World War II veteran dies during trip to attend D-Day 80th anniversary in Normandy

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Robert "Al" Persichitti" died Friday morning "while on a trip" to attend the celebration of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

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He was a D-Day and Iwo Jima battle veteran. This guy was a badass. RIP sailor.

mitchelbarrett
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Wow, fighting in TWO meatgrinders - D-Day and Iwo Jima? This poor but brave man. Respect to him.

kevinbrennan-jiso
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RIP, well deserved rest. These were kids. So many young men sacrificed. Thank you for your service. You honored your country.

bearball
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Rest in paradise hero! Love & prayers to his family! 🙏

GoldenGateChaser
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I’m so sorry but thank you for your service. 🙏🇺🇸

Nursfaith
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May his soul rest in peace. So much respect for these soldiers.🙏

patw
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Two of the most brutal campaigns. RIP sir.

davidrosen
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His friends met him at the location and took him home.

Dogwalkingmom
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R.I.P. You have been relieved of duty! Thank you for your service, Sir! and may God bless your family line.

MAGARAY-do
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😢Rest in Paradise and thank you Mr. Persichitti. 🇺🇲

sooz
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Rest in peace, sir. Anyone born after WWII owes you a huge debt. Thank you for your service.

Ancient_War
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The greatest generation.
Love all you guys and thank you for our freedom ❤❤

longhorns
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The gates of Valhalla opened, and everyone there bowed to welcome a true warrior.

eduardooliver
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Thank you for all you did on D Day May your sacrifice to this country always be remembered ❤Rest In Peace Now.

Yochanaever
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God bless him and many thanks to him. My father fought too, but passed in 2016 at 94 years old. They sacrificed for all people to be free. God speed great sir!

MtBakerlife
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This was an absolute American hero. This was no "sucker or loser " that passed our way. This was a priceless example of the Greatest Generation. Rest in Glory brave soul.

TheRoyalBavarian
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OMG, RIP Sir, you did not arrive there in body but you are there in spirit & soul! ❤️🇺🇸💙 So sad!

joannsilva
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR!!! PRAYERS FOR FAMILY!!! SORRY FOR YOUR PRECIOUS LOSS!!!

lucilledavis
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Fair winds and following seas. Rest In Honor. Thank you for your service

spyder
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I truly will miss the people of this generation!

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