A Day to Remember in West Palm Beach
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.
West Palm Beach Area Casualties of War ...
(Please send additions or corrections for the lists below for West Palm Beach to info@americantowns.com)
Operation Enduring Freedom
Wadman, Brandon James
Vietnam War
Robert Ray Duncan
Magnus Carl Nielsen
Gary Mark Dominique
Dwight Andrew Maslinski
Paul Harold Cline
Reginald Tyrone Byrd
John Malger Mc Lellan
Henry Nicholas Ii Heide
William Edward Tittle
Ivy Thomas Anderson
David Lee Wilkerson
Henry Hwey Gamble
Jimmie Dee Cook
Gary Leonard Daniels
Martin Eugene Kirik
Kenneth Bradley James
Charles Reuben Jr Outlaw
Richard Curtis Jackson
Elmer L Iii Juckett
John Dean Hall
Leon Daniel Bullock
Lorenzo Richard Pettis
Albert Joseph Scruggs
Dennis Edward Wilkinson
Roger William Sweet
Harold Clarence Cook
Harold Clarence Cook
Korean War
Cottle Donald Franklin
Wolf Donald Edward
World War II
Click here for a database of local soldiers killed in World War II
Memorial Day Announcements
Memorial Day Weekend
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