Memorial Day 2014: Three local veterans remembered

On Memorial Day, I'd like to take pause and remember three veterans who are buried near my home.

Benjamin J. Lenzen, 1896-1972, was a World War I Navy vet who later served as president of Morton Grove Post 134 of the American Legion. He's buried at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Skokie.

Earl Murley Dover, 1916-2012 was a captain in the United States Army Air Force who served in Europe in World War II. His grave is also at St. Paul's.

Michael Joseph "Joe" Arrigo, 1932-2012, was a sergeant in the Marines during the Korean War. He's buried across the street at St. Peter's United Church of Christ Cemetery. He was a longtime resident of nearby Glenview.

Thank you for your service, gentlemen.

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