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My Memorial Day Ritual...

Wittpilot

Wittpilot

Warbird Guru
For the last two years I have picked a soldier at random to take care of at the cemetery in town. Yesterday, after the birth of my son, I visited with Arley J. Perry. I cleared his grave and gave a solemn salute. Last year I had no desire to find out anyt specifics about the soldier, this year was different. Through the wonders of google, I found out that Mr. Perry was killed when the transport ship he was on, the HMS Rohna, was attacked and sunk. Arley J. Perry was 19 years old.

Although 69 years late,
Thank You.

-witt

 
witt, that's pretty high up there on the coolness scale. most americans don't memorialize anything on that day, other than some protein on the bar-b-q. as an american, i have to say that canada's version is much more heartfelt and somber than what i am used to in the states. in fact, my co workers asked me today why i came to work. they expected me to stay home today.
 
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