Gold Star Veteran, Shirl P. Best, 24 year old, WWII Air Force Navigator, in the 303rd bomb group of the 8th Air Force, returns home to be put to rest in the Durand Cemetery after 80 years.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 8th, 2025 in the Durand High School Gym from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. Family burial to follow.

Shirl Best answered the call to duty and paid the ultimate sacrifice. Please come out and help honor him and welcome him home to rest.

More information to follow…