Herbert Black’s headstone at the Arlington National Cemetery. The decorated veteran served in three wars and earned the Purple Heart and Silver Star for his bravery during World War II.
January 14, 2026
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Remembering a father’s valor that saved a future star
MOSES LAKE — Time passes and with that comes the loss of people, but this does not mean that the stories those people tell should be lost with them. Richard Black, a resident of Moses Lake and veteran, has one such story involving renowned musician Tony Bennett and Richard’s father Herbert “Blackie” Black, who both fought in a battle in World War II that would change their lives forever.