These 7 Men with Riverside County Ties Lost Their Lives in World War II

These 7 men with Riverside County ties lost their lives in World War II

In honor of Memorial Day, this is a look back at those men, writes Kim Jarrell Johnson.

Column – Shirley T. Holland Jr. made ultimate sacrifice in World War II

By Volpe Boykin Guest columnist   Memorial Day is the time when we remember the sacrifice of our fellow citizens who gave their all to preserve the freedoms we currently enjoy.  This year being the 80th anniversary year of the end of World War II, 1st Lt. Shirley T. Holland Jr. of our county should be remembered for his ultimate sacrifice in that war.  1st Lt. Holland was born in Isle of Wight County to Shirley T. Holland Sr and his wife, Gladys…