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Hiroshima Peace Event Viewing Party Planned at Hellertown Church
On the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Christ Lutheran Church in Hellertown will host a viewing party for a livestreamed event from Hiroshima Peace Park in Japan.
Ralph Mann: An Unforgotten WWII Hero from Coopersburg
Coopersburg native Ralph Mann (1923-2013) was just 21 years old when he parachuted onto Normandy Beach on D-Day as a “Red Devil” in the 82nd Airborne division. A member of "the Greatest Generation," he later shared some of his memories of World War II with his friend and pastor, Rick Paashaus.
Coopersburg World War II Veteran Honored on Her 97th Birthday
relatively few women served in the U.S. Armed Forces in WWII, which makes the story of WAVE veteran Alma Davis of Coopersburg especially remarkable. Davis was honored by local organizations and politicians in a ceremony held the day after her 97th birthday.
Borough’s Hometown Heroes Banner Program a Hit (Letter)
A resident has thanked the Borough of Hellertown for its Hometown Heroes banner program, which allows citizens to display photos of local veterans on utility poles throughout town.
Regina D. Brown, 94, of Hellertown (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
Regina D. Brown, 94, of Hellertown, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016 at VNA Hospice House of St. Luke's, Lower Saucon Township. She served our country faithfully in the U.S. Army during World War II, earning the rank of Sergeant while serving in the European Theater.
Hiroshima Peace Event Viewing Party Planned at Hellertown Church
On the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Christ Lutheran Church in Hellertown will host a viewing party for a livestreamed event from Hiroshima Peace Park in Japan.
Ralph Mann: An Unforgotten WWII Hero from Coopersburg
Coopersburg native Ralph Mann (1923-2013) was just 21 years old when he parachuted onto Normandy Beach on D-Day as a “Red Devil” in the 82nd Airborne division. A member of "the Greatest Generation," he later shared some of his memories of World War II with his friend and pastor, Rick Paashaus.
Coopersburg World War II Veteran Honored on Her 97th Birthday
relatively few women served in the U.S. Armed Forces in WWII, which makes the story of WAVE veteran Alma Davis of Coopersburg especially remarkable. Davis was honored by local organizations and politicians in a ceremony held the day after her 97th birthday.
Borough’s Hometown Heroes Banner Program a Hit (Letter)
A resident has thanked the Borough of Hellertown for its Hometown Heroes banner program, which allows citizens to display photos of local veterans on utility poles throughout town.
Regina D. Brown, 94, of Hellertown (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)
Regina D. Brown, 94, of Hellertown, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016 at VNA Hospice House of St. Luke's, Lower Saucon Township. She served our country faithfully in the U.S. Army during World War II, earning the rank of Sergeant while serving in the European Theater.
