May no soldier go unloved, or be forgotten.

Sergeant Keith Clinton, the last survivor of the B-17 crash that claimed the life of Ironton, Ohio’s Raymond Stephenson, was laid to rest with his wife Evelyn, a member of the Women’s Air Corps, at Arlington National Cemetery.

Mr. Clinton was a brave soldier who served as a gunner on Raymond’s crew. Ironically, just as Raymond’s wife Helen became a widow on her first wedding anniversary in 1944, Evelyn Clinton was widowed on her anniversary. It was her and Mr. Clinton’s 70^th.

I met with Mr. Clinton twice while researching and writing, She Called Him Raymond. The story could not have been told completely without his help. We met a third time at a presentation and book signing event in his hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan, where I had the honor of recognizing him.

I am grateful to have known this gentleman, thankful for his valiant service in World War II, and honored to attend his internment ceremony at this sacred place. I am much obliged to his wonderful family, especially his daughters and sons (Loraine, Adele, Greg and Jay), for their friendship and for inviting me to share in this solemn ceremony.