Tom Carper’s Statement on the Passing of WWII Hero Ray Firmani

Tom Carper’s Statement on the Passing of WWII Hero Ray Firmani

WILMINGTON, Del – Former U.S. Senator Tom Carper released the following statement on the passing of 103-year-old WWII veteran and Delaware hero, Ray Firmani: “It feels like I’ve known Ray forever, and I have admired him every step of the way. What a loss, but what a blessing, not just to have known him, but to have served with him in times of war and times of peace. “And whenever, or wherever, veterans were being honored and recognized in the Fi…

Delaware honors WWII hero Ray Firmani after his death at age 103

Firmani, a co-pilot of a B-17 in the 486th Heavy Bombardment Group of the 8th Air Force, flew 25 combat missions over Germany and France during the war and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.