http://medinaarmory.com/WordPress Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:12:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The members of the Company F Monument committee share in honoring our most recent fallen soldier, US Army Specialist Jason Johnston. We are grateful for his service and ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our nation and community. Our hearts are extended to his family, friends and comrades.   It is with deep ... http://medinaarmory.com/WordPress/?p=69 The Company F Memorial Committee is especially grateful for the following contributors:Gold Star Contributors ($1000+) Raymond Smith in memory of Sylvester "Sally" Smith Carl Petronio Eric Whittleton in memory or Arthur R. Whittleton CACI, Inc. Silver Star Contributors ($100-$999): Sons of the American Legion Squadron # 204 David G. Thom (Dave's Plumbing & Heating) Bill & Betty Menz Ron ... http://medinaarmory.com/WordPress/?p=64 Company F NY National Guard, Pearl Street Armory, Pre-World War II: From 1937-39, the young boys of the small rural canal town of Medina, NY had no idea that the winds of war were gathering in Europe, the Pacific Rim and Asia. These American lads and their families were recovering ... http://medinaarmory.com/WordPress/?p=60 On Oct. 14, 2008, the dedication of the Co. F Monument took place on the lawn of the Armory after two years of planning, raising funds and building.  Phase I is now complete.The project, the brainchild of William Menz, who organized the committee and started fund raising to erect a ... http://medinaarmory.com/WordPress/?p=67 "As I stood in front of our finished product the tears of joy ran down my face.  I had to touch each plaque with deeply revered honor.  My Grampa and Dad would be so proud.  Thanks for letting me play a small part in such a wonderful project." ~Joe Franklin ~~~~~~~~~~~~~  "To all ... http://medinaarmory.com/WordPress/?p=66 After two years in the making, a Memorial will be unveiled to the public in a formal ceremony honoring the Company F soldiers that trained at the Medina Armory on Pearl Street in Medina, NY from 1898 to 1947. The Dedication will be held October 14th, 2008 at 10 AM ... http://medinaarmory.com/WordPress/?p=65  Shield: Azure, a fasces in pale, the rods argent, banded of the first, the axe or, supported by two lions, the dexter rampant guardant, the sinister rampant, both of the last. Motto: Virtute Non Verbis (By valor, not by words) The shield is blue for infantry.  In the centre is a fasces, ... http://medinaarmory.com/WordPress/?p=62 Alonzo L. Waters, publisher of the Journal-Register was requested to think back in personal memory over his four score of years and set forth some of his own views of the part the huge stone Armory has played in Medina's history. To those of the present generations the closing of the ... http://medinaarmory.com/WordPress/?p=59 Saturday 26 Feb. 1977 started out like other drill days at the Armory except that the 41 soldiers standing in formation were in class A uniform.  That afternoon at 13:00 hrs. we would stand for our last formation and march past our Brigade Commander Col. Karl C. Verbeck as a Detachment ... http://medinaarmory.com/WordPress/?p=58 During the period 1960-1977 a number of area men received their commission as Second Lieutenants:From Albion- Jesse G. Weaver Jr., Charles P. Shervin, James Scibetta, Daniel Spriegel, Jerome J. Makowski.  From Medina- Eugene W. Standish, Kenneth D. Howlett, Allen O. Seaver, William A. Boucher, Joseph G. Rich Jr., Robert E. Weet, ... http://medinaarmory.com/WordPress/?p=56