On August 15th, Post 386 was proud to be a part of the re-opening and re-dedication of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor. The Genesis Group, four men who got together to establish the groundwork and construction of the Purple Heart Hall of Honor, are pictured below. This was the first time the original Genesis Group gathered at the site since the new addition and re-dedication of The Hall. Scroll down for more pictures.
The Genesis Group – Everett Smith, NYS Senator William J. Larkin Jr., Joseph Farina,
Lt. Gen. James D. Hughes.
 |
 |
“The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.”
|
This prayer book (center) and the World War II Devotional Manual (right) were issued to our own Joseph Farina. The dried palm on the inside left of the Devotional Manual, was sent to Joe by his mother during the war. |
 |
 |
Post 386 members during our visit. |
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, Board of Directors member William Kaplan and our own Joseph Farina. |
 |
 |
A few dignitaries before the ceremonies begin.
|
NYS 1st Vice Cmdr. Bruce Lubkeman and Richard Lay, Chairman of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, Inc. |
 |
 |
From left to right: NPHHOH Executive Director Andrew Komonchak, 1st Vice Cmdr. Robert Schiela, the four members of the Genesis Group, Cmdr. Jim Peloso and NPHHOH Chairman Richard Lay. |
NYS Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and NYS Assemblyman James Skoufis view one of the exhibits. |
