I have been humbled by this story and the posts on this site and it brought me to tears to think of this fine american and his sacrifice to our grateful nation. Someone posted that this gentleman was from the greatest generation and that is something I truly believe. I wish I could have lived in this time of our country where values and morals were championed instead of ridiculed. I cannot thank this soldier or any soldier enough for what they do on a daily basis for we americans. I cannot honestly say that I am always worth dying for as stated in the poem posted, but I will sure as hell try harder now!
I am so happy this soldier can be laid to rest and is finally home where he belongs. May God bless him and his family. USA is the greatest nation on earth!
My father was a PBY pilot and stationed in the Phillipines for a period of time...among many other places as PBY’s were very verstile in that they didn’t need a runway. He told me many stories, but not this very sad one. My heart goes out. My father, at 88 years, passed away two years ago this past July and now resides at Arlington (and for the grace of God his sole in heaven) having fought in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.
BTW, my mother was a Wave...and now at the age of 88 can still fit into her uniform. She’s very proud of that...