Pearl Harbor Observance: Veterans Roundtable by HighlandParkHistory published on 2015-12-18T00:11:13Z Commander Larry Sassorossi of American Legion Post 145 will moderate a panel of veterans relating their service experiences: World War Two (1939-1945): Frances Sheahen Glenn Felner, who recently received a Chevalier of the Légion of Honor for his efforts in liberating France. Korean War (1950-1953): Jerry Adler Cold War (1947-1991): Larry Sassorossi Vietnam War (1961-1975): Steve Skorpad Afghanistan, Iraq: Sonja Martin Each panelist will offer key moments of their service and will bring personal affects to share. Cover image: Dumaresq Spencer was born December 4, 1895. Spencer attended Lincoln School in Highland Park. He completed his studies at Philips Academy and Yale He joined other American Volunteers in the Lafayette Escadrille of the French Air Service in June 1917. On January 22, 1918, he perished, the first casualty from Highland Park in the Great War. The American Legion in Highland Park originally named their post in his honor. (From the Highland Park Archives and Local History Collections, Highland Park Library) www,HighlandParkHistory.com Genre Highland Park American Legion Post 145