| Honor Guard at the "Duffy's Cut Ceremony" |
The 69th was honored to be asked to provide the Honor Guard and Color
Guard at the burial of the remains of 5 Irish Immigrant Workers killed while
building railroads in 1832. Coordinated by 2nd Sergeant Bill Meehan, the 69th
played a major role in the "Duffy's Cut" Memorial Service and burial of
remains at West Laurel Hill Cemetery. Hundreds attended the activity which
laid to rest the remains of the Irish immigrants buried in mystery in 1832 while
employed as railroad construction workers. The archeological project
sponsored by Immaculata College has now recovered the remains of seven
Irish workers who died with 50 others in a combination of violence and
disease. Details at - duffyscut.immaculata.edu
Guard at the burial of the remains of 5 Irish Immigrant Workers killed while
building railroads in 1832. Coordinated by 2nd Sergeant Bill Meehan, the 69th
played a major role in the "Duffy's Cut" Memorial Service and burial of
remains at West Laurel Hill Cemetery. Hundreds attended the activity which
laid to rest the remains of the Irish immigrants buried in mystery in 1832 while
employed as railroad construction workers. The archeological project
sponsored by Immaculata College has now recovered the remains of seven
Irish workers who died with 50 others in a combination of violence and
disease. Details at - duffyscut.immaculata.edu
| Ten soldiers and three of our ladies prepare for the ceremony |
| The flags of the 69th are prepared to lead the procession to the gravesite |
| The 69th provided the honor guard for the viewing in the chapel |
| The 69th fired three volleys over the grave and Irish soil was buried with the remains of the 5 victims |
| At the entrance to the funeral home |
| The five caskets containing the last remains of the Irish railroad workers |
| The "Honor Guard" |
| The final resting spot of the "Duffy Cut" remains. A list of names and the Celtic Cross |
The Philadelphia Saint Patrick's Day Parade 2012
69th awarded Best Fraternal Marching Group
69th awarded Best Fraternal Marching Group