Clark County Press, Neillsville, WI

October 7, 2009, Page 10

Transcribed by Dolores Mohr Kenyon

Legacy Stone ceremony held

Vietnam Veteran Charles Stumpner (left) holds a Legacy Stone honoring World War II paratrooper John Daum as Gayle Kronberger (right) holds a stone honoring Stumpner alongside family Saturday, Oct. 3, during Legacy Stone placements at The Highground.  (Contributed Photo)

The year’s last stone placement was held at The Highground Saturday, Oct. 3.

Weather did not dampen anyone’s spirits, as many enjoyed the Saturday ceremonies.

A Legacy Stone was place honoring John Daum, a paratrooper whose last jump was D-Day; he is buried in France.  As a surprise to Charles Stumpner, a Vietnam Veteran who placed Daum’s stone, his family presented him his own stone to be placed with their Uncle John.  Family enjoyed the day at the park with their celebration placement.

2010 Stone Placements are being registered and planned. The next stone placement ceremony will be held April 17, 2010.