During the European reunion the cemeteries where some of their buddies are buried were visited

The cemetery near OMAHA BEACH in Normandy, HAMM (Luxembourg) and MARGRATEN in The Netherlands.
When Frank Perconte discovered the graveside of Alex Penkala he whispered: "I knew that kid." He felt on his knees and said a prayer....

Two nephews of Alex Penkala laid flowers at his graveside. Left: Rudy Tatay and right Tim Penkala.

An emotional moment for both because it was the first time the visited the graveside.

One moment in thoughts with their uncle.
Shifty Powers remembers his former buddy Alex Penkala
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