Michaelina Sexton, 91, left, and her brother Mark Kishton, 93, were born in Youngstown, Ohio. Uncle Mark, who is Liz’s grandfather’s uncle, served on the front lines of WWII with General Patton, in the 3rd Infantry 1st Batallion. Attaining only the rank of Pfc. First Class after turning down an offer to become an officer, Kishton is decorated with seven Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, and Medal of Valor. Michaelina resides in Tampa Bay, Florida, and was reunited with her brother, again, on this Memorial Day, 2009.
© Andrew Dolph, 2009
