Monument Upgrade: American Legion Post 506, Carrolltown

11/11/2023

Remembering our Veterans today: Here are the bronze plaques bearing the names of the 2500+ Veterans on our Monument - and we’re in the process of adding more. Here you will also find the military core values engraved on the back side of the stone uprights along with the quotes that exemplify those values. Honor and glory to our heroes!

10/02/2023

Altoona Mirror coverage of our dedication ceremony:

CARROLLTOWN — More than 2,500 veterans’ names can be found on the newly dedicated monument in the heart of Carrolltown — but it’s not a memorial, Fox-Peale Post 506 officials emphasized. “This monument honors the past, present and future,” said Post Commander Ron Weakland. It’s dedicat...

10/02/2023

If you know of anyone who is not on the Monument, veteran or currently serving, and would like to know how to get their name added, here's the information you need:

Criteria for Names to Be Listed on the
American Legion Post 506 Monument

At least ONE of these criteria is MANDATORY:

1. Veteran born here, that is in Bakerton (Elmora), St Benedict, or Carrolltown.
2. Sworn into military service from here (active-duty Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy, Space Force or Reserve/National Guard) and discharged or retired under Honorable or General conditions.
3. Eternal rest here as a veteran buried in Sacred Heart, St Joseph, Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox, or St Benedict cemetery.
4. Member in Good Standing of American Legion Post 506 for a minimum of 3 years.
5. Validated permanent resident here with proof of veteran status.
6. A veteran nominated by a someone who can provide proof of service/residency.

[Note: To claim veteran status, see the criteria established by the American Legion: https://www.legion.org/membership/faq ]

To apply to have a name added to the Monument:

• Drop off proof of military service and residency or internment with the Legion bartender during opening hours or,
• Mail your proof of military service (normally a DD214) and residency or internment to:
o Service Officer, Post 506, PO Box 362, Carrolltown PA 15722 or,
o Email proof of military service to: [email protected]

[Note: If you do not have a DD214 and need to get one, please contact the American Legion Post 506 Service Officer, Paul Burkholtz, ([email protected]) for further assistance.]

10/01/2023

Thank you to everyone who came out for yesterday's Monument Dedication Ceremony! Here's the full video of the event in case you missed it or want to see it again. Very special thanks to Father Michael for the blessing, Valerie Galczynski for singing the Star Spangled Banner and joining our very special Guest Singer Jack Dominick and the Mario Crocetti Trio in their unforgettable musical tribute. Finally, a huge thank you to the countless people involved in making this impressive Monument a reality! Very well done everyone!!!

09/29/2023

Happening in Carrolltown tomorrow at the American Legion

09/26/2023

Reminder: Dedication Ceremony this Saturday at 2:00pm for the Veterans Monument at the American Legion post 506 in Carrolltown. See you there!

08/31/2023

05/24/2023

Photos from yesterday’s installation of the stones and the bronze at the new monument behind American Legion Post 506 in Carrolltown.

05/23/2023

The American Eagle guarding its nest high atop the new Veterans Monument at the American Legion Post 506 in Carrolltown.

05/23/2023

Greetings! More progress today on the new Veterans Monument. The crew from Everett Marble and Granite installed the stone and bronze work today. Stop by the Legion Post to see the results!

06/12/2021

Thank you! Our list of Veterans for the new Monument is almost complete. Please check the lastest list and verify that all the details are correct and that your Veteran is included. Once these names are cast in bronze we will not be able to change anything. Here's the link to the latest list: https://americanlegionpost506.org/current-list-of-veterans