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Remains of Long-Missing WWII Airman Given to Family in California.

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  1. 10-29-2009 04:46 PM #1
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    Remains of Long-Missing WWII Airman Given to Family in California.

    HIGHLAND, Calif. — For two decades after her son's bomber went down in the Pacific Ocean during World War II, Vella Stinson faithfully wrote the U.S. government twice a month to ask if his body had been found — or if anyone was looking.

    The mother of six strapping boys went to her grave without the answer that has finally reached her two surviving sons 65 years later: the remains of Sgt. Robert Stinson are coming home.

    more: Remains of Long-Missing WWII Airman Given to Family in California - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News - FOXNews.com


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    Great piece V2 - nice find
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    Very touching story, V2! Thanks for the heads-up!
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    Another hero finally home!



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    Excellent info v2!



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    Thanks for the post, v2!

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    Welcome home, Sgt. Stinson.


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