Lawrence David Duseau Jr. age 22 of Monroe, Michigan died February 3, 1943 in the North Atlantic Ocean when the USAT Dorchester was torpedoed by a German submarine (U-233) off the coast of Greenland. The sinking of the Dorchester was memorialized in the story of “The Four” Chaplains. He was born July 9, 1921 in Toledo, Ohio the son of the late Lawrence David and Caroline (Weidinger) Dusseau. He is survived by one sister, Audrey J. (Dusseau) Nash of Monroe, Michigan and sister-in-law, Raymona (Guthrie) (Dusseau) Bogardus of Wilmington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Chester A. Dusseau, Harold A. Dusseau and Richard A. Dusseau. After 67 years a memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Leesburg. Military honors will be presented by the Highland County Honor Guard. In honoring Richard Dusseau’s wishes, Raymona Bogardus has provided a memorial monument that rests on the same cemetery lot as her late husband Richard, Lawrence David Dusseau’s Brother. May he rest in peace.

Leslie Ramsey

Monday, May 03, 2010

10:09 AM

Dear Mrs. Bogardus & Family...

As a long time member of Hillsboro American Legion Auxiliary Unit #129, Raymond R. Stout Post, I commend you for carrying out this request. Each and every one of our service men and women, living or deceased, needs to be remembered with love and devotion for their contributions to perserving Americas' Freedoms.

Too often, we forget the families and friends left behind when we lose a loved one who is fighting for us. Even after 67 years, your Memorial Monument will serve as a reminder of that life lost.

Sincerely, Leslie Ramsey Americanism Chairman

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