Historian and author Stephen Ambrose published the book Band of Brothers in 1992 based on the experiences these men faced in World War II. Waldrup is known for her songs Justified and Does She Pour Your Whiskey.. He joined the Army not long after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The procession brought Pee Wee from his hometown of Sugarcreek Township to the Dayton National Cemetery. He shared similar thoughts in 2015 on Veterans Voices. Martin passed away at 101, and was escorted from Sugar Creek Township to Dayton National Cemetery, his final resting place. The 101st Airborne Division ended their war by occupying Eagles Nest, Adolph Hitlers mountain home in Bavaria, in 1945. Music Row icon and historian Robert Oermann deemed the track a "Disc of The Day", adding that Waldrup is a "real deal country singer. He was 101 years old. I am a representative of our unit. My four hours writing a song with Jim Martin was one of the best days of my life. On Tuesday morning, a procession took place in Sugarcreek Township. SUGARCREEK TOWNSHIP A World War II Veteran who parachuted into Normandy on D-Day will be laid to rest today. Pre-order available at Waldrups website powered by Rhythmic Rebellion. He died there on Sunday, according to the Daily News, after living the quiet life he promised himself. While many would consider Martin and the 101st Airborne as heroes, he didnt share this sentiment. Jim "Pee Wee" Martin passed away at 101 years old. Look what I've gained and where I've been, what I have done. Martin first returned to Toccoa in 2002 for the 60th anniversary reunion, returning several times after. Jim "Pee Wee" Martin's 100 th Birthday Jump Fest took place in "Pee Wee's" hometown of Xenia, Ohio at Skydive Greene County. On June 6, 1944, James Martin was among the first Allied paratroopers to jump into Normandy with the 101st Airborne, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment. Not originally intending to run he was overcome with the urge and began running, recalling that he and his fellow trainees hated the run but took the name of the mountain as their motto, Currahee! GREENE COUNTY Jim Pee Wee Martin, Greene County native and World War II veteran, died on Sunday, according to a post on his personal Facebook page. Jim 'Pee Wee' Martin dies at 101, funeral arrangements announced