Archive for October 2020
George A. McLachlan Photograph & Plaque
As first president of the War Memorial from 1946 to 1952, McLachlan spearheaded the efforts and guided the plans that erected the building as a pillar of honor to the dead and service to the living. The overwhelming success of the War Memorial is a fitting tribute to McLachlan, his dynamic leadership and untiring efforts…
Read MoreProgressive Lodge I.O.O.F. Roll of Honor
This plaque was erected to salute eighteen members of the Progressive Lodge who lost their lives in the Civil, Spanish-American or World Wars.
Read MoreFirst Lieutenant Lee R. Hartell Photograph
The first and only Danburian to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor in the post-Civil War era. (See description of Lee Hartell Monument)
Read MoreVietnam War Plaque
This plaque honors the 59 area servicemen who lost their lives fighting the Vietnam War.
Read MoreDaniel A. Garamella Photograph
A staunch supporter of the War Memorial since its early days, Garamella (1920-1985) was the personification of teamwork. Nicknamed “Coach” during his 22 years of service as Henry Abbott Technical School teacher, coach, athletic director and administrator, Garamella was asked to bring his leadership skills to the city’s Department of Public Works in 1980. In…
Read MoreKorean War Plaque
This plaque commemorates the service and sacrifice of Danburians killed or missing in action during the Korean War.
Read MoreGeorge E. Ghecas Photograph
As a PGA gold professional, Ghecas (1921-1992) brought his innovative golf instruction techniques to winter and spring golf classes at the War Memorial for 30 years. He founded the WAMEGO (War Memorial Golf Association) whose members referred to him as “Danbury’s Slammin’ Sammy Snead”. His greatest joy in teaching golf was introducing beginners to the…
Read MoreWorld War I Honor Roll Plaque
This plaque, erected by the Danbury High School Alumni Association salutes those from the Danbury are who answered the call to service in WWI.
Read MoreWar Memorial Presidents Plaque
This is a chronological list of the citizens who have given their time and effort to continue to lead the War Memorial in its mission “To Honor the Dead…to Serve the Living“.
Read MoreVietnam War Memorial
In 1957, Communist-led guerrillas began a campaign of sabotage and assassinations in South Vietnam. American aide to South Vietnam increased through July 1965, when the first U.S. troops were sent into battle in what would be our country’s longest war engagement in history. At the peak of conflict in the late 60’s early 70’s, 500,000…
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