Click Here to view music video of “Fallen Soldier” written by Mark Schuster

Mark Schuster (Canevin, ’75) wished to honor those Crafton area residents / Alumni that had given their lives in service to our country. He wondered how best to do this and sought the advice of those he dubbed the “Elders:” Our initial dedication was Memorial Day, 2005. Sadly, none of our Elders are still with us, but their willingness to work on this project and their stories will never be forgotten. Their names are below, including the year they graduated from Crafton High School. Each year, we continue the reading of the names at noon on Memorial Day. The service is at the circle in Crafton and we welcome all of you to join us. 

Jack Gorman, ’47,  Tom Witt ’44, Clary Stewart ’43, Bill O’Connell ’43 , Joe Murray, ’39, Chuck O’Mahony, ’41, Chuck Grube, ’44

After consulting with the Church of the Nativity, the United Methodist Church, St. Phlilip’s Church and the Crafton American Legion, the Elders assembled the below list.  While the list is much larger than they foresaw, there is incomplete information and perhaps not all have been noted.

The Elders thank you for your assistance in completing this list so that a suitable monument reflects the names of all those Veterans that have given the ultimate. If there are any updates that you can contribute, please let us know by clicking this link and sharing your memories.

Our Heroes – Learn more about the brave men and women.

Class of 1941 – Hear a riveting story about this amazing class.