Monessen will rename sites to honor veterans

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

Recreational landmarks throughout Monessen will soon be renamed for local veterans.

S. Ron Chromulak, commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1190, approached city council at last week’s meeting to revisit an idea that never came to fruition.

In March 2015, Chromulak proposed renaming three picnic areas in City Park, along with the walking track, for veterans killed in action.

“It appeared action was never taken on that proposal, so I wanted to bring it up again,” he said.

Council unanimously passed the motion to designate the SP4 Robert A. Lhota Memorial Shelter, SP4 George A. Milika Memorial Shelter, the SPC Anthony E. Madison Memorial Shelter and the Capt. John Patrick Onderko Memorial Walking Track. The amphitheater will be designated as the Lt. Col. Edward D’Alfonso Memorial Amphitheater.

“I added to my original proposal that the amphitheater in the city be renamed as well,” Chromulak said. “It seemed fitting as he was conductor of the United States Air Force Tactical Air Command Band.”

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