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Cambridge honors Cpl. Ronald Sparks
By adamg on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 2:44pm
The scene at Cambridge City Hall to honor Sparks as his remains were brought to Cambridge - 65 years after he died in a North Korean prisoner-of-war camp.
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There was a great article in
There was a great article in the Globe today about the story of his nephew who tracked down where he was interred, and had him brought home.
It was a very touching article and you can tell his remaining family members feel some closure to have him home.
Kudos to the nephew for pursuing this. I came across my POW bracelet that I wore many years ago (metal reacted to my skin). I researched and found my soldier had crashed in Viet Cong territory and was never found again. I also found where he came from. He was never heard from, I assume. I lost a cousin in Viet Nam. I don't know what is worse, knowing or always having some hope.
Very moving
interview with Cpl. Sparks' nephew on WBUR this morning. I shed a few tears as I listened. http://www.wbur.org/morningedition/2016/08/16/korean-war-veteran-cambridge
So, that's what was going on
So, that's what was going on at a funeral home in Arlington Heights this morning. I was wondering who the deceased might have been.
Police escort down Mass Ave toward Cambridge. About 10 motorcycles and 4 cars. All accompanying a hearse with nothing else non-police in the procession.
Finally, closure for the Sparks Family
How good for the family to get closure after all these years. From the TV reporting, it was a solemn, beautiful send off for Cpl. Sparks. RIP Sir.