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Remembering Those Lost: Memorial Day Shines a Light on Local Veterans

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Arthur S. Muller on a torpedo. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

Arthur S. Muller on a torpedo. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

Arthur Muller working at the Water Mill Post Office. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

Arthur Muller working at the Water Mill Post Office. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

Francis

Francis "Gabby" Gabreski in the cockpit of his P-47 Thunderbolt, July 1994. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

Frazer Dougherty with a B-25 poster during his USA Warrior Stories interview in 2018. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

Frazer Dougherty with a B-25 poster during his USA Warrior Stories interview in 2018. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

Frazer Dougherty with B-25 in New Guinea during World War II. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

Frazer Dougherty with B-25 in New Guinea during World War II. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

John Behan with his wife, Marilyn. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

John Behan with his wife, Marilyn. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

John Behan during a visit back to Vietnam. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

John Behan during a visit back to Vietnam. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

John Holden in 2019. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

John Holden in 2019. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

John Holden in Berlin at the end of World War II. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

John Holden in Berlin at the end of World War II. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

Joseph “Kip” Kirby during his USA Warrior Stories interview in 2021 at Westhampton Beach VFW Post 5350. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

Joseph “Kip” Kirby during his USA Warrior Stories interview in 2021 at Westhampton Beach VFW Post 5350. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

Pat DeRosa in Army uniform. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

Pat DeRosa in Army uniform. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

Pat DeRosa in 2018. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

Pat DeRosa in 2018. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

Peter W. Cuthbert during his USA Warrior Stories interview in 2021 at Westhampton Beach VFW Post 5350. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

Peter W. Cuthbert during his USA Warrior Stories interview in 2021 at Westhampton Beach VFW Post 5350. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

Philip Keith with Admiral John McCain Sr. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

Philip Keith with Admiral John McCain Sr. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

Robert Jones with his granddaughter, Lisha. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

Robert Jones with his granddaughter, Lisha. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

Robert Jones while home on leave from the Air Force. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

Robert Jones while home on leave from the Air Force. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

Robert Jones speaks about his life during his USA Warrior Stories interview in 2021 at Westhampton Beach VFW Post 5350. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

Robert Jones speaks about his life during his USA Warrior Stories interview in 2021 at Westhampton Beach VFW Post 5350. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

William

William "Bill" Pickens III in Japan, 1950. COURTESY USA WARRIOR STORIES

authorMichelle Trauring on May 27, 2024
In 2017, Matt Hindra and Nick Kraus sat down with Martin Sylvester and, over the course of several hours, listened intently as the World War II veteran relived his memories... more

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