Mitchell Paige USMC Dedication Ceremony

 3 July 2021 - Mitchell Paige USMC Dedication Ceremony -1 Chamber Plaza, Charleroi, PA.  - Mon Valley Honor Guard participated in the monument dedication ceremony for a Medal Honor Winner Mitchell Paige.   

  

A Veterans Day celebration 2020

 A salute to Veterans was held on Saturday the 7th of November 2020 in the city of Monongahela honoring all those who have served America and continue to serve today.  The day's opening ceremony started at 10 AM at the Monongahela Fire Company's hall with prayers, songs and remarks by Mayor Greg Garry and profound words from the keynote speaker and grand marshal of the parade Major David Zuzak.  Later at 12:30 PM the parade started from Chess Park down Main St. concluding at First St/Park Ave.  The Monongahela Veterans Council would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude to all that assisted in ensuring the day's events were safe and enjoyed by the community in attendance. 

Change of Command

Change of Command Ceremony for active duty Post 302 member 

On 30 June 2020, Major Jordan Criss assumes command of the 325 Security Forces Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.   Day-to-day, the squadron maintains force protection and law and order for nearly 27,000 military and civilian personnel on 29,000-acre base.  Additionally, 325 Security Forces Squadron provides military working dog, boat patrol, confinement, investigative and Combat Arms services to the 325 Fighter Wing and its mission partners.

 

Memorial Day 2020

Monongahela Remembers

Even with social distancing and reduced crowds we gathered to honored those Fallen Sons and Daughters on Memorial Day.

Please use the following link to view the abbreviated ceremony. 

Monongahela Memorial Day Ceremony 2020

Monongahela Memorial Day Ceremony 2020 Monongahela Memorial Day Ceremony, May 2020.

Monongahela American Legion Post 302

100th Anniversary Logo

Mon American Legion Shirt sale
T-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, sweatshirts and hooded sweatshirts available in all sizes.

Use the link to the following website for special pricing:  stores.sparklesbyshell.com/monal

Memorial Day 2019

Monongahela Remembers

The Monongahela Veterans Council and the City of Monongahela will honor all of our Fallen Sons and Daughters on Monday May 27, 2019. The commemoration begins at 9:00 a.m. with a parade starting at 4th and Main Streets. Participants include the Mon Valley Leathernecks, the Mid Mon Valley Shipmates, the Mon Valley Honor Guard & Firing Squad, Monongahela and local Fire Departments, as well as Boy and Girl Scout contingents and City Officials and special Dignitaries from the area. Following the parade, a special Memorial Day Program will take place at Monongahela Cemetery at 9:45 a.m. in the Veterans Section at the top of the hill. The Ringglold High School Band will perform and there will be Patriotic selections by Vocalist Ms. Kim Van Voorhis as well as an appropriate address by 1SG John Koller (U.S. Army , ret), a 27 year military veteran. Veterans Service Organizations and key civic leaders will also be on hand as participants.

A full schedule of events and remembrances at local honor tolls and memorials will follow the morning program, continuing from 11:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. All veterans and concerned citizens are welcome to attend any or all these events. God Bless America!

Schedule as Follows (times approximate) :

9:00 Memorial Day Parade, 4th & Main St.
9:45 Memorial Day Program at Monongahela Cemetery
11:00 Victory Hill Honor Roll
11:30 New Eagle Honor Roll
12:00 Fisher Heights Honor Roll
12:30 Sacred Heart Cemetery
1:00 p.m.: Van Voorhis Honor Roll
1:30: Ginger Hill Grange
2:00 Hazelkirk Memorial

 

Monongahela Veterans Time Capsule

Opening Ceremony

May 28th, 2018

- Mon Valley Leathernecks Advance the Colors
- National Anthem – Ms. Kim Van Voorhis
Invocation – Rev. Bill Bailey, Journey by Grace Church
Opening of the Time Capsule and Inventory of Memorabilia
Brief Remarks: Monongahela Veterans Council
New Items Placed into Time Capsule to be opened again in 2069
(300th Anniversary of Monongahela)
-Benediction: Rev. Josh Greene, Journey by Grace Church 

On June 14, 1984, the Monongahela Veterans Council dedicated a memorial to honor the World War II, Korea, and Vietnam veterans. This memorial is mounted on a solid reinforced concrete slab base 36 inches deep. A time capsule is also located under the center slab and is scheduled for opening on Memorial Day 2018.

God Bless America !