To the Editor:
I would like to comment on H.J. Magierski’s Speakeasy column last week about the “forgotten veterans” of the Merchant Marine during World War II.
Years ago, after Hurricane Floyd destroyed our “Veteran’s Memorial Circle” in my hometown of Oakland (Bergen County), someone requested that the flag of the Merchant Marine be included with all the other service branches represented there. There was a big outcry from the commander of the local American Legion post.
November 19, 2014
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