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accounted for. Donors bought the bricks as part of fund raising and had something engraved.
WW II HONOR ROLL PROJECT
HISTORY OF THE HONOR ROLL AND MEMORIAL
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Soon after we became involved in WW II, several funds were started for the construction of an Honor Roll for the Men and Women who served our country during WW II and who were living in East Pennsboro Township at the time of their induction into the various armed services. |
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One fund was created by the Enola Sportsmen Association at the suggestion of Dr. Joseph H Rissinger, another by Charles F. Buck. It was agreed that these funds be combined, and that Mr. Buck take the initiative in supervising the erection of an Honor Roll. Contributions were solicited, scrap, waste paper etc. were collected and sold. The profits of which were used toward this project. Br Buck received fine cooperation from many individuals and organizations, making it possible to build a Honor Roll having more than 600 names inscribed upon it. The Board was located adjacent to the High School were it was maintained until the winter of 1948-49. |
The Greater Enola Lions Club was organized April 1946. It recognized the need for a permanent memorial and chose this as one of its first projects. The Club then solicited finds from our citizens and conducted fairs and festivals until $3500 was raised. This money was used for the construction of the memorial. This memorial was designed by George W. Fordey, Past Commander of the Legion Post 751, and the ground donated by the Enola Legion. The Legion laid the pavements leading to the memorial. |
In 2009 the West Shore Democratic Club ( George DeMartyn Jr., President and Jim Hertzler, Vice-President) recognized the need to restore the Memorial and donated $20,000 toward the project. The Enola American Legion raised additional $12,000 with a buy an engraved brick fundraiser. Again the Community stepped up to make the restoration possible. The Memorial was rededicated on May 23, 2010. |
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The Committee wishes to Thank ALL organizations and individuals who helped make this rededication possible. |
SPECIAL NOTE*****
George DeMartyn Sr is named on the wall, George DeMartyn Jr. organized the make over and , grandson Jon DeMartyn worked on the pavers and landscaping.
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| After all the vines and other vegetation was removed. The brick was cleaned of Graffiti. | |
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| Brick joints were ground and repointed. A scratch coat applied for the new markers. | |
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| 36 inch hole was drilled to install a new flag pole. | |
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| Base of new flag pole was set with concrete. | |
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| Scratch coat was leveled to accept the glue and markers. | |
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| Glue is applied to the wall and marker. | |
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| George DeMartyn Jr. assists in placing the first new marker. | |
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| George DeMartyn Jr. discusses placement of the fallen names. | |
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| First plaque of the soldiers who were Killed in Action. | |
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| All of the Fallen name plaques are in and most
of the new markers are placed and braced to allow the glue to dry. |
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| Last marker is placed and fastened to the wall. | |
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| The new flagpole is raised and set in its new home. | The Truck (Ball at top) is set at the top of the flag pole and the ropes are strung. |
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| Stone is placed and leveled to accept the pavers. | |
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| Stone is compacted before pavers are placed. | |
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| Grade is set. A good foundation is important. | |
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| Check once, check twice. Name bricks are
checked against the list to ensure all are accounted for. Donors bought the bricks as part of fund raising and had something engraved. |
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| Work continues as the name bricks are laid. | |
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| Two O'clock and a small crowd is at the Honor Roll. Ceremony doesn't start till 3 PM. | |
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| Honor Guard practices before the 21 gun salute. | |
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| Crowd picks up and the seats fill. | |
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| First row is reserved for WW II vets. | |
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| Opening ceremony with Wayne Melnick, President of East Penn Twp Commissioners. | |
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| Wreath is laid at the Honor Roll. Poppy Court and Boy Scout Troop 89 | |
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| Crowd stands and honors the Pledge of Allegiance. | |
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| The story of the origin of Taps is told. | |
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| . Student at the US Army War College.. | |
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| East Penn Band plays America the Beautiful. | |
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| Enola Legion Post 751 Honor Guard | Rifle Squad waits to provide 21 Gun Salute. |
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| Jim Hertzler Twp. Commissioner introduces Col. Henry Coyne (RET) who talked about Veterans Who Served in WW II | |
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| WW II Veterans shaking hands during Henry Coyne"s speech. | |
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| 21 Gun Salute. | |
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| The Blowing of TAPS. | Shell casing ejects during 21 gun salute. |
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| George DeMartyn Jr. accepts recognition from Robert Melby, Post 751 Commander. | |
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| Wreath sets in front of new wall with Honor Roll plaque. | |
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Night shot of the refurbished Memorial with new lights taken on Memorial day 2010.
Photos available through Historical Society