Lester A. Hashey, 77, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002. He was a born in Bangor on Feb. 23, 1925, a son of Nicolas and Mary Thibeault Hashey of Orono.
In World War II, Mr. Hashey proudly served with E Co. 2/506PIR, 101st Airborne Division and remained in the Army for 20 years, retiring a Sergeant First Class in 1963.
Les was portrayed as a veteran of foreign wars in the 101st Airborne Division 506, Company E, in the book 'Band of Brothers' written by Steven Ambrose. This was also a television mini-series movie in 2002 with the same title, which won six Emmy's. Mr. Hashey was a local celebrity among news media and schools. He made guest appearances at schools and was featured on many television programs.
In World War II, Mr. Hashey proudly served with E Co. 2/506PIR, 101st Airborne Division and remained in the Army for 20 years, retiring a Sergeant First Class in 1963.
Les was portrayed as a veteran of foreign wars in the 101st Airborne Division 506, Company E, in the book 'Band of Brothers' written by Steven Ambrose. This was also a television mini-series movie in 2002 with the same title, which won six Emmy's. Mr. Hashey was a local celebrity among news media and schools. He made guest appearances at schools and was featured on many television programs.
Lester A. Hashey, 77, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002. He was a born in Bangor on Feb. 23, 1925, a son of Nicolas and Mary Thibeault Hashey of Orono.
In World War II, Mr. Hashey proudly served with E Co. 2/506PIR, 101st Airborne Division and remained in the Army for 20 years, retiring a Sergeant First Class in 1963.
Les was portrayed as a veteran of foreign wars in the 101st Airborne Division 506, Company E, in the book 'Band of Brothers' written by Steven Ambrose. This was also a television mini-series movie in 2002 with the same title, which won six Emmy's. Mr. Hashey was a local celebrity among news media and schools. He made guest appearances at schools and was featured on many television programs.
In World War II, Mr. Hashey proudly served with E Co. 2/506PIR, 101st Airborne Division and remained in the Army for 20 years, retiring a Sergeant First Class in 1963.
Les was portrayed as a veteran of foreign wars in the 101st Airborne Division 506, Company E, in the book 'Band of Brothers' written by Steven Ambrose. This was also a television mini-series movie in 2002 with the same title, which won six Emmy's. Mr. Hashey was a local celebrity among news media and schools. He made guest appearances at schools and was featured on many television programs.
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