GRAFTON — Many voices make up the documentary about the city’s coming National Monument of Military Ascent, including representation of the the voices of the lost troops at Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, on D-Day, June 6, 1944, during the invasion of Normandy in World War II.
‘The Telegraph’
Michael Harwick, Brittney Weber, Chaplain Warren Gohl, SGT Patrick Perkins, Mayor Michael Morrow, Maybeline, SSG Dean Orcholski. (Submitted photo) With the Native American Chaplain, Warren Gohl, recently in town for a series of events, The Heroes Hunting Foundation made a special visit to City Hall and the site of the Grafton Memorial to deliver a…
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GRAFTON — With an appearance by Warren Gohl, the chaplain for the National Memorial of Military Ascent, Grafton officials had to move to a larger venue to accommodate a large amount of attendees. Gohl is revered for his contributions to not only Native Americans, but war veterans and the improvement of the mental health of prison inmates.
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On This Monday in the Heart of the Riverbend… we are starting the day off with Warren Gohl, Mayor Morrow, and the National Memorial of Military Ascent! They will join CJ to discuss Warren’s presentation on Code Talkers, their role in the U.S. military, and what they did on D-Day.
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Dr. James Smither, a professor at Grand Valley State University in Michigan, recently stopped by Grafton to film oral histories of local veterans. These videos will then be archived with the Library of Congress and eventually shared in the National Memorial of Military Ascent (NMMA) museum.
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Code Talkers event coming to Grafton
The Grafton Historical Society has a special event planned for Sunday July 28th at the history Museum & Visitor’s Center on East Main Street. Army war veteran Warren Gohl of the Seneca Nation will be speaking about World War Two code talkers.
His talk begins at 1:30 PM. The presentation completes the annual membership drive for 2024.
Warren Gohl tells The Big Z some of what he’s learned about code talkers and the important role they played during wartime.
Gohl became friends with Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow through a Mississippi River towns initiative.
Both are Bronze Star recipients.
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Hayner Library to Host Program about Native American Code Talkers and World War II
ALTON – History and culture combine at an upcoming program at Hayner Public Library District.
“Code Talkers: The Fascinating History of Native American Service in World War II” will share the story of the Code Talkers, Native American service members who used their native tribal languages to transmit messages on D-Day. From 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, community members are invited to Hayner Library’s Alton Square Mall location to learn more about these service members and their history.
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Illinois river town plans lasting D-Day tribute
Driving past the towering limestone bluffs overlooking the Great River Road and Mississippi River at Grafton, Ill., in 2019, Mike Morrow exclaimed to his wife, Lynne, “It’s Pointe du Hoc!”
‘American Legion National Magazine’
Grafton Celebrates D-Day Anniversary with New Memorial Project With Much Activity
On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow and the city have taken significant steps to honor veterans with a new memorial project.
‘Riverbender.com’
National Memorial of Military Ascent announces documentary partnership with Penultimate, LTD
The National Memorial of Military Ascent has announced the approval of a documentary project in collaboration with Penultimate, LTD. This partnership will see David Schock, Thom Bell and Jay Round producing a documentary of the Grafton Veteran’s Memorial.
‘IL Business Journal’
NMMA supporters ‘Storm the Beach’ at Raging Rivers
Jersey County Journal Visitors got to take an up close look Friday evening at the vehicles brought in by Army Ranger reenactors at the Storm the Beach event at Raging Rivers. Community support is continuing to grow for the National Memorial of Military Ascent (NMMA) as the memorial commission continues to raise…
‘River County News’
Carolina Bronze Foundry starts scanning for NMMA statues
A live model poses for the Carolina Bronze Foundry at the Grafton Visitors Center. The models will be used to create the life-size bronze statues for the National Memorial of Military Ascent. The City of Grafton is one step closer to seeing the National Memorial of Military Ascent (NMMA)…
‘River County News’
National Memorial of Military Ascent Receives $10,000 from Jerseyville Carrollton Bank
In a heartfelt gesture of support for the National Memorial of Military Ascent in Grafton, Illinois, Jerseyville Carrollton Bank Regional President, Alan Karcher, presented a generous donation of $10,000 to Grafton Mayor Michael Morrow….
‘River County News’
Raging Rivers "Storm the Beach" Event to Support National Memorial of Military Ascent
If you’re looking for a chance to support the National Memorial of Military Ascent and have a lot of fun while doing it, you’re invited to stop by the “Storm the Beach” event at Raging Rivers…
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National Memorial of Military Ascent Announces Documentary Partnership With Penultimate, LTD
The National Memorial of Military Ascent is proud to announce the approval of a documentary project in collaboration with Penultimate, LTD. This exciting partnership will see David Schock, Thom Bell and Jay Round producing a documentary of the Grafton Veteran’s Memorial….
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