A Day to Remember in Yonkers

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.

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



Operation Enduring Freedom
Lagman, Anthony S.


Operation Desert Storm
Anthony D. Stewart

Vietnam War
William Banfield Dorsey
Richard Anthony Giuliani
Robert Michael Fitzgerald
Richard Frederick Henrich
John Richard Turner
Robert Francis Jr Geary
Carlos A M De La Hoz
James Francis Jr Burke
Thomas Osborn Clark
Keith William Duffy
Francis Michael Boyle
John Joseph Lyons
David Hercliff Jr Gamboa
Wayne Morris Horne
Allen Lloyd Smith
James Joseph Buonaiuto
Franz Xavier Wallner
Kenneth Michael Kardash
Arthur Carl Alterwisher
Peter Mitchell
Peter B Bushey
Jeffrey Bruns Dodge
Martin Daniel Reilly
Joseph A Arimento
Luis A N Hilerio-Padilla
George Lathan
Leon Jerome Jackson
James Sutherland Pitches
Donald William Bruck
Lester Bracey

Korean War
Endicott Milton Charles
Patterson Bruce Robert
Paulson Robert John Jr
Pryzgoda Dennis A Jr
Russell William Robert
­

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