A Day to Remember in New Haven
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.
New Haven Area Casualties of War ...
(Please send additions or corrections for the lists below for New Haven to info@americantowns.com)
Vietnam War
Arthur William Jr Bailey
William Michael Jr Meglio
Henry Millard Jr Robinson
Calvin Belton
Michael Giovanni Mennone
Archie Lee Guthrie
Richard James Regan
Creed Lorenzio Bryant
Henry Lee Whaley
Alexander J Mc Glothlin
Thomas Anthony Chialastri
John Harold Raber
D C Carter
Francis J Jr Mc Gouldrick
Kenneth Cushen
George Arthur Shavies
John James Illingworth
Henry J Nelson
Frank Gea Navarro
Curtis Good
Albert F Jr Graham
Anthony Gianelli
Ralph Paul Costanzo
James Aurthur Daniels
Calvin Eugene Mc Gilton
Roosevelt Jr Hardy
Edward Mahlon Hardwick
Robert Arnold Tillquist
Everett Lee Anderson
Paul Joseph Maciuszek
Gary Charles Richards
Samuel Walter Brewer
Frank Akeley Jr Barker
George John Pascale
Joseph Anthony Jr Pecora
Bernard Anthony Zambrano
Malcolm George Williams
Anthony Aloysius Price
Korean War
Boucher Joseph Hector
Del Vecchio Dominic
HUGHES JOHN JOSEPH JR
MASIULIS EDWARD R
MEDAS ALBERT 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