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WWII Bomber Crew Members' Remains Finally Recovered and Buried

5/27/2025

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After decades of searching, the remains of four brave crew members from the WWII bomber "Heaven Can Wait," downed in 1944, have finally been returned to their families. Staff Sgt. Eugene Darrigan now rests in New York, while 2nd Lt. Thomas Kelly has been laid to rest in California. Future burials for 1st Lt. Herbert Tennyson and 2nd Lt. Donald Sheppick are forthcoming, honoring their sacrifice.

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After decades of searching, the remains of four brave crew members from the WWII bomber "Heaven Can Wait," downed in 1944, have finally been returned to their families. Staff Sgt. Eugene Darrigan now rests in New York, while 2nd Lt. Thomas Kelly has been laid to rest in California. Future burials for 1st Lt. Herbert Tennyson and 2nd Lt. Donald Sheppick are forthcoming, honoring their sacrifice.