Veterans Honored at CommUNITY Day

Morristown veterans who served in armed conflicts around the world, especially World War II, will be honored at a dedication of the World War II Veterans Honor Board on June 8th . The dedication, part of CommUNITY Day, will take place at the Lynn-Hunkler Memorial Park at Morristown on Sunday, June 8th at 12:30 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to bring a lawn chair.

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Following the dedication, the National Pike Wagon Train, sponsored by the Belmont County Tourism Council, will arrive and the National Pike Pickers, a Wheeling-based bluegrass band, will perform from 1 until 4 p.m. There will also be inflatable amusements for children of all ages. Traditional picnic food will be served.

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Rev. Gene Miller of the Morristown Methodist Church and Pastor Curtis Hallstrom of the Morristown Christian Church will be the featured speakers at the dedication. Rev. Miller is a World War II veteran, having served in the Army and the Navy. Pastor Hallstrom is a former Naval Aviator. The Veterans Honor Board, a reproduction of the original Roll of Honor that stood in Morristown during the war, is a project of the Morristown Historic Preservation Association (MHPA).

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All events and activities of CommUNITY Day are free, courtesy of the Morristown Historic Preservation Association.

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In case of inclement weather, the dedication will be held, but the band and amusements will be cancelled.