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He’s the recipient of dozens of awards for military, academic and humanitarian achievements and was honored at the White House by Pres. Ronald Reagan with a Volunteer Action Award. But if you ask University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Professor Lester W. Cory to pinpoint the highlight of his career. His answer may surprise you. “Receiving a thank you from Linda was the biggest thrill.”

