Merchant Marine Casualties in World War II
This week we have a guest columnist, my brother Joe, with a column I wish I had written. In his words… When men from our neighborhood perished while serving in the military during World War 2 and the Korean War it left a lasting impression on me. Since 2005 I have been involved in five projects that honor men and women who served our country in the military. In 2011 I published the book, “Almost Forgotten” which commemorates 116 men from the Bridgeville and South Fayette Area who perished while serving in the military. Now I have developed an interest…