A Day to Remember in Troy

For most of us, Memorial Day marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t 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.

Troy Area Casualties of War ...
(Please send additions or corrections for the lists below for Troy to info@americantowns.com)


Vietnam War
Anthony Michael Steen
Robert Martin Dwyer
Joseph Louis Milos
Robert Charles Felter
Thomas Edward Falk
John Francis Dingwall
Richard William Hawthorne
Donald Jason Jr Egan
Raymond W Jr Tymeson
Stephen Clark Barrett
Paul Joseph Baker
James Joseph Masotti
Heinz Kurt Roesch
Charles Anthony Majer
Roger Alan Fulkerson
Bernard Joseph Wait
William Joseph Zemanick
Michael Patrick O Connor
Forrest Edward Ward
Peter Mathew Guenette
Glenn Roy Brust
Bruce Leo Carey

Korean War
Nikles Rudolf
Romeo James Joseph


World War II
Click here for a database of local soldiers killed in World War II