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Swissvale community holds rededication ceremony for newly updated war memorial monument.
The memorial monument sits on the library’s lawn and was recently updated and reconfigured.
Officials said it was not very visible at its old site and that rededicating the memorial on Memorial Day was an obvious choice.
According to the American Legion, the memorial monument was installed on Sept. 7, 1985. It honors soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War, World War II and the Korean War.
“There are so many people here today, and the crowd, I watched them, watching very closely while the event was happening. The feeling was heartwarming and heartfelt and proud,” Library Director Kate Coluccio said.
Visitors also celebrated the completion of the first phase of work on the library renovation project.
The first phase included new steps, a new roof and new handicapped parking spaces.
From WPXI News Staff, 5/26/2026