Monday, May 27, 2019

Remembering Austin's Fallen Heros



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.

PVT. Perry Hooftallen, U.S. Army, KIA October 19, 1944, WWII

Capt. Edgar E. Nuschke, U.S. Air Force, KIA January 21, 1967, Vietnam War.



PFC Edward Ritsick, U. S. Army, KIA March 11, 1968, Vietnam War



PFC Robert I. Roberts, U. S. Army, KIA May 28, 1951, Korean War



PFC Howard W. Thompson, U. S. Army, KIA February 21, 1945, WW II



PFC Fred J. VanWhy, U.S. Army, KIA February 8, 1951 WW II - Korean War


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