Today, I was very privileged to have been invited by Operation Benjamin for the 2023 headstone replacement and memorial ceremony of Private First Class Ralph Greenstein, Private Harvey Mashatt, TEC5 Eugene Shore, Corporal Sam Cordova, and the Star of David headstone among the Unknown Soldiers. These young men were Jewish American soldiers who died during World War II and are buried here in the Philippines at the Manila American Cemetery.
Today's event was truly a very profound and wonderful experience I will never forget. Thank you, Operation Benjamin, for allowing me to participate in this moving ceremony.