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The Ghost Army Exhibit
on November 8th, 2001
The Ghost Army
Exhibit on November 8th, 2001, at the Arizona Military Museum was
a huge success. The exhibition showcased the artwork of Harold A.
Laynor, a member of the 603rd Camouflage Engineer Battalion, known
as the Ghost Army. The paintings are a unique look at World War
II through the eyes of a young artist and veteran who served his
country. Many of the paintings were created by Laynor while he was
in the service.
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exhibit was sponsored by the Laynor Foundation Museum and the
Arizona National Guard Historical Society to honor those who
served and are serving our country. The opening reception was
attended by over one hundred people including vetarans of World
War II who travelled great distances to be present.Three of
the veterans are shown here discussing their personal military
experiences about the Ghost Army. They are John Walker, Pennsylvania;
James Mulder, Nebraska; and Grant Hess, Arizona. |
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Several
other prominent military and governmental figures also attended
the exhibit. Included were Major General David Rataczak, who
is the Adjutant General and head of the National Guard of
Arizona. He is shown here with Gloria Laynor, President of
the Laynor Foundation.
Joseph
Abodeely, Attorney at Law, (USAR-Retired) is president of
the Arizona National Guard Historical Society which sponsors
the Arizona Military Museum, where the exhibit was held. This
timely exhibit was successful due to the incredible work of
the Board Members of both sponsoring organizations and to
Marvin Freeman, for his excellent work in getting publicity
to the newspaperes, magazines, radio and television.
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The exhibit
was on view to the public from November 10th to November 25th.
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