# Sonny's Service: A Yupik Hero's WWII Tale

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Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138)
Published: 2026-05-09T21:41:43+00:00
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## Resource

Honor at Last by Aurora Hardy tells the story of Sonny, a Yupik man, through his final days in 1978 and his memories from the past. The book explores his early years on the lower Yukon, including his service in the Alaska Territorial Guard, known as the Eskimo Scouts, during World War Two. Sonnys patriotic duty led him to patrol rivers and coasts, spot enemy planes, and even take down bomb balloons. However, the war took a toll on his health, and he contracted tuberculosis. After the war, Sonny faced racism and family strains, leading him to leave his community and work in Anchorage. The book honors the six thousand three hundred eighty-nine volunteers from one hundred seven communities who served in the Alaska Territorial Guard, many of whom received long-overdue recognition for their service. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6901eff0500b94ce

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