World War II Vet, Who Became Best Friends With Little Boy Next Door, Dies Mary Divine, Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn. Other November 03, 2016 at 09:46 AM news YouTube screenshot. Erling Kindem, a World War II veteran whose friendship with a local boy went viral after a local TV news station aired a story about the pair, died Saturday. Read More Show Less friendship generations lawnmower racing veteran World War II
