WW II vet spent lifetime fighting for beliefs

MEEKER — He was part of what has become known as the Greatest Generation.
Orval LaBorde, a much-decorated veteran, died Saturday morning. He served in the Marines during World War II.
“He was one of the most loyal, patriotic, Christian Americans there ever was,” said his daughter Karen LaBonte of Meeker. “His country was extremely important to him and the freedom we have that they fought for in that war.”
LaBorde, 86, was a fixture…