A Day to Remember in Ogden

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.

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


Vietnam War
Paul David Myers
Paul David Myers
Robert Kent Horspool
Gerald Allen Smith
Serge Benson Simmons
Brent F Ward
Dewey Frank Butcher
John Michael Christensen
Verne De Witt Iii Johnson
David Pherral Dunyon
Darrel L Price
Mark Stephen Steiner
Jim Marble Rhead
Leland Stephen Jr Crowley
Lilo Elmer Aldous
Ronald Lee Johnson
Joseph Gary Vogrinec
Robin Kirmeyer Wetzler
Lawrence Fredrick Bond
Val Clark Robinson
Gregary Alan Wilks
Randolph Buck Ward
Boyd Keith Newbold
Val Lyndon Lafon
Lynn Elmo Hunter
Richard Michael Facer
Blair H Simpson
Lenny Maurice Tippets
Robert Edward Crowley
Jack Charles Everts
Franklin Joe Hiner

Korean War
Bramwell Ross Kay
Evans Carl Julius
WAGNER WILLIAM EDWARD


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