Hometown Hero to be Recognized at Vassalboro Days

\ VASSALBORO – On Saturday, Sept. 6 Vassalboro resident and Vietnam Veteran Robert Locklin will be honored posthumously as Vassalboro’s first Hometown Hero. He passed away on Sept. 3, 2025.\ \ The Town of Vassalboro is proud to recognize current and former residents of Vassalboro who have served or are currently serving our country in a branch of the military with their Hometown Hero Banner Program.\ \ This program places banners on power poles through Vassalboro and will be typically displayed from Memorial Day through Labor Day.\ \ This marks the first season for these banners. Mr. Locklin received medals including the Presidential Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Vietnam Presidential Unit citation, Silver Star, three Purple Hearts and two Combat Air Assault medals.\ \ His Hometown Hero banner was presented to Mr. Locklin last week before his passing by friend and fellow Army veteran Randall Liberty, who currently serves as Commissioner at the state’s Department of Corrections.\ \ Mr. Locklin’s banner will be unveiled at 8 a.m. during the Vassalboro Days celebration at the Vassalboro Fire Department on Main Street. Town Manager Aaron Miller will present a narrative of Mr. Locklin’s military service and will be joined by Mr. Locklin’s family and friends. The public is invited to attend.