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52 Ancestors, No. 31: Charles J. Butera, Tribute to A Fallen Soldier
Though Charles J. Butera breathed his last over 74 years ago, we remember him today, along with thousands of others who went off to war and would never return. Continue reading
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Tagged Army, Battle of the Bulge, Belgium, Butera, Family History, genealogy, Memorial Day, military, World War II
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52 Ancestors, No. 21: Clyde C. Kitch, the Man Who Gave All
Today is Memorial Day, a time to honor the fallen soldiers of the United States military. I must say that I’ve been fortunate not to have too many military veterans who never returned from duty. There have been a few, … Continue reading
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Memorial Day Weekend, 2014, at Philadelphia National Cemetery
I had occasion this weekend to visit the Philadelphia National Cemetery to fulfill several Find-A-Grave photo requests. In a humbling display of dedication, just about every marker in the cemetery to had been accented with the colors of the Star-Spangled … Continue reading