A very visual – and visible – way to remember

Many of the hydro poles in Wellesley have been transformed into a tribute for those who fought and died in the service of the country. A series of double-sided banners featuring the names and photos of 16 local fallen soldiers of the First and Second world wars are now on display in the village of [

By Veronica Reiner

Last updated on May 03, 23

Posted on Oct 31, 19

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A very visual – and visible – way to remember

Establishing banners that display the names and photos of local war veterans around Linwood was a collaborative community effort. Blaine Hergott, Joe Doherty, Herb Neher, Mary Ellen Genereux, Brad Brenner, Shelley Brenner, Judy Schaaf, Teresa Kuepfer, Jeremy Soehner, Sharon Hergott and Mayor Joe Nowak at the site of the banner for Arthur “Archie” Ament, for whom the road was named. [Veronica Reiner]