Spotlight On: Thinking of You: Part 3
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January 21, 2026
On Saturday, March 28, 2026 Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc., will induct the next group of veterans into the Joseph A. Dugan, Jr. Hall of Valor.
The ceremony begins at 2 pm in the auditorium and is open to the public and free to attend.
In honor of the Hall of Valor Ceremony, the museum is open and admission is free on March 28 from 10AM – 4PM.
Please note: the luncheon immediately following the ceremony requires prior reservation which can be made by clicking here or by contacting Tim Neff: (412) 621-4253 x219 or tim@soldiersandsailorshall.org.
The event will also be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube so that anyone who wants to watch this remarkable group can do so from home.
Please click on the following links to view the event on either Facebook Live or YouTube.
The links will become active about 5 minutes prior to the ceremony.
Soldiers & Sailors recognizes and pays tribute to Pennsylvania veterans who have received the military’s highest awards for valor: the Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Soldiers Medal, Airmen Medal, Coast Guard Medal or Navy/Marine Corps Medal (for bravery and heroism during times of military conflict). These inductees will join the over 750 heroes that have already been inducted into the distinguished Hall of Valor since 1963. We also ask that you attend and encourage individuals and local community to attend the ceremony!