Fifteen names added to Memorial Honor Roll 11-11-2011

8:55 a.m. 11-11-2011

On November 11, 2011, a small but resolute band of citizens braved a very windy and chilly Fall morning and assembled at the Riverton Veterans’ Memorial for a ceremony to honor veterans and witness the addition of fifteen names to the Honor Roll.

Speaking for the VFW, Thomas J. Farrell declared, “When it comes to the ‘Greatest Generation’… it is the generation that has to bear the burden of Freedom. No matter what war–every generation has taken their place, and did what was necessary to preserve our way of life.”  His heartfelt address served to recognize the extraordinary service and sacrifice of each generation of men and women which has served our country during conflict, as well as underscore the borough’s new policy of inclusiveness in regard to eligibility for the Honor Roll.

Honor Roll Eligibility: Any present or former resident of the Borough of Riverton, living or deceased, who served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States of America, during a time of war, is eligible to have their name placed on the memorial.

To verify eligibility, you must present a copy of your DD-214 (discharge papers) or a copy of your military orders. Contact either Councilman Bill Brown (now Mayor-elect) or President of Council Bob Smyth through the Riverton Borough Contact Page.

Names added to the Honor Roll 11-11-2011:  George H. Baker     Charles E. Bishop     Michael E. Burns     Thomas A. Cairns Jr.     William W. Cook Sr.     Gerard C. Edsell     J.E. “Betty” (“Jef”) Fountain-Schopp     John J. Martin     Allan P. Mason     Mitchell J. Rabil     Ralph J. Ragomo     John B. Shaw     Edward D. Smyth     James G. Stanton     Robert B. Stevenson

This plaque displays the name of Navy veteran Mr. Gene J. Bandine, at left, and dozens of others added since Memorial Day 2011.

Photos recently added to the Album: J.E. Fountain-Schopp     Carl T. McDermott     Paul C. McDermott     William J. McDermott     Ralph J. Ragomo     Lester R. Yearly     Joseph L. Yearly

Readers, if you are a qualified Riverton veteran or know of someone who is, please help us honor Riverton veterans by adding their photo to the Historical Society of Riverton’s online Veterans’ Honor Roll Album. Fifteen names and seven more photos have been added since the last addition of this past Memorial Day.

Click on this link to view a short video clip (1 min., 37 sec.; 38MB) of the ceremony. – John McCormick, Gaslight News editor

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John McCormick

Teacher at Riverton School 1974-2019, author, amateur historian, Historical Society of Riverton Board Member 2007-2023, newsletter editor 2007-2023, website editor 2011-2023

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