Famed World War II paratrooper James "Pee Wee" Martin dies
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daytondailynews.comPosted Sep 14, 2022, 6:55 PM UTC
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daytondailynews.comDetails for PeeWee's service:
Tuesday, September 20 ~ Memorial Service
Location: Sugar Valley Golf/Country Club, 1250 Mead Road, Bellbrook, OH 45305
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1600 - 1900 Visitation
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1915 Celebration of Life service
Wednesday, September 21 ~ Cemetery Service
- 0900 Procession to the cemetery begins at Sugarcreek Administration Building, 2090 Ferry Road, Sugarcreek, OH 45305
The family encourages a strong turnout of veterans, especially former Currahees to help bid farewell to this remarkable man and paratrooper.
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The Facebook page is supposed to announce the live stream too
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We’ve got so few of these guys left. All I can say is this: if you ever have the opportunity to spend some time with one of these guys take it. I work with Honor Flight, and on my first trip I sat on the plane next to a survivor of the Battle of Bulge. That was 4 hours of hearing stories that I treasure.
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100% agree w/you. Working in healthcare I’ve had the opportunity to care for vets, while on AD and on the civilian side. Took care of one WW2 vet, severely injured on Christmas day in the Battle of the Bulge. Another patient was a POW in Germany. Their stories are powerful and I always appreciate when they choose to share some of their experiences.
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I grew up in a neighborhood full of these guys. When I became legal my dad took me to their watering hole on Saturday mornings.
I cherish the time I spent growing up around these studs.
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This is THE Martin pictured in Band of Brothers, yes?
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No. That was Johnny Martin who passed awhile back unfortunately. Pee Wee Martin served in the 505th I believe. Still a legendary badass with or without a book and TV show.
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Pee Wee was in 2/506th.
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Ah, yes, you’re right. How could I forget lol looks like it’s time to watch the show again!
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A veteran of 2/506 PIR, James Martin jumped into D-Day, Market Garden, and fought all across Europe until the end of the war. He then lived until the age of 101.
May he rest in peace.
Wonder how he will get into heaven with those massive balls
I messaged him a few years ago asking how he stays active. I was aghast at his response. He still ran currahee and fucking chopped wood for the winter
Guy is a treasure
He's 101st and 506th, he'll make somebody else carry em'
As both I can say it!
Make the 82nd carry it
Or the current 101st, they can sling load him up