It remains the only parade in the Nation dedicated to the memory of one veteran. The National Italian American Foundation. the Order of the Sons of Italy of America. the Sergeant John Basilone Foundation. and veterans and marines organizations worked long and hard to see this "plain soldier." as John Basilone called himself. included among the marine heroes honored on the new stamps. We thank them for helping to make a new generation of Americans aware of the service and sacrifices of this son of an Italian immigrant. a true American hero. When he died. The New York Times noted in an editorial that there always had been Americans like John Basilone. willing to fight for their country even when they knew their luck wouldnt last. "The finest monument they could have." the newspaper said. "would be an enduring resolve by all of us to this time fashion an enduring peace." Let us never forget how much we owe John Basilone and all those who have given so much. over so many generations. so that we can live free.
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