A Day to Remember in Hartford
category:Government and Politics posted:May 19th, 2006
For most of us, Memorial Day marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But dont let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach sand.
Memorial Day originally called Decoration Day unofficially began in 1865 as a way to honor fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War. In fact, because of lingering resentment over
the war, many Southern states did not observe the holiday until after World War I (they opted for their own Confederate Memorial Day). Memorial Day has since became an
occasion to honor fallen soldiers from all wars after WWI. You can find a listing of those from the community who have made the ultimate sacrifice below. Honor them with the
traditions of this special holiday:
-Fly the flag at half-staff from dawn until noon, local time.
-Participate in a national moment of remembrance, which occurs at 3PM, Washington DC time.
-Place flags on the graves of war dead.
Hartford Area Casualties of War ...
(Please send additions or corrections for the lists below for Hartford to info@americantowns.com)
Vietnam War
Allan Paul Firmneck
Robert G Jr Choquette
Silvino Fernando Barreiros
Anthony Joseph Jr Spirito
Jack Ellsworth Muisener
William John Dolan
Angel Luis Diaz
Patrick O'Neal Moriarty
James Steven Leonard
Stephen S Jr Strycharz
Roberto Ramos
Edmund Francis Eddy
David Michael Kirk
George Edward Lonsdale
Lawrence Jay Silver
Crosley James Jr Fitton
Andres Rivera-Ruiz
Richard Dick Ambruso
David Paul Speath
Lawrence Dane Woods
William Joseph Jr De Orio
Clarence Rosaire Lavoie
George Gerald Lescarbeau
Robert Charles Sedgwick
Terrence M Mc Dermott
Walter Platosz
Daryl Lee English
Albert George Jr Christy
Malcolm Crayton Berry
Clifford Lamont Byrd
David Keith Hight
Gary Lynn Lewis
Eugene L Iii Manselle
Thomas Martin Neal
Jimmy Lee Langston
Norman Kent Doud
Kenneth Lee Pugh
Walter Alexander Terlecki
Edward James Jr Bishop
Korean War
Ashline Ronald Edward
Bohatch Thomas
Cariso Mathew
Dunne John Michael
Kelleher Robert P
Shvonski Richard Joseph
Thompson Harley George
Tierney Austin Joseph Jr
World War II
Click here for a database of local soldiers killed in World War II
Comments / Corrections:
I want you all to know that CWO Anthony Wayne Manstis was my friend and roommate in Vietnam, he was funny and had in infectious simile. I miss him a lot. He died serving his country.
posted:09/09/08I wear a Vietnam MIA bracelet for Pfc. Douglas O'Neil Keefe. I would love to make contact with anyone who knew him so I can learn more about "my" MIA hero.
posted:09/26/08