Roy (Monty Cary) who used to be a Physician Assistant in the 193 Medical Squadron in the late 1980s-early 1990s died on Xmas day, 2016.
We were notified by his widow, Kathy Cary. After speaking with her today, there will be an obituary in the Harrisburg Patriot News in mid Jan. His memorial will be held 28 January in Grand Island, NE where he and Kathy moved to in April, 2016 to be close to their daughter, Jennifer and her family.
Lt Col Robert Martin Passed Away
Sad to announce that Lt Col (retired) Robert “Bob” Martin passed away this past Sunday, 18 Dec 2016.
A visitation will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, 22 December 2016, at the Etzweiler Funeral Home.
Etzweiler Funeral Home, 1111 East Market St. York, PA.
Service is at Greenmount Cemetery after Visitation at 11:00 a.m.
Lt Col Robert Martin
Sad to post of the passing of Lt Col Robert “Bob” Martin.
Robert E. Martin, 74, died Sunday, December 18, 2016 at home. He was the husband of Carole L. (Moyer) Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Martin were married for 51 years on August 21, 2016.
Born April 18, 1942 in York, he was the son of the late Robert C. and Mable I. (Plymire) Martin.
Bob retired from federal civil service (Department of Defense) after 35 years of service in January 1999. He is also a retired U.S.A.F. Lt. Colonel by virtue of serving more than 36 years in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. At his retirement from the Air National Guard, he was Commander of the 193rd Mission Support Squadron, based in Middletown. Bob is a member of the NMRA (since 1972), PRRT&HS, Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Friends of the East Broad Top, NMRA, and the York County Heritage Trust.
An accomplished modeler, Bob’s freelance HO scale Central Pennsylvania Railroad (with a slight PRR &WM flavor) is known throughout central Pennsylvania, Maryland, northern Virginia, and West Virginia. The CPRR has been on many model railroad layout tours including PRRT&HS national conventions and NMRA division, region and national conventions. He held open operating sessions on the CPRR every month at his home.
Bob was a 1960 graduate of William Penn Senior High School. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, James R. and his wife, Tammy Martin of York; a grandson, Derek Martin of York; and two granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Sarah Martin, both of York. He is also survived by his brother, Ronald and his wife, Hope Martin of Zephyrhills, FL.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St., York, with Chaplain Richard E. Denison officiating. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery with graveside military rites conducted by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. A visitation will be held Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association
, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.
Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, York. – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/york/obituary.aspx?n=robert-martin&pid=183164548
Born April 18, 1942 in York, he was the son of the late Robert C. and Mable I. (Plymire) Martin.
Bob retired from federal civil service (Department of Defense) after 35 years of service in January 1999. He is also a retired U.S.A.F. Lt. Colonel by virtue of serving more than 36 years in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. At his retirement from the Air National Guard, he was Commander of the 193rd Mission Support Squadron, based in Middletown. Bob is a member of the NMRA (since 1972), PRRT&HS, Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Friends of the East Broad Top, NMRA, and the York County Heritage Trust.
An accomplished modeler, Bob’s freelance HO scale Central Pennsylvania Railroad (with a slight PRR &WM flavor) is known throughout central Pennsylvania, Maryland, northern Virginia, and West Virginia. The CPRR has been on many model railroad layout tours including PRRT&HS national conventions and NMRA division, region and national conventions. He held open operating sessions on the CPRR every month at his home.
Bob was a 1960 graduate of William Penn Senior High School. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, James R. and his wife, Tammy Martin of York; a grandson, Derek Martin of York; and two granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Sarah Martin, both of York. He is also survived by his brother, Ronald and his wife, Hope Martin of Zephyrhills, FL.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St., York, with Chaplain Richard E. Denison officiating. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery with graveside military rites conducted by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. A visitation will be held Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association
Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, York. – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/york/obituary.aspx?n=robert-martin&pid=183164548
Three Central Pa. African-American Civil War veterans given proper burial
This was received from one of our members and I thought it was worth sharing.
Mike,
Here are several photos that I captured today at the Huntsdale, Pa. service for three Civil War Buffalo Soldiers who were buried there 150 years ago. The black men in the crowd are from a motorcycle club located in Harrisburg. They wear “Buffalo Soldier” back patches on their vests. I spoke with several of them – they are some really cool men! They served as an Honor Guard and they carried the caskets of the three civil war veterans. I estimate there were over 100 people in attendance which included a black woman who is related to one of the deceased soldiers. After the Huntsdale service, the Pa. State Police provided escort service to Ft. Indiantown Gap Cemetery where final burial with full military honors was conducted. See the links below for more information.
Enjoy,
Bill Shulenberger
http://local21news.com/news/local/veterans-to-be-re-buried-today
Dec 2016 Christmas Party
We cordially invite you to this year’s 193 SOW Member Holiday Party
The 193 SOW Association will defray the cost of the event $5.00 for each
member. If you are not a member and would like to join, complete the attached
application or go to: https://193sow.org/; pay the $15.00 membership fee, and then
you will receive the $5.00 discount.. Discount good until 30 November 2016.
COST: $15.00 per person At the Door $17.00 per person $10.00 for SOWA members
Who: All active/retired 193 SOW members
Date/Time: 9 December 2016 (1130-1530)
Location: Harmony Hall
1400 Fulling Mill Rd
Middletown PA 17057
Supervisors are encourage to contact your guardsmen & retirees
to invite them to this event.
MENU 2 Main Entrees Italiano chicken– marinated baked chicken topped with tomato bruschetta Penne pasta with Alfredo and marinara sauce Green beans with julienne carrots with lemon butter Top round of beef with au jus, diced red onions and zesty horseradish sauce Garlic roasted mashed potatoes Buttered corn Traditional tossed salad with ranch, French and balsamic vinaigrette dressing Assorted dinner rolls and whipped butter Dessert station Assorted cookies and cakes Self service beverage station Regular and decaf coffee, Iced water and Iced tea, Hot water with assorted teas Lemon wedges, sugar, sweetener and creamer
Cash Bar
Please contact the POC’s listed below to reserve your seat NLT: 30 November 2016
Wing Staff: TSgt Annie Fourman 948-2201 annie.j.fourman.mil@mail.mil SOMSG: TSgt Renae Lester 948-3201 renae.d.lester.mil@mail.mil SOMXG: TSgt Marti Suter 948-2366 marti.l.suter..mil@mail.mil SOG: TSgt Anya Jones 948-2270 anya.n.jones.mil@mail.mil SOMDG: SSgt Melissa Acello 948-2235 Melissa.a.acello.mil@mail.mil RSG: CMSgt Scott Ball 861-1197 Scott.t.ball.mil@mail.mil Retired: Mr. David Hawkins 717-856-1941 (cell) dshawkins@comcast.net