County Veterans Leaders Express Thanks

Armstrong County Veterans Affairs Director Chuck Righi and VSO Kathy Rashlich are thanking local volunteers and organizations that participated in the flag distribution of veterans’ graves and the county’s preparation for Memorial Day.

“We would like to thank Roy Carney and his team from the Armstrong County Public Works for cleaning the war memorial wall, as well as Jim Mechling and his crew from Kittanning Borough for the lawn work on the war memorial in the Kittanning Riverfront Park, and all of the parade committee and members,” the two noted in a press release.

The pair also gave many thanks and a “job well done” to:

The Armstrong County Honor Guard
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
Schoolchildren and their Teachers
Kittanning Firemen, Auxiliary, and families
Sons of the Union Veterans
Armstrong County VFW Posts
Armstrong County American Legion Posts
Kittanning Am Vets
Cemetery Caretakers
Church Members

“An effort to honor our veterans is handled by such a small number of volunteers, we are grateful for the job performed and proud of each of you. What may seem like a small gesture to some means the world to the families of these brave and deserving men and women.”

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. ~ President Ronald Reagan

“A Sincere Thank You to All.

“A special thank you to those who pitched in who are not mandated by Law to do so. The past four years` efforts to update cemetery records are highly appreciated by this office.”

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