Penpals for 64 years, Evanston and Norridge World War II vets finally meet
Apr 02, 2024
‘We’re proud of our service’ Evanston and Norridge World War II veterans meet in person after decades of highlighting veteran contributions They became regular pen pals in 1960 and March 28, 2024 was the first time the two World War II veterans met in person. It was possible, however, these two United States Navy sailors named Myron Petrakis and Marvin Elfman bumped into each other while in 1940s naval training before being assigned to separate minesweeper vessels. Petrakis, 101, of Carol Stream, formerly of Norridge for about six decades, and Elfman, 97, of Evanston, formerly of Walkersville, Maryland, both […]
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