In June 1944, the parents of U.S. Army Sgt. Alfred A. Ranio of Olean received a dreaded notice from the U.S. War Department.

Memorial Day is all about parades, hot dogs, the Stars and Stripes and daylight baseball games. But it should be … and is … ...

Emma Bushee's sons were serving on six continents. At home, she waited for their letters — and tried to pray them home safe.