Veterans Memorial
Most University students and staff members are familiar with the Memorial Chapel, yet many do not know its origins.
Honoring our Veterans at Memorial Chapel
Although the Chapel is one of the University’s most visible icons, many are unaware of its role as a Memorial to those Maryland students, alumni, faculty and staff who made the ultimate sacrifice as members of the armed services. During the building dedication on Oct. 12, 1952, then Chairman of the Board of Regents Judge William P. Cole, Jr., declared that the Chapel stood "in loving remembrance of those who died in defense of their country..." To fully solidify the memory of University associates who served and lost their lives during military conflict, a Memorial Book was established and was first "published" with 209 names. This book can be found in the University Archives.
Each Veterans Day, the University community gathers to honor and celebrate the contributions of Maryland Veterans. The 2024 re-vamped Veteran Voices program is scheduled for Monday, November 11 at 12:30 pm in the Main Chapel. Current and former members of the TerpVets: Student Veteran Organization will share their stories of service. The University of Maryland Jazz Quintet and the pep band from the Mighty Sound of Maryland will offer stirring musical selections. And there's a festive lunch in the Chapel's new Listening Garden! If you cannot be there in person, you may watch the service by livestream at https://youtube.com/live/CSbt--_yfiQ?feature=share.
Honor and remember the University of Maryland Veterans we've lost during our annual Veterans' Day Vigil. ROTC cadets will stand at attention on the front steps of the Memorial Chapel in honor of fallen UMD Veterans between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. The National Moment of Silence for Veterans Day will be commemorated with the playing of Taps at 2:11 p.m.
Remembering UMD Veterans Who We Have Lost, October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Paul D. Addis
Walton W. Alder
Stephen C. Andrews
Sanford B. Bass
Julius W. Becton, Jr.
Robert E. Bellison
Stephen L. Bennett
Philip E. Bettendorf
James D. Blackwell
Charles F. Blair
Anthony J. Bohorfoush, Jr.
Raymond L. Boore
Delbert V. Boutwell, Jr.
Waldo H. Burnside
Lee W. Campbell
Rodger D. Carney
Christopher J. Chambers
William B. Cushman
William G. Dellinger
Michael A. Dinkin
Donald H. Dinsmore
Christine S. Eisemann
Michael Egan
David J. Eusse
Philip T. Foster
Jon D. Franklin
Sharon A. Fratta-Hill
Harvey J. Gannon, Jr.
Stanley A. Gazelle
Raymond J. Glenn, Sr.
Richard S. Herr
James R. Hicks, Jr.
George W. Higgins, Jr.
Martin J. Higgins
Gene C. Holcomb
Richard T. Hyers
Jeanne B. Jacobs
Frederick W. Kaufman
Alan Pr. Keeney
Douglas J. Koutek
Hugo L. Kuntz
John R. Lampe
James George Larock
James A. Leary
John H. Lloyd, Jr.
Donald H. MacDonald, Jr.
Martin C. McGuire
George H. Miller
Thomas C. Morrison
Anthony P. Moschetti
William W. O’Brien
Henry R. Passi
Russell Perry
Douglas J.J. Peters
Charles H. Robbins
Eugene S. Robinson
Thomas D. Scarbath
Louise M. Schutz
Herbert J. Sell
Dusan J. Schejbal
Robert F. Steinlauf
Lee R. Summerlin II
Michael A. Sundgren
Stanley H. Wantland
Diane M. Weinbaum
Alfred A. White
William J. Wickless, Jr.
David L. Williams
Jack D. Vandermer