Bronze Star Memorials: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Alvin Pius.
Alvin Pius, passed away this morning at Jupiter Medical Center at age 89. Alvin, Al, Papa and Poppy; a man who loved all and was loved by all wore a genuine smile and stood quick to greet you with a hug and a kiss. He served his country during WWII as a member of the 509 Parachute Infantry Battalion. Also known as the "Geronimo's", they were the first battalions of parachutists fielded by the American Army and one of only four independent airborne battalions in U.S. Military history. Al...