By Joseph Weber and John Dolan
In our quest to get out the story of the HMT Rohna over the past year, we reached out to many, and wish to acknowledge all those who so willingly helped.
University of New Haven…Ron Quagliani, Joe Sudol, Bruce Barber, Julie Carbonella.
WHHS…Mark Consorte, Mike Backman, Jason Kirck, Alex Znosko, Donna Morgan, Jon Capone, MaryLou Limauro, Cassie Marcella, Joe Morrell.
WHHS Student Actors…Lauren Panza, Dan Gallipoli, Wilson Valois, Austin Greenwood.
US Servicemen Actors… SSgt Philip Lee-US Army, Seaman Mason Couch-USCG.
WH Veterans Museum& Learning Center…Frank Chasney, Arlene Painter, Irving Moy, Gordon Bergman, Ed Kacey, Bob Ellis, Bill Benson, Beth Sabo, Carole McElrath.
The Rohna Survivors Memorial Association…Janice Pumelia & Rob, Michael Walsh & Danette, Catherine Ladnier & Mickey, Ellen Weber, Jack Ballo & Barbara, Lt. Col. Jason Markiewitz.
Media…Bill Riccio (WH Voice), Mark Zaretsky (NH Register/ CT Magazine), Gabor Kautzner (WNHU/Citizen’s TV).
Typists…Joan Vitolo, Patrice Farquharson, Joan Venditto.
Music…DJ Rick Gilbert & Sue
Photography…Dave Warner
Color Guard…WHPD
Peter Logiodice, Br. George Schmitz (ND), Joe (Trooper) Weber, Peggy Dolan (WHPL), Dave Ricci (WH Veterans Council), Bill Gordon (WW2 Vet), NHPL, Joe & Janet Scaglia, Cindy Latham.
Rohna Remembrance Committee of WH…Judy Pfister, Grace Youngs Hall, Frank Consorte, Gloria Weber, Barbara Melotto, Suzanne Dolan, Jenny Weber, Helen & Charlie Dolan, Ron Conlan, Ray & Kathy St Clair, Bud Giaquinto, Mark Levine, Joe Linehan.
We thank US Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Mayor Nancy Rossi, State Reps. Dorinda Borer and Michael Di Massa, along with a large audience, for attending the “WH Remembers the Rohna” program on 12/2.
May all the casualties & survivors of the HMT Rohna sinking on Nov. 26, 1943 forever be remembered.