The story highlights the long-lasting impact of war on families. Sandy Bellou recalls her motherâs grief over her brother, 2nd Lt. Robert McCollum, missing since 1944. His plane crashed during WWII, and the family lived in anguish not knowing his fate. After many years, they have finally received the remains of Lt. McCollum, allowing them to find a sense of closure. His remains were honored in a procession and he was laid to rest in San Jose, California, on April 24, 2025.
Sandy Bellou recalled her mother's sorrow over her brother's fate, who went missing after a plane crash in WWII, leaving the family without closure.
After decades of uncertainty, the family of 2nd Lt. Robert McCollum can finally achieve peace; his remains were repatriated to San Jose in April 2025.
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