DuBOIS – A replica of the “Tomb of the Unknown Soldier”, located in Arlington National Cemetery, will be present this year at DuBois Community Days.
At a recent meeting, DuBois Mayor Barry Abbott stated he wanted it put on the next meeting’s agenda for the City of DuBois to make a donation towards hosting the replica at this year’s Community Days. The Display is being made possible by the Chapter 519 Military Order of Purple Hearts as part of the United States’ 250th anniversary.
Chapter 519 is asking for donations to help out with the costs. They have already made the initial $4,000 deposit. There will be additional costs for the replica’s guards, transportation costs, housing the related staff, sheltering the monument over the weekend, and more.
