45 names added to Watervliet veterans memorial

WATERVLIET >> There were 45 names added to Ryan Shazier Jersey the monument in Veterans Memorial Park on Monday.

The latest plaque dedication recognized those who had served in various conflicts throughout recent history including World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Gulf War, along with Afghanistan, Beirut, Lebanon, Granada, and Panama.

Joseph Crowley Jr. served for 24 years in the Air Force, but was specifically honored on the wall for his service during the Vietnam War when he worked at a test base for planes used in conflict. His mother, Mary, had applied with the city to recognize him on the wall.

an honor to be recognized like this, he said, as he looked at his name on the black wall with his family.

A graduate of Watervliet High School, Crowley, 61, grew up in Watervliet but now lives in nearby Cohoes. He Authentic David Fales Jersey was stationed in locations ranging from Delaware to Korea.

Other http://www.steelersnflofficialauthentic.com/authentic-ryan-shazier-jersey.html newly added names include: Donald Alston, Iraq; John Bowen, Korean; Scott Connell, Beirut; Clayton Curtin Sr., World War II; Christopher Drescher, Korean; Robert Knowles, Afghanistan; Robert Novak, Vietnam; and John Peppen (Peppin), World War I.

knew some of the people who they listed on the plaque today, said Maurice Clough, a Korean War veteran. events are good to remember all the people who have passed away and given their life for this country. I have to get my brother name on the wall. few dozen people attended the ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Park on 16th Street. Watervliet Councilman Nick Foglia read the new names and Councilwoman Ellen Fogarty noted that these names are just as important as the ones that were already listed on the wall.

A luncheon at the David Fales Womens Jersey VFW was held that afternoon.

ceremony is a great way for everyone to come together and honor those who gave their lives protecting us, said Watervliet Mayor Mike Manning. addition of these names allows us to expand this memorial which we will continue doing for decades to come. interested in adding their relatives to the wall can apply with the city starting in January. Applications will be available in city hall and new names will be added on Memorial Day of 2018.