Okinawa's military community turns out in force to honor war correspondent Ernie Pyle : vimarsana.com

Enduring legacy was apparent two days before the 78th anniversary of his death, as around 50 American Legionnaires, Marines, local officials and Boy Scouts from Okinawa-based Troop 102 gathered around an obelisk to discuss the man and his place in military history.

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