Flag pole dedicated in ceremony at new Herndon armed forces park
By Andy Heintzelman, The News-Item, Shamokin, Pa. | |
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Located across from the former
"It's fitting that we have a memorial park such as this to recognize those who have given years of service to the nation, especially those who gave the supreme sacrifice," said
Sweppenhiser and others praised the widespread effort of organizations, businesses and individuals who toiled for more than a year to raise funds and find a suitable place for the park. They thanked
'A wonderful thing'
"I think it's a wonderful thing; I really do," said the
Inch moved to a farm on White's Island in the
Inch remembers seeing the honor board, which Sweppenhiser referred to as a "historical treasure," at its previous locations. Erected in
The board was pulled out of storage in 2012 and restored by
"It's something the community should be proud of," he said.
The honor roll is ready for installation as soon as the site is prepared.
Four men among the 79 men and women listed on the board have asterisks beside their names, indicating they were killed in action.
One of 5,000
Bender thanked
The flag was raised, then lowered to half-staff, by
Also speaking were current Mayor
Others involved in the project or in Saturday's ceremony include Boy Scout Troop 311,
Up next, possibly still this fall, will be replacement of a stone wall that crosses the property and installation of the plaque and honor roll.
Donations welcome
Send donations for the park to the Herndon Armed Forces Memorial Committee, c/o
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