TAMAQUA AMERICAN LEGION UNVEILS ‘FOREVER MEMORIAL FLAME’ IN HONOR OF THE LATE LARRY KABANA; (VIDEO)

Members of the Tamaqua American Legion Post 173 display forever flame in memory and honor of the late Larry Kabana of Tamaqua.
Kabana served as the post’s Commander upon his passing on March 24, 2014.
During the program, Ed Smith, legion member, unveiled the forever flame display for Kabana’s wife Nancy and attending family members. The display includes a photo of Kabana, his gold-tipped legion glass and electric candle.
The program took place following the Tamaqua Memorial Day Parade and service on May 26, 2014.
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Information below from Kabana’s obituary:
Lawrence John Kabana, 74, of North Greenwood Street, Tamaqua, PA and formerly of Tuscarora, PA died on Monday, March 24, 2014 at home. He was the husband of Nancy (nee Wolfe) Kabana to whom he was married 52 years.
Born in Pottsville, PA on September 25, 1939, Larry was a son of the late John and Helen (nee Starry) Kabana.
A 1957 graduate of Tamaqua High School, he was a member of the Army serving in Germany during the Vietnam War and also served 11 years in the PA National Guard, Hometown. Larry retired from Pottsville Hospital housekeeping department and prior to that he worked for the former Atlas Powder Company and ICI for over 20 years. He also worked as a part time independent home improvement contractor.
Larry was currently serving as Commander of American Legion C.H. Berry Post # 173, Tamaqua where he served as commander four times. He was service officer for District 13; a life member of West Penn Rod & Gun Club; a life member of Southward Fire Company, Tamaqua; a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Tamaqua; a former member of Tuscarora Fire Company; and a former director of Tuscarora Ambulance.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy; sons, Kevin K. Kabana and his wife, Paula of Davison, Michigan and John E. Kabana and his companion, Christine Slog of Tamaqua; grandchildren, Leanne Stuart, Michael Kabana, Brett Kabana, and Katie Kabana; great grandchild, Brayden Kabana; brother, Daniel Kabana and his wife, Melody of Tamaqua; 5 nephews and 2 nieces.