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World War II bomber pilot speaks at Memorial Day celebration
Paul Grassey: We must teach the younger generation about the cost of freedom
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World War II bomber pilot Paul Grassey, 91, seated, acknowledges a standing ovation after speaking at the 2015 Memorial Day Remembrance at the Averitt Center for the Arts Monday.
Teaching the younger generation the importance of freedom and its price is a key reason to observe Memorial Day, said author and World War II veteran Paul Grassey as he gave an inspirational speech during Monday's Memorial Day celebration, held in the Averitt Center's Emma Kelly Theater. The annual observance, hosted by the American Legion Dexter Allen Post 90, drew a packed house as citizens enjoyed patriotic music, poetry and more. Grassey, 91, who flew B-24 bombers in World War II, grew up in New Jersey.
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