The following Memorial Day services will be held: Jim Thorpe American Legion Post 304: , Mauch Chunk Cemetery, 9 a.m.; Irish Cemetery, 9:30 a.m.; Evergreen Cemetery, 9:45 a.m.; St. Joe’s Cemete.
Carbon County Veterans Affairs announces the following events:
• Vietnam Veteran Coffee and Camaraderie, Tuesday, from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Weatherly American Legion. RSVP by today by calling 570-325-3.
Remembering Bucky: decorated World War II veteran dies at age 96
Family members told his American Legion brothers and sisters Bucky passed away Sunday morning from complications of COVID-19. Author: Brit Purdy Updated: 5:56 PM EST December 14, 2020
CARBON COUNTY, Pa. Veterans in Carbon County are mourning the loss of George Brimmer, best known as Bucky.
He was known for his service to both his country and his local community.
Bucky served in the 17th Airborne Division, the 193rd Glider Infantry Regiment, and fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
The decorated World War II vet turned 96 in August. Those who knew him well say when he spoke, people really listened.