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WWII veteran and former Air Force Band conductor Arnald Gabriel fulfilled a 30-year-old promise by conducting the Wheaton Municipal Band remotely on his 100th birthday, demonstrating his enduring commitment and love for music despite declining health.
Jake Larson, a WWII veteran and social media personality known as 'Papa Jake', who shared his D-Day experiences and captivated millions with his stories, has died at age 102. He served in the U.S. Army, participated in the Normandy invasion, and gained a large following on TikTok and YouTube for his storytelling. His granddaughter announced his peaceful passing, celebrating his life and legacy.
The cold case murder of WWII veteran turned Florida milkman, Hiram "Ross" Grayam, has been solved more than 50 years after his death. Thomas Williams was identified as the killer with the help of witnesses who were previously too afraid to come forward. The case had gone cold for 56 years until rumors in 2006 and Williams' death in 2016 prompted his ex-wife and a friend of his sister to provide crucial information. A second suspect has also been identified, but their name has not been disclosed. The motive behind Grayam's murder remains unclear.
The 1968 cold case of a Florida milkman and WWII veteran, Hiram "Ross" Grayam, has been solved 56 years later, with the emergence of two individuals who say the suspect confessed to them. Thomas J. Williams, the suspected killer, died in 2016, but two people came forward prior to his death, stating that he had confessed to them. The Indian River County Sheriff's Office is seeking more information from the community to fully close the case.
The cold case murder of WWII veteran Hiram “Ross” Grayam, killed in 1968, has been solved 56 years later by the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office. Thomas J. Williams, now deceased, confessed to the murder, with new leads emerging from witnesses. The case regained momentum in 2006 and recent years, leading to two independent witnesses coming forward. The identity of a second suspect is known to detectives. Grayam, a beloved milkman and decorated veteran, was remembered for his service in WWII, including the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of concentration camps.