This photograph shows James F. Doran (1919-1997) of Harrison, NJ with an Army buddy from the neighboring city of Bayonne, before shipping out to Europe during World War II. The two friends look so carefree, confidant, and ready for whatever the future has in store for them. They were in the 4th "Ivy" Division of … Continue reading Photos of the Week – James F. Doran and WW2 Friends
Photos of the Week – Wondering About the Wasik Family
This undated photograph of two young men, of similar age, wearing almost identical tailored suits, was for many years lumped in the "unknown" pile of pictures that my Polish grandparents had kept. If there had been a photographer's imprint showing a studio that would have helped, but both front and back are unmarked. Earlier, I … Continue reading Photos of the Week – Wondering About the Wasik Family
Featured Obituary – Reverend J. E. Kemp Horn (1886-1966)
Reverend J. E. Kemp Horn was a good man. The Horn family was very proud of him. Kemp did not have any children of his own, but when he retired from the ministry he started a program for children with special needs and through his good works helped many, many children in the Hagerstown area … Continue reading Featured Obituary – Reverend J. E. Kemp Horn (1886-1966)