Comments on: Happy Birthday to a Quiet Man

By: Paul Kirwin

Paul Kirwin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:59:18 +0000

Thank you Rocco. I’m glad you liked the article.

By: Rocco Rodenbaugh

Rocco Rodenbaugh — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:53:46 +0000

I feel a lot more people will need to read this, quite great info.

By: Mari (Gucker) MIlls

Mari (Gucker) MIlls — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:34:17 +0000

Kirwin family:

Living in the Washington D. C. area, one can see and appreciate the contributions that servicemembers have made during WWII by visiting the various memorials and attending some of the patriotic ceremonies. I have never met John Kirwin, though I believe that I have indeed seen him in my classmate, Bill. Your father’s memory will live on in the manner that his future generations live. That can never be engraved in stone and reason you can be so proud. Warm regards.

By: Dennis K. Sullivan

Dennis K. Sullivan — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:05:21 +0000

Mr. Kirwin:
Can you please contact me at dsullivan@tabberthahn.com regarding the Memorial dedication for your father scheduled for this June 14th in Union City? Thank you.

By: Paul Kirwin

Paul Kirwin — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:03:10 +0000

Cindi, Thanks for the kind words. Dad did all the work. I just reported it, as you well know. All the Kirwins and Harrisons were good customers at A&H. When I think of an example of a great service station I think of your family’s operation. If you need any other information, please contact Bill Kirwin or me.

By: Cynthia Aukerman

Cynthia Aukerman — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:57:12 +0000

Thanks for posting this about your dad. He was a good customer at A & H Marathon. My dad was a combat infantryman in the Pacific. He didn’t talk about it either. Chances are they never talked together about their WWII service either. Bryan Conklin told me about this. Jan Passmore, UC graduate, has inquired also. I hope to learn more about this special day in UC.
Part of our museum is dedicated to the military service of its residents. Cindi Aukerman, News-Gazette reporter