A 6-panel historical display has found its permanent location at the Orleans YMCA. Researched by Orleans County Historian Matt Ballard, designed by Renee Lama and printed by the Print Shop, the Company F History panels were originally on display at the Cobblestone Museum in 2016. The “moving wall” was then …
Sculptor Brian Porter recently sent us images of the progress he is making on Company F Memorial’s statue form. He is trying a new process whereby the miniature clay model (featured in Slide #1) is scanned using 3D technology, and data sent to a CNC machine to cut out thin plywood slices that …
On January 16, 2017, the Company F Memorial Committee entered into an agreement with artist Brian Porter of Lockport, NY to create the Company F 1940-era soldier marching to the train station that will be installed on the top of the existing Company F Memorial at the Medina Armory/YMCA. Mr. Porter, …
On November 16, Chairman David Callard of the Orleans County Legislature bestowed a commendation to members of the Company F Memorial Committee as follows: COMMENDATION Company F Memorial in Orleans County WHEREAS, the Medina Armory, an historic architectural structure designed by George L. Heins, was constructed from 1901 to 1903 …
Phase II of the Company F Memorial fundraising moved closer to their goal with the help of local businesses such as Saint Gobain-ADFORS America with a generous donation of $200. A group of Veterans who work at Saint Gobain presented a check November 2, 2016 to Chairman Bill Menz and Secretary/Treasurer Cathy Fox. …
Company F Memorial Chairman, Bill Menz gave a presentation to the Medina Lions Club November 1st, 2016. He shared a brief history of the Medina Armory, testimonials from the men who trained at the armory and the significance of the sandstone monument which was built and dedicated in 2008. We then shared the Company F …
The St. Mary’s Archery Club made a generous donation of $700 for Phase II of the Company F Memorial this past month (October 2016). Another member of the Archery Club added $300 to the contribution to make the total donation an even $1,000. The Archery Club on the Oak Orchard River …
The Company F Memorial committee graciously accepted a significant donation from VFW Lincoln Post 1483 in Medina on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Several veterans of Lincoln Post 1483 assembled to present the check to committee chairman Bill Menz and secretary/treasurer Cathy Fox. This generous contribution along with a contribution from an …
Members of the Company F Memorial committee accepted the most generous donation to date from Carl Petronio – $5,000. Mr. Petronio has long been a supporter of the Company F monument, assisting in the creation of Phase I, the foundation. He was a member of the National Guard, Company C 174th Armored …
The Company F Memorial committee participated in Medina’s Memorial Day parade, May 30, 2016 to honor our military heritage, including the “Boys of Company”, and raise awareness of Phase II of the campaign, the bronze statue. The “Moving Memorial” ensemble consisted of an ATV driven by Meghan & Natalie Menz (granddaughters of …
