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On Saturday, September 29, 2018, as part of his Eagle Scout project. Noah Leightley, son of Jennifer and Curt Leightley, presented a Dedication Ceremony titled Austin's Fallen Heros, honoring the seven (7) individuals from Austin/Austin Area who gave their lives in service to our country
Furthermore, Noah raised the money needed to purchase the banners pictured below which line Main Street, Austin, Pennsylvania.
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| PVT. Perry Hooftallen, U.S. Army, KIA October 19, 1944, WWII |
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| Capt. Edgar E. Nuschke, U.S. Air Force, KIA January 21, 1967, Vietnam War. |
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| PFC Edward Ritsick, U. S. Army, KIA March 11, 1968, Vietnam War |
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| PFC Robert I. Roberts, U. S. Army, KIA May 28, 1951, Korean War |
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| PFC Howard W. Thompson, U. S. Army, KIA February 21, 1945, WW II |
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| PFC Fred J. VanWhy, U.S. Army, KIA February 8, 1951 WW II - Korean War |
