WWI monument rededicated The neighborhood memorial pays tribute to Unionville's veterans
Easton JournalJul 06, 2018
A monument to all 20 Easton residents living in the Unionville section of town who served in World War I was rededicated on
It is the only neighborhood to erect a monument like it, according to Town Historian
While the school is gone the building on the grounds now houses Smiles Dental Office, a business that
Even with that care Kudcey said the location made the monument in danger of being damaged by a car or snowplow hitting it.
More importantly, many did not realize its location and others did not know what it was about.
"Although the dental office took really good care of it the monument didn't get the respect it deserved," Kudcey said. "Now it's at a good location. People will see it and appreciate it."
Sunday's ceremony included an
One of the soldiers listed on the monument, Yeoman 2nd Class
Smith enlisted in the
"He picked up the flu as a Navy Reserve guy," Hands said. "Instead of going out on a
Kudcey, a member of the Easton Lions, said the entire club supported the project along with the VFW.
He said
"It means something to me," Souza said. "I think it's a huge cause (veterans' causes) that unfortunately is not seen as much."
World War I officially ended 100 years ago on
Death tolls were staggering with nine million soldiers dead and 21 million wounded.
It said at least five million civilians also died from disease, starvation or exposure causing World War I to become known as "the war to end all wars" due to the high casualty counts.