The veteran's circle and historic Coleman graves are at the very top of the hill and overlook the valley and surrounding mountains.

The land was the Coleman farm, and Revolutionary War soldier Thomas Coleman and his family are buried at the top of the hill, when there is also a veteran's circle.

Grandview Cemetery, Altoona PA, Map

Ascent Of Heroism

This new Sculptor Adorne the Soldiers Circle At
Grandview Cemetery In Altoona Pa
This was dedicated On Memorial Day 2009

This memorial was Inspired and Funded by Michael and Linda Hurm
In Honor of all who served our country
In memory of there Mother And Father of Altoona

California sculptor Paula Slater created a bronze sculpture that will include likenesses of veterans buried in that cemetery from seven U.S. wars: The Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Iraqi conflict.

Inscriptions on This

"A swirl of wings and feathers guide our hero's home, as they
are greeted with love on their ascent.
May their sacrifice may never be forgotten"

Paula B. Slater Sculptor


Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and the success of liberty. This much we pledge and more

John F. Kennedy

FORSHT FAMILY


"In honor of all Veterans and Families past and future, for their dedication, sacrifice and courage"

United States Navy League Altoona Pa Council