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It was one 120 years ago this week that a fancy dinner party at the Brooks House was attended by 125 of the most prominent citizens in Brattleboro, and a local paper reported to each attendee wore extremely rich and handsome toilets. Eh, toilets? BHS trustee, Joe Rivers, and his history students at the Brattleboro Area Middle School answer this riddle with a story of history and etymology, on this week’s edition of This Week in Brattleboro History.
On November 21, 2015, Brattleboro’s American Legion Post 5 honored local soldiers killed in action during the Vietnam War. A ceremony, at the post home on Linden Street, included students from Brattleboro Union High School reading the names and a brief biography of each of the 11 men, followed by a brief address by Dr. Robert Tortolani, a combat battalion surgeon during the Vietnam War. Below visitors will find photos shared by the family, a brief biography and a student tribute by Aidan Paradis remembering the life and service of John Charles Blake. March 24, 1945 – March 21, 1970 John Blake was born on in Brattleboro son of Stetson and Irene Blake and was raised with his brothers Stetson (Bob) and Andrew (Andy) and his sisters Patricia (Partlow) Manch and Mary Lou (Jarvis) Potvin. John attended St. Michael Grammar and High School and graduated in the class of 1963. He was a class leader […]
On November 21, 2015, Brattleboro’s American Legion Post 5 honored local soldiers killed in action during the Vietnam War. A ceremony, at the post home on Linden Street, included students from Brattleboro Union High School reading the names and a brief biography of each of the 11 men, followed by a brief address by Dr. Robert Tortolani, a combat battalion surgeon during the Vietnam War. Below visitors will find photos shared by the family, a brief biography and a student tribute by Elizabeth Day remembering the life and service of Jan Alan Ulmer. May 16, 1943 – April 18, 1968 Jan Ulmer was born in Brattleboro, son of Gordon and Margaret Ulmer. He was raised at 18 Forest Street (now 7 Thorn Lane) with his three siblings: Shirley Olivio, Gordon Ulmer, Jr., and Judy Valente. Jan graduated from Brattleboro High School in 1961, where he “lettered” in football, tennis and skiing. Jan was a very […]
On November 21, 2015, Brattleboro’s American Legion Post 5 honored local soldiers killed in action during the Vietnam War. A ceremony, at the post home on Linden Street, included students from Brattleboro Union High School reading the names and a brief biography of each of the 11 men, followed by a brief address by Dr. Robert Tortolani, a combat battalion surgeon during the Vietnam War. Below visitors will find photos shared by the family, a brief biography and a student tribute by Breanna Sheehan remembering the life and service of Paul Richard Dartt. SP4 Paul Richard Dartt March 20, 1946 – October 24, 1968 Paul was born in Brattleboro, the son of Donald and Doralys Dartt on March 20, 1946. He grew up with his brother Roger and his four sisters: Donna Cole, Ruth Blunt, Kathleen Macie and Janet Curran. Paul attended St. Michael School. His sister, Ruth has fond memories to share. “From a […]
On November 21, 2015, Brattleboro’s American Legion Post 5 honored local soldiers killed in action during the Vietnam War. A ceremony, at the post home on Linden Street, included students from Brattleboro Union High School reading the names and a brief biography of each of the 11 men, followed by a brief address by Dr. Robert Tortolani, a combat battalion surgeon during the Vietnam War. Below visitors will find photos shared by the family, a brief biography and a student tribute by Dante Amadeus Fernandez, remembering the life and service of Howard Walker Kaiser. 1LT Howard Walker Kaiser March 25, 1941 – September 13, 1966 Walker, as he was affectionately known, was born on March 25, 1941 to J. Howard and Alice Kaiser. His siblings included an older sister, Kathleen and a younger brother, Peter and sister, Beverly. He attended Chesterfield Central Elementary school, Keene High School and the University of New Hampshire. While attending […]
On Saturday, November 21, Brattleboro’s American Legion Post 5 will honor local soldiers killed in action during the Vietnam War. A ceremony, at the post home on Linden Street, will include students from Brattleboro Union High School reading the names and a brief biography of each of the 11 men, followed by a brief address by Dr. Robert Tortolani, a combat battalion surgeon during the Vietnam War. The soldier biographies, along with family photos, will be posted on the Brattleboro Historical Society website, in succession, in the days leading up to the November 21 event. Today we remember SP4 William Wayne O’Neil. October 11, 1949 – January 21, 1970 Bill O’Neil was the son of State Representative James E. and Dorothy P. O’Neil. He grew up in Chesterfield, NH with his brother James Jr. and his sisters Judith and Kathleen. Bill graduated from Keene High School in 1967, He enlisted in the Army and was […]
