Shade Township near Stoystown in Somerset County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Honoring the families of those who served.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 18, 2026
1. Honoring the families of those who served. Marker
June 12, Facebook post from Regina B., wife of wounded veteran Phillip B. who in the wake of 9/11 answered the call to serve his country.
"There are moments in our lives that impact us far more than others. Some even life changing. Today is a day that I look upon with a complete mix of emotions. 18 years ago I received one of the most frightening phone calls of my life followed by 16 hours of pure agony and disbelief. Phillip was wounded in a battle in Afghanistan and was in surgery when they called to let me know. They didn't know the full effect of his injury but they knew he wasn't able to move his legs. I remember praying for God to spare his life and I didn't care what his injuries were, we needed him home. I don't live with his injury and I see him suffer daily but I THANK GOD for bringing him home. I am thankful for 18 more years of a dad for my kids, that Bella is growing up knowing daddy and that Sarah is in our lives. Thankful that our beautiful grand babies know and love their PawPaw. I hate what this day took away, but I focus on what we DO HAVE. Thank you Jesus for answered prayers. My heroes - Bennett G., Phillip B. and Dustin D. Thank you guys for your service and sacrifices."
3rd squad of 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment 10th
this page online
For most of us the Global War on Terrorism is just a memory, but for the men and women who served and the families who support them the after effects of their service are with them for the rest of their lives. Thank you to all GWOT veterans and their families. Please help Patriot Park Foundation honor all who have served.
Erected 2021 by Patriot Park Foundation.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Afghanistan. A significant day of the year for for this entry is June 12.
Location. 40° 5.057′ N, 78° 53.454′ W. Memorial is near Stoystown, Pennsylvania, in Somerset County. It is in Shade Township. It can be reached from Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) 0.2 miles west of Johnson Bottom Road (Local Route 730), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 6150 Lincoln Highway, Stoystown PA 15563, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Totals by State of the Fallen (here, next to this marker); Warrior Dog (here, next to this marker); Cambria County, Pennsylvania Hometown Heroes (here, next to this marker); Master Sergeant John Chapman (a few steps from this marker); Afghanistan Fallen Heroes
Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 18, 2026
2. Honoring the families of those who served. Marker
Marker is on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
