2007 Circus Train Wreck Observanse

Circus Train Wreck Memorialized

The Walter L. Main Circus Train Wreck was memorialized again April 25, 2007.  Upper Left, Rev. Norman Huff conducted the Memorial Service, Don Curtis, upper right, National President of the Circus Clowns of America and his local counterpart dedicated the bouquet to a departed comrade.   Lower left, Bill Fink, a member of the Masonic Group, and a candidate for Blair County County Commissioner spoke briefly. Lower right, General Chairperson Susie O'Brien, conducted the memorial program.

 

 

2006 Circus Train Wreck Observance

Susie O'Brien, General Chairman of the observance speaks for tv, while young descendants of the Lehner family enjoy the spotlight

 

Sara Black speaks with head of Circus Clowns chapter, and dedicates a bench to the memory of Tom Riley, donated by Del Grosso Park.

 

 

Rev. Norman Huff had a memorial service to those who lost their lives in the wreck.

 

 

Nancy Smith, President of Tyrone Area Historical Society, spoke briefly.