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A long-delayed SF homecoming for soldier who died in Korean War
San Francisco Chronicle ^ | April 6, 2016 | Bob Egelko

Posted on 04/07/2016 6:54:44 PM PDT by artichokegrower

Army Cpl. Robert Graham disappeared after Chinese forces attacked his combat battalion in South Korea on a freezing day in February 1951. His family in San Francisco never saw him again.

On Wednesday night, he came home.

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Welcome home soldier. Unfortunately you are coming home to a San Francisco that you would not recognize. It has not changed for the better.
1 posted on 04/07/2016 6:54:44 PM PDT by artichokegrower
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To: artichokegrower

February, 1951, Korea - a cold day in hell.

Anything’s possible.


2 posted on 04/07/2016 7:07:21 PM PDT by Jack Hammer (uff said.)
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Following their tradition, San Fransissyskans will spit on his coffin.


3 posted on 04/07/2016 7:18:56 PM PDT by Rembrandt (Part of the 51% who pay Federal taxes)
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These stories make me sad for the families who lived all of those years not knowing.

I am glad the story has come to an end. But there are still a lot of bones out there that need to be identified.


4 posted on 04/07/2016 7:20:29 PM PDT by Vermont Lt (Ask Bernie supporters two questions: Who is rich. Who decides. In the past, that meant who died.)
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To: artichokegrower

Cpl. Graham’s Longest Day finally ends. RIP.


5 posted on 04/07/2016 7:50:24 PM PDT by lodi90 (Clear choice for Conservatives now: TRUMP or lose)
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To: artichokegrower

Forgotten heros


6 posted on 04/07/2016 8:01:14 PM PDT by cassiusking
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