“It’s a way to help build that, and it is a way to encourage people to contribute and honor our veterans,” Beers said.
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The library will scan photos brought to the library between now and April 29. It will also accept digital submissions by email. Anyone interested can email pictures to mpl@mechanicsburgohlibrary.org with the subject line “Veteran photo.”
Those photos collected will be turned into a slide show and be presented to the public between noon and 2 p.m. May 30.
The submitted photos of veterans should have some connection to Mechanicsburg, Beers said, but the veteran does not necessarily have to be from the village. If a veteran moved into the village after service, or has family who lives there, the library wants to those photos, too.
Along with the photos, the library asks that a name of the veteran be included, a date of birth and death if applicable, the branch the veteran served in, how many years of service and any additional information that would like to be shared.
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The photo drive is also a way for the library to round out the collection of veteran photos.
“We have some holes in our collection, including the Vietnam era,” Beers said.
She said the collection is a good way to remember those who were willing to sacrifice everything to defend the country’s freedom.
“We look forward to recognizing our military heroes,” Beers said.
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