World War II Veteran Dennis Boldt visits General Patton’s grave for the first time, with Helen Patton, granddaughter of General George S. Patton. #greatestgeneration #hero #thankyou | Walk Among Heroes

Today we remember Gen. George S. Patton Jr., buried at Luxembourg American Cemetery. On this date in 1945, Patton died in Germany of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Patton was one of the great figures of World War II, renowned for his style, aggressiveness, and brash quotes. While the vast majority of burials in ABMC’s World War I and World War II cemeteries are service members who were killed in action or died during the war, the cemeteries also contain numerous burials of service

At the Luxembourg American Cemetery, Gen. George S. Patton rests among the more than 5,000 honored here – lying side by side with those he fought with and led. His story extends far beyond those quiet rows. From North Africa to Sicily, from Normandy to the Battle of the Bulge, Patton drove his forces forward with determination, discipline, and aggression. But his life did not end with the war. Just months after victory in Europe, he died during a tragic automobile accident, closing the final cha

11K views · 357 reactions | Helen Patton, granddaughter of General George S. Patton & founder of The Patton Foundation, reminds us of that tragic day 24 years ago. #neverforget911 #alwaysremember #newyork #911 #911 | Walk Among Heroes | Facebook