SPUMC veterans

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Here are some veterans from SPUMC and some from Elizabethtown.

But first, some band and runner photos.

Veterans Day is celebrated every year on November 11, to honor those who served in the U.S. military. Before 1954 it was called "Armistice Day" (end of World War I) or "Remembrance Day" or "Poppy Day". There is no apostrophe as it is a day for honoring all veterans by everyone.

Why do we honor veterans?
Can we lose the freedoms (political, religious, etc.) that the veterans fought for?
Has the military ever fought for causes that were not to protect our freedoms?

The date was chosen to be that of the end of World War I. On the eleventh month, on the eleventh day, on the eleventh hour, on the eleventh minute.

The Veterans Memorial in Elizabethtown is dedicated to veterans from Elizabethtown, PA, who died in the service of their country.

Book: All gave some. Phil Clark.

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November 11: Veterans Day
World War I	Stanley M. Disney	Claude V. Herr
George S. Alwine	George J. Ebersole	Robert D. Reem*
Abram B. Brandt	John H. Espenshade	Gilbert F. Shirk
Guy Culp	John A. Felker	Harold J. Yurkovic
Walter F. Eshelman	Carl H. Hahn	Vietnam
Abraham W. Heisey	Henry S. Musser	John R. Booth
Hurley E. Herring	Carl F. Ober	Harold L. Eckert Jr.
Russell D. Smith	Frank Peoples Jr.	William D. Port*
Amy Treichler	Harry R. Snyder	Frederick J. Schwanger
World War II	Harold E. Witmer	Lebanon
Eugene H. Acker	Korea	Maurice E. Hukill
Charles Allen	J. Warren Bishop
Fred W. Barley	William B. Bonawitz	(*Medal of Honor)

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Veterans Grove in Elizabethtown Masonic Village, near the Amtrak Station.

Built in 1920 to resemble a Doric Temple.
Originally 268 oak trees planted in rows around the memorial.
In honor of PA Masons who died serving the country in World War I.
Eternal Flame added in 2014 to all military and veterans.
Inscribed with: "All Gave Some – Some Gave All".

World War II in 1939 started 21 years after World War I ended in 1918.

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In the Masonic Homes (2023), across from Veterans Grove, were planted some 7,000 flags to honor veterans who lost their lives in the service since 9/11.

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$Name: Ed Boll$

Ed Boll (1924-2014) was a member of Saint Paul's for 80 years.

Fought in the Battle of the Bulge, recipient of two Purple Hearts.
Played semi-pro baseball, amateur photographer.
Elizabethtown High School and College.
39 years at Armstrong Industries as Chief Chemist.
Wife of 65 years, Minerva (Hess) Boll.
Two sons and daughter, active in youth fellowship.
Ran 9th to 12th grade Sunday School

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, Harry Reed - 2 tours in Vietnam , 1970?

Veteran Harry Reed (1948-2006) served two tours in Vietnam.

Harry was president of the newly merged (1998) Wesley & Friendship classes for 7 years.

Born in Liverpool, OH
Air traffic controller at Harrisburg International Airport
Long time member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Wesley Friendship Sunday School class president
Usher, volunteer, trustee
Lions Club

[Story of Marietta air students getting tour of Harrisburg, 9/11 overview right after the event]