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Mr. Charles Glenwood Ritenour
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Mr.
Charles Glenwood Ritenour, 91 years old, was born and raised in Prince
William County near Manassas, Virginia.
Looking back through the 91 years of his life, Mr. Ritenour is most proud of having served in the United States Navy. He enlisted voluntarily and served aboard the Mona Island #9 while stationed in Okinawa, Japan during World War II. He quickly realized that in order to survive, it was necessary to become completely focused on the outcome, not the danger. Mr. Ritenour says, “It was a dangerous time; the enemy was flying suicide missions, destroying anything or anyone in its path. I saw bombs exploding, men hurt, it chilled your blood and gave you fear. Our ship was there to insure the safety of those preparing to land on the shore; it was a complete team effort. More than ever, we all wanted our country to remain free. Having seen countless air raids and destruction first-hand we were determined to fight onward for freedom for all Americans. I would do it all again to protect our Country.”
Mr. Ritenour is a resident at The Woodview in South Boston where he has resided since June 2008.
