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Lawrence A. Bekelesky:
Corporal Bekelesky drowned while assaulting Omaha Beach with his unit on June 6 1944. He received the Purple Heart which is awarded to those wounded in action or killed in action. He was survived by his Mother, Father, 4 brothers and a girl friend whom he planned to marry.
Cemetery:
Location: Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
Colleville-sur-Mer, Departement du Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France
Total Burials: 9,387
Plot: Plot B Row 5 Grave 44
Eulogy:
I don't right know him to well. I know he had a family that was waiting for him at home and his girl friend whom he planned to marry. I feel sadden by this fact for he had such a bright and possible future ahead of him. Yet he gave his life for us to have a future that was full of peace and free of oppression. The free world should thank these young men who left behind things like Bekelesky to fight for us and give their lives for us.
Bekelesky's grave in France. A place that is peaceful. Something he deserves after what he did for us.
Carlos and Pristina:
The Transatlantic Council Boy Scouts of America 2011 Normandy Camporee. The event happens every three years. Scouts pay their respects to all our fallen! This family laid flowers at Bekelesky's grave site. Carlos (left) eldest explains to Pristina (right) the importance of the events.