Brian Bensen was stationed overseas with the Marines in 2006 when he received orders for Uniontown.Bensen and his wife, Jennifer, both natives of the Philadelphia area, had never heard of Uniontown.“I was in San Diego for training. My wife was in Okinawa, waiting for the assignment. I called ...
American Legion Post 51 is hosting the 2019 Fayette County Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11 in Uniontown.“We usually get a good turnout for the veterans parade,’’ said Rob Doria, Fayette County Committee Commander of American Legion and a deputy commander for American Legion District. 25, ...
While they have faced some delays, Brownsville Area Military Honor Roll Committee is continuing its work for a tribute to local heroes being built in the community park in Snowden Square.“We have run into roadblocks and have had things come up where we had to put the brakes on and slow down, ...
Officials paid tribute to the dead and honored all who serve during an opening ceremony to welcome the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall into Perryopolis.“I”m not here to mourn their deaths. I’m here to celebrate their lives because they had a purpose in this life, and they fulfilled their ...
Walk By Faith Praise Fest returns Aug. 9-10 to the Light & Life Campground in Fairchance, offering Christian music, vendors and fireworks.A highlight is the parade, taking place at 10 a.m. Aug. 10 through the borough.“We are honoring Hometown Heroes, including veterans and first ...