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Raper aims to keep soldiers’ stories alive
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Virgle A. Raper served his country for more than 15 years in both World War II and the Korean War. He passed away in 1977 without revealing anything about those years to his son, Terry.
Memorial Day weekend is a time when many celebrate the unofficial start of summer with family gatherings and cookouts, but the day is much more significant.