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 !

 Flag Boxes

Scott Trunzo Jr. completed his Eagle Scout Project for Troop#1448 (Laurel Highlands Council, Mon Valley District) by managing the execution of the conception, collection and construction of the Flag Boxes presented to American Legion Post 302 for the proper disposal of old  and unwanted American flags.  The project required more than 140 hrs and the team he commanded consisted of the following individuals: Lee Scheiber, Joe Shriner, Steven Anders, Steve Anders, Scott Trunzo Sr., Jay Ambross, Shawn Shriner, Gideon Provan, Chase Ambrose, Brennan Ambrose, Jay Radaker, Logan Radaker, and Albert Trunzo.  The boxes have been placed at the VFW Black Diamond #1409, the Monongahela post office, New Eagle Borough and Pizza Station.

 

Monongahela Remebers

The Monongahela Veterans Council and the City of Monongahela will honor all off our Fallen Sons and Daughters on Monday May 28, 2018.  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 Scouts contingents and elected officials from our area.  Following the parade, a special Memorial Day Program will take place Monongahela Cemetery in the Veterans' Section at the top of the hill at 9:45 a.m.  keynote speaker will be Marine Brigadier General (Ret.) David Papak, Desert Storm Veteran and Monongahela resident.  The Ringgold High School Band, Vocalist Ms. Kim Van Voorhis, Veterans Service Organization and key civic leaders will also be on hand as participants.

A full schedule of events and remembrances at local honor rolls and memorials will continue from 11:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m.   At 3:00 p.m., the Monongahela Veterans Time Capsule will be opened during a ceremony at Chess Park.  All Monongahela, New Eagle, Finleyville and other area residents are invited and welcome to attend any and all of these events.

Schedule as Follows:

9:00 am - Memorial Day Parade, 4th & Main Sts.

9:45 am - Memorial Day Program at Monongahela Cemetery

11:00 am - Victory Hill Honor Roll

12:00 noon - New Eagle Honor Roll

12:30 pm - Sacred Heart Cemetery

1:00 pm - Van Voorhis Honor Roll

1:30 pm - Ginger Hill Grange

2:00 pm - Hazellkirk Memorial

3:00 pm - Formal Opening:  Monongahela Veterans Time Capsule 

Veterans Day Activities 2017

 Even though the day was cold, many turned out to attend the morning ceremony at Chess Park and stayed for the following parade.  A big thanks to the girls from Sigma Kappa for all their help and enthusiasm ensuring the day was a great success.

Visit from 25th District Commander Dennis Koman

During a post visit from the 25th District Commander Dennis Koman, awards were presented for the post having 100% membership for 2017:
Dave T. as the Post Commnader
Stu I. as the Post Adjutant
Cindy J. as Membership Chairperson

The Mon Valley Veterans Council Salutes Our Veterans

On Nov. 11 th ,2017 the Mon Valley Veterans Council will hold our 98 th Regional Veterans
Day Celebration. The day’s events begin at 9:30 am in Chess Park, Monongahela with the Mon
Valley Leathernecks Color Guard Commanded by Master Gunnery Sergeant Howard Weber and
National Anthem sung by local vocalist Ms. Kim Van Vooris. Rev. Ron Ravazio of Journey By
Grace Church will provide a prayerful beginning for the day. The Opening Program will also
include welcome and remark by Mayor Bob Kepecs; the 2 Bell Ceremony by Commander Bill
Hess and the Mid Mon Valley Shipmates; Musical selections by Ms. Van Vooris and David’s
Music House. Following the Keynote Speech and Benediction by Rev. Ravazio, the program will
conclude with Taps and Three Volley Rifle Salute by the Mon Valley Honor Guard and Firing
Squad, Mr. John Gulick commanding.

Our Keynote Speaker and Parade Grand Marshall, LTC Lawrence Kerr, is an Army
Veteran who served with the Judge Advocate Generals Corps both in Germany and at high
levels at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. After transferring to the Army Reserve, LTC Kerr
completed his military career as Commander of the 125 th Individual Mobilization Unit. He is
presently a prominent attorney practicing law in Greensburg, Westmoreland County.
The Grand Parade of Veterans will assemble and line up at 11:00 am and will step off
promptly at 12:00 noon. The line of march will include Veterans Service Organizations from
around the Mon Valley, invited dignitaries from State and County, 7 High School Marching
Bands, 7 Decorated Floats from different service organizations, Vintage Trucks, Horse Drawn
Vehicles, and of course, the Finest Fire Fighters and First Responders anywhere on their
impressive Emergency Vehicles and Fire Trucks.

All local Veterans are invited to attend and participate in this special event.