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Governor Pataki and Congresswoman Kelly pay their respects. |
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Immediately following the unveiling, and prior to the reading of the names, Alumni and Guests viewed the memorial. Gary Vegliante '68, with his wife Claire were among those present. |
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Also present at the ceremony were Mayor Kelly and City Council Members from Peekskill. Each of our honored guests, including the Governor and our Congresswoman, expressed full support of our vision for the rebirth of Peekskill Military Academy. We have approached them with the goal of a new PMA, possibly located at Camp Smith. To some, this may seem like a fantasy, but then again, three years ago, did you ever expect to be a part of a vibrantly active PMA Alumni Association? We will be back - bigger, stronger, better than ever! |
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As the names of the War Dead were read aloud, our Cadet Corps answered with the response "Died on the Field of Honor, Sir." After more than 33 years of silence on these grounds, our PMA brothers who made the ultimate sacrifice have once again been properly and appropriately remembered, and shall be remembered and honored every year on Memorial Day from this day forward. |
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David Holmes '58 plays taps, accompanied by another military bugler from the band, as the Honor Guard readys for the 21 gun salute. |
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Bill Nullmeyer '62 and Steve Custen '63 place the memorial wreath |
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