Memorial to John Purdy Reynolds, Lewistown The rain, which had started as I stood at the grave of William Rankin, had turned to a downpour before I was able to cross the road and crawl into the dry warmth of the vehicle. Note: more about William Rankin can be found here: William Rankin. “Before we … Continue reading Remember the Alamo: John Purdy Reynolds
Grave of William Rankin, St. Mark's Community Cemetery, Lewistown The Medal of Honor symbolizes the ideals of patriotism, courage, sacrifice, and integrity and is the highest award presented for military valor in action. Those recipients have shown bravery in combat, going above and beyond the call of duty, risking – and often sacrificing – their … Continue reading Medal of Honor: William Rankin
Grave of John Lilley, First Methodist Cemetery, Lewistown The Medal of Honor symbolizes the ideals of patriotism, courage, sacrifice, and integrity and is the highest award presented for military valor in action. Those recipients have shown bravery in combat, going above and beyond the call of duty, risking – and often sacrificing – their lives … Continue reading Medal of Honor: John Lilley
Constable Hugh Gillette, Keewaydin Cemetery, Keewaydin Turning onto the grounds of Keewaydin Cemetery, I was immediately greeted with the large obelisk marking the resting place of a young murder victim whose body was discovered a short distance from this location, on the Centre County side of the Susquehanna’s West Branch. While Clara Price is buried … Continue reading In the Line of Duty: Hugh Gillette
William Cunningham, Burnside Cemetery, Burnside The first time I traveled Route 219 between Dubois and Ebensburg, I discovered a road rich with history that many are unaware about. That journey included a visit to a Medal of Honor recipient, a local folk figure and the only covered bridge remaining in Clearfield County. Note: More about … Continue reading In the Line of Duty: William Cunningham
Leonard Rhone. Centre Hall Arriving in Centre Hall, I turned onto West Church Street and soon saw the cemetery on the left side of the road. Making a left turn onto North Willow Avenue, I made an immediate right onto the sacred grounds of the Centre Hall Reformed and Lutheran Cemetery, which is known by … Continue reading Leonard Rhone’s Picnic
The Pennsylvania Rambler 