Portrait of An American Hero
Arthur Albertson's Heroism and Grace Sets Example
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"Nothing will make me any more happy than when I get back there on good old Walnut Street with the family, having those good times all over again," he said. "There never will be a place nicer."
After the war, Arthur returned to small-town Pennsylvania to live his American dream. He married his sweetheart Millie, raised a family and ran a filling station alongside his three brothers.
It has been 64 years since he landed on the beach in Normandy, but Albertson has not forgotten what he saw. Today, he remains connected to the armed forces, as a chaplain for the Millville American Legion, having presided at more than 500 veterans' funerals.
"They're doing a great job and we're just fortunate and lucky to have such good men and women defending our country around the world," he said.
His gratitude and appreciation for those in uniform is a tribute to this own heroism and bravery. Millville is fortunate to have such an honorable Grand Marshal for their parade.
"It's Independence day and it's a celebration day," he said. "It's a day to be thankful for what we have."
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