Raymond "Remo" D'Alessandro, 100YO WWII veteran military and life story read by his grandson, Jason Blundell, an Air Force veteran.
Recorded
September 9, 2021
Archived
September 9, 2021
05:17 minutes
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Id:
APP3432086
Description
Ray D'Alessandro was born in Italy, immigrated to the US, enlisted in the US Army to serve his new country. Ray fought across north Africa, Italy, France and Germany. Ray was set to be recognized by Junior ROTC cadets at a Victory in Europe Day ceremony. Instead he entered hospice. 2 of his 3 daughters were able to present to Ray his Tribute Banner, which was displayed at his funeral and retired at a Last Roll Call ceremony.Participants
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Jason Blundell
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Conrad Ogletree