2026 Hometown Hero Banners Now Displayed in Downtown Hanover

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Hanover, PA — Main Street Hanover is proud to announce that the 2026 Hometown Hero Banners are now on display throughout downtown Hanover, honoring local men and women who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces and National Guard.

This beloved program would not be possible without the continued partnership of the Borough of Hanover Public Works Department, which assists with hanging, repairing, and removing the banners each year. Their dedication ensures the program remains a meaningful and visible tribute throughout the downtown district.
“The most enriching part of this program is getting to meet the sponsors and family members of the honorees,” said Moriah Tyler, Executive Director of Main Street Hanover. “Many visit our office to process their applications, and I get to learn so much about their service and their lives. Those moments are a powerful reminder of how incredible our community members truly are.”
The Hometown Hero Banner Program invites community members to show their love and appreciation for a service member in their life. Each banner proudly displays the name, branch of service, and photograph of a qualifying honoree.
A map showing banner locations, along with full program details, can be found at MainStreetHanover.org/hometown-heroes/.
2026 Hometown Hero Banner Honorees
  • Burnell “Reds” Weaver – Navy – The Weaver Family
  • Colten Ehrhart – Marines – Shane Henderson
  • Justin Martin – Coast Guard – Your Proud Wife
  • Phoenix Martin – Coast Guard – Your Proud Parents
  • Gregory Miller – Air Force – Kevin, Shannon & JoAnn
  • Richard M. Crouse – Air Force – Richard M. Crouse II, Lori Anthony, Bonnie Miller, Geralyn O’Brien
  • David H. Hornberger – Marines – The Hornberger Family
  • Sterling L. Gobrecht – Army – The Gobrecht Family
  • Adam Lippy – Army
  • Irvin J. Wentz – Army – The Wentz Family
  • Jason D. Ellis – Army – Devon Ellis
  • John W. Rohrbaugh III – Air Force – His Loving Daughters
  • Dennis Fuhrman – Army – The Fuhrman Family
  • Clarence L. Fuhrman – Army, 82nd Airborne – The Fuhrman Family
  • Kevin P. Krepps – Navy Submariner – The Krepps Family
  • Lewis G. Eline – Army – The Eline Family
  • Marvin Joseph Reichart – Army – Your Loving Family
  • Mertis L. Snyder Jr. – Army – Your Loving Family
  • Timothy Sell – Navy – Your Loving Family
  • Ronald H. Simpson – Army – Amy Perry, Kim Breighner
  • SFC Brian J. Couse – Army – His Loving Family
  • Paul F. Little – Army – Jane Little Gans
  • Ronald G. Klunk – Army – Julia K. Giesen
  • Frank “Jack” Moore – Army – Eileen, Brad, and Diane
  • George Dewey Davis III – Navy – Rebecca Davis
For questions or additional information, please contact mainstreethanover@gmail.com
About the Borough of Hanover
The Borough of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, was incorporated in 1815. The Borough serves the public through stewardship, government, development and improvements of public assets including water/sewer/stormwater & refuse utilities, parks & recreation facilities, the Hanover Market House, the Guthrie Memorial Library, as well as Code Enforcement, Police & Fire Departments. It is governed by the Borough Council, overseen by the Borough Manager, and staffed by administrative, public service, public works, sewer, water, refuse and engineering professionals. Known as the Snack Food Capital of the World, Hanover is home, not only to numerous food industries, but also to manufacturing, extensive metal working enterprises, technology, commercial sales, and services. Hanover Borough offices, located at 33 Frederick Street, can be reached at 717-637-3877 or by email at Info@HanoverBoroughPA.gov. More information is available at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov.

About Main Street Hanover
 

The mission of Main Street Hanover is to expand the economic capacity of downtown Hanover, thus improving the business environment, enhancing the quality of place, and increasing community synergy.

 

Main Street Hanover is a 501c3 non-profit & proceeds benefit the revitalization of Downtown Hanover.

2026 Hometown Hero Banners Now Displayed in Downtown Hanover