102-Year-Old WWII Veteran Dies En Route to D-Day Commemoration in France
TL;DR
Robert "Al" Persichitti, a 102-year-old World War II US Navy veteran, died en route to France for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. He was airlifted to a German hospital after a medical emergency and passed away the next day. Persichitti, remembered for his bravery and humility, was selected for the trip by the National World War II Museum. He was accompanied by fellow veteran Al DeCarlo and passed away peacefully listening to Frank Sinatra. Persichitti was also a former teacher and an active community member.
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