A 102-year-old World War II veteran passed away while traveling to Europe to participate in the 80th anniversary of D-Day commemorations. The Navy veteran's death has left many in mourning as they remember his service and sacrifice during the war.
A 102-year-old World War II veteran passed away while traveling to Europe to participate in the 80th anniversary of D-Day commemorations. The Navy veteran's death has left many in mourning as they remember his service and sacrifice during the war.
A 102-year-old Navy veteran named Robert Persichitti, who witnessed the iconic flag-raising at Iwo Jima during World War II, has sadly passed away while on his way to a D-Day commemoration in France. The veteran died 'peacefully' in Germany, where he was traveling to attend the event. Persichitti's death marks the loss of a brave individual who served his country during one of the most significant conflicts in history. His memory will live on as a testament to the sacrifices made by veterans like him during WWII.