Missing WWII Memorial

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Mrs. George Quel (Mary Collins Quel ed. note), and Bess Benedik posing next to the WWII war memorial which is now missing.

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Articles regarding missing war memorial

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and

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Made from wood, it was said to be at Crailo Avenue and Brownsville Road for a period of time but then moved to Phillips Park. After that the trail goes cold.

There was a grand parade to dedicate the memorial in 1943.

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Judge Michael Musmanno click here at the dedication of the memorial in 1943.

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All of this occurred next to Haszalbart's Hardware

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Also see Quel Brothers for a photo of her 5 sons who served in WWII.

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Also see Benedik Family