Honoring Grand Island's bravest

CHARLES N. DEGLOPPER

MEMORIAL

The DeGlopper Memorial site will honor all Grand Island residents, past, present and future, who have proudly served the U.S. as a member of the military. Niagara Frontier Publications has partnered up with other Grand Island businesses to showcase the upcoming unveiling.

Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 9:45 a.m. 

Grand Island Boulevard at the corner of Baseline Road

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Feb. 5: Setting sites on Island heroes

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Feb. 12: Community embraces DeGlopper Memorial

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Feb. 19: Island's Civil War soldiers to be memorialized

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Feb. 26: Island's Eagle Scout project adds to DeGlopper Memorial

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March 5: Memories are painful for families of Island KIAs

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March 12: Scout's DeGlopper Memorial artwork shows impassioned dedication to veterans causes

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March 19: East Park Garden Club beautifying DeGlopper Memorial since 1962

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March 26: Pfc. William L. Rohde killed in action when flight home crashes

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April 2: DeGlopper Memorial: Signs point the way to 'recognize & commemorate those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country'

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April 9: Christopher Martino, 10, enjoys assisting at DeGlopper Memorial

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April 16: Creating sculpture of DeGlopper is labor of love for Youngstown sculptor

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April 23: 96 years young, Shirley Luther recalls a Mother's Day she would rather forget

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April 30: Friend remembers Trotter as leader, admirable soldier

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May 7: New flags proudly wave above DeGlopper Memorial

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May 14: DeGlopper Memorial is close to fundraising goal

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May 21: DeGlopper Memorial: Terry Crowe remembered for his bravery, service to country

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May 28: DeGlopper Memorial nears magnificent public unveiling

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DeGlopper: ‘We need to be thankful, and we need to pass it along to other generations. These stories must live on even past our years.’

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Nephews reminisce about ‘Uncle Charlie,’ Grand Island’s World War II hero

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June 11: DeGlopper Memorial unveiling truly awesome

Pride and patriotism prevail at dedication ceremony

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