Grand Rapids, Michigan
Debri, Allen James Allen James Debri age 89, of Grand Rapids, US Army WWII veteran, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 29, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria; his parents John Peter Debri and Albertina (Konkie) Debri. He was the last surviving of ten siblings. Surviving are his...
Read MoreMarty and family,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. I send my sincerest condolences, thoughts & prayers to all of you at this most difficult time.
An old GM friend,
Larry England
August 07, 2016 | Hastings, MI
John sorry for your loss.
Pat and Cindy Mikrut
August 03, 2016 | Belmont, MI
Debri Families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. May your dad rest in peace.
John & Leslie Hage
August 03, 2016 | MI
I'll alway remember the Sunday afternoon visits. We would talk for hours trading stories from our tours. He will be greatly missed. He truly was part of the greatest generation of men!
Jason, Gavin and Jakson
Jason Bravata
August 02, 2016 | Cedar Springs, MI
Marty, Paula, Joannie, Robbie, John, and Raymond.
With deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts.
Judy Ring (Sweedyk)
August 02, 2016
Jimmy's retirement as bartender of 3rd Michigan N.C.O. Club
John Braden
August 01, 2016
Jimmy's retirement as bartender
John Braden
August 01, 2016
retirement as bartender of the N.C.O. Club, April 3, 2012
John Braden
August 01, 2016
As a member of the Third Michigan Reenactors, I was privileged to hear Jimmy's stories at the N.C.O. Club in Grand Rapids. My favorite:
This was near the end of WWII. Being a nurse, Jimmy usually did not have to stand guard. But once when he did, a jeep bearing a pennant with one star on it went roaring by him. Then it stopped and backed up. A brigadier general jumped out and started to berate Jimmy. "Don't you know what this pennant means?" he roared. Mustering his most innocent...
John Braden
August 01, 2016 | Fremont, MI