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General Harrison R. Thyng, Memorial

 

Dedication
Brigadier General Harrison Thyng Memorial
July 17, 2004

Culminating a three and one half year effort, the Pittsfield Historical Society dedicated the Thyng Memorial on July 17, 2004.  On a bright, beautiful day, with hundreds of people gathered to witness the occasion, the ceremony went off without a hitch.

 

First came stirring music from the Bektash Shriner’s Drum Corps, then two pre-WWII Stearman PT-17’s flew overhead with their noisy engines roaring to all, “Welcome to the ceremony.”   The colors were presented by Manchester American Legion Post 79 following patriotic tunes by the Hopkinton Town Band.

 

On the dais were eleven people including host of ceremonies Larry Berkson.  Larry introduced Father Georges de Laire who gave the benediction and Reverend Sandy Pierson who led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Kelly Loring of Belmont sang a moving rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.  Larry followed Kelly with an introduction of many distinguished guests in the audience including two New Hampshire fighter aces from WWII, the military presence in its many forms, and civilian guests among which was Louis Scott, Plant Manager, Rock of Ages, responsible for the cutting and carving of the granite memorial.

 

Larry then introduced Bill Provencal, Historical Society President, who thanked the many volunteers for making the occasion a reality.  Edward Tasker, former Selectman of Barnstead, spoke on behalf of the people of both towns.  He said that without their participation, there would be no memorial.  He spoke of Gen. Thyng visiting him in a hospital when he was recovering from wounds from his Vietnam duty   -  a General visiting a Private.

Next it was Jim Thyng’s turn at the microphone.  He thanked the people of Pittsfield and Barnstead and individuals from 30 States for what they had accomplished. He introduced guest speakers Gordon Beem, Major USAF retired; John Blair, Major General, NH Nat’l Guard; Lt. Gen. Daniel James, Director Air Nat’l Guard; and Ronald Fogleman, Chief of Staff, USAF retired.  And speak they did: Beem told of his experience handling Thyng’s famous message of 1951 to Gen. Vandenberg; Blair spoke of his personal involvement with Thyng who had helped his son; Gen. James told the story of Thyng’s founding of the Air Guards of ME, NH, and VT; Gen. Fogleman heralded Thyng’s feats as a great combat leader and standout airman.  All told the story of one of New Hampshire’s greatest patriots and leaders of men.

 

Interrupting Gen. Fogleman’s speech was the fourship flyby of F-16 jet fighters from the 309th Fighter Squadron, the same unit Harry Thyng had commanded in 1942.  Their roaring arrival was applauded by all.  The band played the Air Force Song in tribute to the Gen. Thyng as the colors were retired and the ceremony closed.  A day to remember.

 

Brigadier General Harrison Thyng


 

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~ Public Notices ~


New Employee of the Month!

Jennifer Tedcastle of the Fire Department  has been chosen for August. More Info!


The Carpenter Library Needs Your Help to Win $25,000!

The Finlay Foundation has challenged NH’s libraries to increase the number of people who have library cards. Before October 31st, please sign up for a card at the library or Click Here!


Food Drive for the Pittsfield Food Pantry

Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Town Hall, 85 Main Street. For more info, please call 435-8084


Tax Relief for Renovations!

 Does Your Downtown  Building Need Renovation? RSA 79E can provide temporary TAX RELIEF. Please Read More!


New Library Hours! 

 Starting September 29, the Carpenter Library's Hours will change. Please Read More for the new hours of operation.


Building Inspector Wanted!  The Town seeks a person to perform a full range of code enforcement and inspection duties. Applications will be accepted until October 21.   Please Read More for Job Details and Application!


State of NH Health Alert!

NH Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed a case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Barnstead on August 31! Please Read More!


Attention Pittsfield Troops!

The American Legion and Historical Society are looking for names of men and woman who served after Vietnam for the War Memorial . Please let them know who you are!  More Info!


Senior/Disabled Resident Call-in Program

Want the fire dept. to check on you daily? Click Here!


Neighborhood Watch

Call John Webber 435-7535

Click Here for more info and the Volunteer Citizens Patrol


All Burning Requires a Permit!

Stop by the fire station or call 435-6807 for burning conditions and permits.

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More Public Notices

Also see Cable Channel 24!

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~ Things to do ~


Turkey Supper

The South Pittsfield Community Center - 444 Dowboro Rd.

October 18 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. Adults - $8.00, kids 12 & under - $3.00

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Business Showcase

The Chamber of Commerce will host the Fourth Business Showcase on October 22 at the PES Gym from  6:00 - 8:00 pm with free admission & door prizes. For more info call Lyn @ 435-7170 or visit www.pittsfieldchamber.org.


Holiday Craft Fair

At PMHS in the gym on Saturday November 2, 2008 - 9:00am to 2:00pm. Sponsored by the Pittsfield Boy's Basketball Program. Click Here for more info.


Armistice Day-90 Years Later

November 11, 2008 at 11:00 am at the Veterans Memorial in Dustin Park on Main St.  Special recognition of those that went to Europe and those that did not come home.  More details as they become available. Will you be there?


Walk The Historical Trail!

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