russell

Nov. 10, 2021

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The 25th Infantry Division held a building dedication in tribute of Medal of Honor recipient Spc. Four Ardie R. Copas. Copas was a machinegunner who was killed while defending his comrades as they evacuated during an ambush in the Vietnam War. Pictured is Copas' daughter, Syrell Copas, with her father's Medal of Honor before Wednesday's ceremony.
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Spc. Four Ardie R. Copas' relatives pray during the ceremony on Wednesday.
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Spc. Four Ardie R. Copas' widow, Betsy Cintonz, and daughter Shyrell Copas are escorted to the building during the ceremony.
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Spc. Four Ardie R. Copas' widow, Betsy Cintonz, (middle) and daughter, Shyrell Copas, unveil the plaque for Spc. Four Ardie Ray Copas. Also pictured is Lt. Col. Kenton R. Barber Jr.
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Spc. Four Ardie R. Copas' widow, Betsy Cintonz, and daughter, Shyrell Copas, smile at each other after unveiling the plaque on Wednesday.
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The 25th Infantry Division held a building dedication in tribute of Medal of Honor recipient Spc. Four Ardie R. Copas at Schofield Barracks.

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