The Conemaugh Valley Veterans held their annual Memorial Day ceremony on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Veterans Park adjacent to the Cambria County War Memorial Arena.
John Brown, President of the Conemaugh Valley Veterans, speaks of the importance of Memorial Day.Conemaugh Valley Veteran Jessie Mullen is the keynote speaker and discusses why Memorial Day is so meaningful for her.Conemaugh Valley Veterans Harry Muncert and Josh Hauser placed the wreath and render a hand salute.
VFW Post No. 155 Ritual Team fires rifle volleys in memory of the fallen.VFW Post No. 155 member Frank Dreikorn plays Taps.Members of the Conemaugh Valley Veterans
Video courtesy of Kate Plows, granddaughter of Harry Plows
Marty Kuhar of the Conemaugh Valley Veterans served as Master of CeremoniesAcoustic singer and songwriter Danny Vavrek, a Marine Veterans, sung the National Anthem and America the BeautifulReverend Leo F. Arnone, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy Reserve, provided the invocation and benediction.Ed Wojnaroski, Founder of the Conemaugh Valley Veterans and former PA State Representative, told the story of Harry Plows marching by himself on Veterans Day and the creation of the Conemaugh Valley VeteransPA State Representative Jim Rigby, 71st District, read a proclamation honoring Harry PlowsMayor Frank Janakovic, City of Johnstown, read a proclamation honoring Harry PlowsDavid Plows, son of Harry Plows, shared World War II stories of his fatherProud members of the Conemaugh Valley Veterans remembered Harry PlowsVFW Post No. 155 Ritual Team conducted the 21 Gun SaluteBugler Joe Babik, Marine Corps Veteran, performed TapsHaynes Street BridgeHaynes Street BridgeDavid Plows, son of Harry Plows, and his wife Nance (left) with Mary Lehman, daughter of Harry Plows (right)American Legion Post 249 Color GuardChuck Arnone, Commander of American Legion Post 249, with Color GuardDessert at American Legion Post 249 following bride dedication ceremony
Photos courtesy of Kate Plows, granddaughter of Harry Plows
Buzz Wagner, born in Cambria County Pennsylvania, was an American aviator and the first United States Army Air Corps fighter ace of World War II. Please watch this inspiring video.