The Greenlawn Centerport Historical Association (GCHA) has started a data bank of all veterans that have ever lived in the Greenlawn-Centerport area. If you or someone you know is a veteran or is now on active duty, please contact Ruth Ann Hyne, the project sponsor. E-mail: hyneh@aol.com
Ruth Ann is collecting memorabilia, and would like to compile both an oral and written history if possible. The Hynes have a daughter Kim, who served on the hospital ship "Mercy", during Desert Storm.
She has agreed to prepare a recording that will become part of the collection. They encourage others to do the same. Ruth Ann's husband Bob served in the army in Germany for two years. Even though it was peacetime, they believe peacetime service is just as worthy of note as is the family's sacrifice-a veteran is a veteran.
The local American Legion Greeenlawn Post #1244 has already compiled a history containing over 150 names, history and pictures which they hope to build upon.
A GCHA Veterans Exhibit will open at the Suydam House following the Memorial Day Parade on May 30th. They will be honoring all of the loyal veterans from the American Revolution up to the present.
SPONSORED BY RUTH ANN HYNE
Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association
Email: hyneh@aol.com
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