Maryland XXXII

On a visit to Williamsport to see my granddaughter perform in a concert at the local American Legion, I discovered that right outside the building was a memorial. It consists of several components including one to Vietnam. 

It was late when we were there so I made a trip back specifically to see and record the memorial.

The statue had just been placed and was the reason for the concert mentioned above.

 

 

The soldier is edged by several markers, each to a different war.

 

Note the dates here as in so many places they differ from the actual dates of the war.

 

 

There are no names here and one hopes that means no one from this town was actually lost and that this is just an honorarium to all who served. Sadly, a little research shows that this is not the case. LCPL. Kenneth Lamar Deavers jr. and PFC John Franklin Hutzell were both lost. 

R.I.P.

As is often the case, someone has visited and left a memento. I find is comforting that people still remember and care.

Next time, on the 21st, we will return to Pennsylvania, so meet me there at 9:00am.

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