
John Burns, a 1944 graduate of Father Ryan High School, stands on a tank in Paris, France, in 1945, while serving with the 83rd Infantry Division in Europe. Burns and his twin brother, Bob, served together as a bazooka team during the final push into Germany. After the war, they operated the Burns Brothers Farm in Triune.
WWII veterans reflect on service and sacrifice
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, a grateful nation offers its thanks for the sacrifices made by veterans past and present.