Dr. Harry R. Sampey spoke movingly about his early years in Perryopolis. He told the community that this was their day, not his day. It was both.

Left: Mayor Alfred Orsini presents Dr. Sampey with a certificate commemorating the naming of the park. Right: Dr. Sampey with Eldo DiVirgilio, President of the Perryopolis Area Heritage Society

Making it Official: L-R: Dr. Sampey and his friend Barbara Kovell; Heritage Society President Eldo DiVirgilio; Groundskeeper Ed Churby; Borough Councilman and Heritage Society Vice President John Martinak

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