May 25, 2014



Achilles, Nelson, George Custer, Willie McBride

The scroll, signed by President Truman, reads

HE STANDS IN THE UNBROKEN LINE OF PATRIOTS WHO HAVE DARED TO DIE
THAT FREEDOM MIGHT LIVE, AND GROW, AND INCREASE ITS BLESSINGS.
FREEDOM LIVES, AND THROUGH IT, HE LIVES –
IN A WAY THAT HUMBLES THE UNDERTAKINGS OF MOST MEN.

He was a 42 year old piano salesman from Jersey City, N.J. He married Amy’s great aunt Millie. They had no children.
I electronically notify the world every May 25th of his death on May 25, 1945
“in the Pacific area”
so that his name will live on, at least for this year.
Corporal Leonard W. Putnam
November 12, 1902 – May 25, 1945

Your friends, the ones listed above, have saved a spot for you.

Sleep well.

Thank you.