Author and historian Mark LaPointe will discuss the life and legacy of his grandfather, U.S. Army Sergeant William G. Aubut, a Tewksbury native who was killed in action during World War II. Aubut is still honored in town today with a memorial at "Aubut Square," on the corner of Pleasant Street, near his childhood home. LaPointe recently published a book, Somewhere In Germany, which tells the story of Aubut's ultimate sacrifice and the resulting new reality for his wife and daughter in the aftermath of his loss. The book chronicles his family's struggles and culminates thirty-five years later with the discovery of Aubut's letters written home to them during his service. While reading those letters together during the final week of her mother's life, a daughter finally got to know her father for the first time and come to terms with his loss. A book selling and signing will follow the presentation for anyone interested. 

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