102-year-old WWII veteran dies while traveling to D-Day ceremony in France

On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Chris Jansing honors the heroes of June 6, 1944 including 102-year-old World War II Navy veteran Robert Persichitti who died while on his way to Normany today.



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[DeclanMBrennan]

Travelling across the world to a commemoration at the age of 102 was a heroic act in and of itself. Rest in Peace Robert Persichitti. I hope no other generation needs to sacrifice so much in the future.

[oldpossum]

From Canada: rest in peace, sir. I feel overwhelmed by the courage and self sacrifice of your generation.

[niclewis]

Your Country salutes you Sir. Thankyou for your courage and sacrifice. RIP

[ilovecatvideos]

RIP. He died performing one last heroic duty. We honor you, the other survivors, the deceased and the fallen from so long ago. Sad so many have forgotten the lessons of that war.

[keeganpenney]

So sad but he tried hard to make it. His efforts will be remembered for all time.

[loredanawilkerson]

Thank You for your service Robert Persichitti. Rest in Peace in the arms of everlasting Love.

[TheBeefSlayer]

Instead of fading away into obscurity like so many vets do, this man has gone out in a blaze of glory and has a million prayers lifting him up to heaven. God bless you Sir.
Airborne…..

[williamegler]

I am German and I salute all the soldiers who freed my homeland from the cancer that infected it and treated us not with contempt but with compassion and helped us rebuild and allowed us to join the family of Nations and become the wealthy prosperous peaceful Nation we have become.
Your sacrifice was not in vain and rest in peace!

[pameladamaris]

Thank you, gentlemen, for your service.

[tammylewis]

RIP Mr. Persichitti 😢 . Thank you for your service and for reminding us of the sacrifices your generation made.

[diggee]

RIP sir. At 102 he and his family can be proud he died trying to attend this ceremony.

[Nancy-ltzf]

This report brought me to tears. Thank you and all of your brothers for your service.

[skyrocketcoast]

My most sincere condolences to this WW2 veteran & his family.

[RYMAN]

102 is a blessed age to live to.

RIP Hero 🇺🇸

[jonathanstein]

A special place in heaven for this great man.

[mheib]

Robert heard those speeches from a place more peaceful than the world we live in. God bless you, and thanks for your service.

[thomaslawson]

RIP Hero.... thank you for your sacrifice, you honor, your courage, your example.

[sharondavid-melly]

Thank you, Veterans for preserving our freedoms 🇺🇸🇫🇷🇬🇧

[jK-yjtl]

There are millions that are grateful for your service, sir… Rest easy. Thank you.

[nothingtoseehere]

Rest in piece you're a hero my dad landed on D day but he was lucky he came I'm so proud of what my dad and all you brave men did for our freedom God bless you all