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![World War II Navy veteran Robert "Al" Persichitti](http://images02.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2024-06/ApNewsroom_D-Day_80th_Anniversary_Veteran_Dies_28197.jpg?itok=l1IOThBQ "This undated photo provided by the National WWII Museum, shows World War II Navy veteran Robert "Al" Persichitti, of Fairport, N.Y. Persichitti is being mourned, Thursday, June 6, 2024, after his death en route to France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. (Courtesy of The National WWII Museum via AP)")
![](http://images04.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2024-06/1time%20band%20of%20brothers%20normandy%201200.jpg?itok=7Etwegiq "Cast members of the 2001 HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers" after making a static line jump into La Fiere Drop Zone in Normandy, France on June 3, 2024. From left to right, Christian Black, George Calil, Alex Sabga-Brady, Rene Moreno and Nolan Hemmings. (New War Productions)")
