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A Centenarian’s Love Story at Arlington | New Orleans News
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At 101, a WWII, Korean, and Vietnam veteran named Chester Pettey, who just lost his beloved wife Virginia after 33 years of marriage, finds solace in a poignant Honor Flight Louisiana trip to Arlington National Cemetery — where she received military honors. Chester, who taught Virginia to sail and called their marriage “the best of his life,” reflects on their adventures and the quiet strength of their bond. As he gazes toward his own future, he hopes to join her at Arlington — a testament to love that outlives even the longest of wars.
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