According to a newspaper clipping shared by U.S. officials, Van Heck had sent a letter to his family warning that he would not be returning home. The young Marine had written: "Don't count on me ...
HILLSIDE, Ill. — The remains of a Marine who died fighting in the Pacific Theater during World War II were buried with honors in Hillside Tuesday. The return home for Sgt. Robert Van Heck, who died ...
"I just keep thinking about my mom, our mom, and how she had one brother. I can't even imagine losing any of my siblings and ...
HILLSIDE, Ill. (WLS) -- A Chicago marine who died in War World II will finally be laid to rest on Tuesday. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert F. Van Heck, 25, was killed during World War II.
Robert Van Heck's family received an ominous letter from the Marine just minutes before learning he was killed, according to a news article.