Aug. 2, 1938 – July 25, 2026 Commander Lewis Hamilton Harding, Sr., age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in his beloved hometown of Cherokee, N.C. An enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), a highly decorated naval aviator, and a steadfast community leader, Lewis lived a life defined by the highest ideals of service, leadership, and “service above self.” Early Life and Education Born in Cherokee on A…
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