A Day to Remember in Woodside

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.

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


Vietnam War
Martin Joseph Regan
Arthur William Jr Riegel
Bernard Anthony Freyne
Felix F Soto
James Joseph Owens
Jack Bernstein
Alfred Andrew Filippelli
James Crabb Mc Intosh
Richard Mc Gregor
Aniello Carlo Nunziato
Fernando Luis Jr Torres
Michael Dennis Connolly
Joseph Pat Jr Strippoli
Maurice Thomas Noel
Thomas Joseph Hanley
Joseph Andrew Taisler
Charles Edward Vicich
Kenneth Richard Kiener
Frank Jr De Marchi
Raymond Celeste
George Anthony Jr Cannata

Korean War
Curley Daniel Vincent
Silk James Richard
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World War II
Click here for a database of local soldiers killed in World War II