On Saturday, November 21, Brattleboro’s American Legion Post 5 will honor local soldiers killed in action during the Vietnam War. A ceremony, at the post home on Linden Street, will include students from Brattleboro Union High School reading the names and a brief biography of each of the 11 men, followed by a brief address by Dr. Robert Tortolani, a combat battalion surgeon during the Vietnam War. The soldier biographies, along with family photos, will be posted on the Brattleboro Historical Society website, in succession, in the days leading up to the November 21 event. Today we remember PFC Joseph Rhuben LaRose. Oct. 4, 1947 – May 3, 1967 Pfc. Joseph Rhuben LaRose is one of the six names that are inscribed on the Vietnam panel of the war memorial on the Brattleboro common. LaRose was born in Rutland on Oct. 4, 1947, and grew up in Chippenhook, a village in Clarendon. He later moved […]
On Saturday, November 21, Brattleboro’s American Legion Post 5 will honor local soldiers killed in action during the Vietnam War. A ceremony, at the post home on Linden Street, will include students from Brattleboro Union High School reading the names and a brief biography of each of the 11 men, followed by a brief address by Dr. Robert Tortolani, a combat battalion surgeon during the Vietnam War. The soldier biographies, along with family photos, will be posted on the Brattleboro Historical Society website, in succession, in the days leading up to the November 21 event. Today we remember Fred CH Frappiea Jr. December 5, 1947 – March 22, 1968 Fred C.H. Frappiea, Jr. was born in Bellows Falls, to Fred Frappiea, Sr. and Lana Frappiea. His siblings were his brothers James Seymour and Joseph Frappiea and his sister Connie Frappiea. Fred’s aunt Barbara Ann Frappiea resides in Bellows Falls. Fred attended Bellow Falls Union High […]
On Saturday, November 21, Brattleboro’s American Legion Post 5 will honor local soldiers killed in action during the Vietnam War. A ceremony, at the post home on Linden Street, will include students from Brattleboro Union High School reading the names and a brief biography of each of the 11 men, followed by a brief address by Dr. Robert Tortolani, a combat battalion surgeon during the Vietnam War. The soldier biographies, along with family photos, will be posted on the Brattleboro Historical Society website, in succession, in the days leading up to the November 21 event. Today we remember Darwin James “Tim” Delano. May 23, 1947 – November 26, 1968 Darwin James Delano was known affectionately by one and all as “Tim”. Tim was the son of Robert (Bob) and Phyliss Delano of Hinsdale, NH. His dad, Bob, served as the Town Treasurer of Hinsdale for 19 years and represented Hinsdale in the New Hampshire Legislature. […]
On Saturday, November 21, Brattleboro’s American Legion Post 5 will honor local soldiers killed in action during the Vietnam War. A ceremony, at the post home on Linden Street, will include students from Brattleboro Union High School reading the names and a brief biography of each of the 11 men, followed by a brief address by Dr. Robert Tortolani, a combat battalion surgeon during the Vietnam War. The soldier biographies, along with family photos, will be posted on the Brattleboro Historical Society website, in succession, in the days leading up to the November 21 event. Today we remember 1LT William John Bassignani. January 21, 1943 – August 18, 1969 Bill Bassignani grew up in Newfane and Brattleboro VT. He graduated from St. Michael High School where he was an excellent student and basketball and baseball player. During his time, St. Mike’s basketball teams won 21 games in the 1960 season and 40 straight wins over […]
On Saturday, November 21, Brattleboro’s American Legion Post 5 will honor local soldiers killed in action during the Vietnam War. A ceremony, at the post home on Linden Street, will include students from Brattleboro Union High School reading the names and a brief biography of each of the 11 men, followed by a brief address by Dr. Robert Tortolani, a combat battalion surgeon during the Vietnam War. The soldier biographies, along with family photos, will be posted on the Brattleboro Historical Society website, in succession, in the days leading up to the November 21 event. Today we remember PO3 Ernest Eugene Sanville PO3 Ernest Eugene Sanville November 14,1943 – August 31, 1968 Ernest “Ernie” Eugene Sanville was born November 14, 1943, in Westfield, Massachusetts, the sixth of fifteen children, to Almon and Marie (Frechette) Sanville. There were his thirteen sisters—Helen, Shirley, Dodie, Marie, Irene, Linda, Margie, GG, Darleen, Nancy, Marcia, Carol, and Teresa—and one brother, […]