From 1941 to 1945 during World War II, the community honored the country's defenders and dedicated special remembrance to those who made the supreme sacrifice: Matthew W. Collins, Llvan D. Cox, Wayne Cowfer, Charles E. Eaton, Gilbert E. Engel, Elmer D. Farkas, Walter B. Hergold, Frank W. Kerin, Lewis G. McElroy, Eugene P. Meacci, Dominick Peternel, Victor D. Pagliuca, Herman Randolph, William Redick, Frank Rozman, Maurice L. Ruchell, William H. Smith, Peter Suchar, Walter L. Stevenson, Louis Swiridow, Joseph Ulanosky, August Vehar, Melvin J. West, and George Wojtowicz.