Dansville World War II Veteran Honored at Pennsylvania Ceremony
This story by Marcie Schellhammer of the Bradford (Pa.) Era was originally published on September 2, 2025, in the Olean Times Herald under the headline “WWII veterans honored.”
Honoring Veterans at Eldred World War II Museum
Veterans Dick Bondi and Bernard Adams were recognized with Freedom Medals during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Eldred World War II Museum in Pennsylvania on September 2, 2025. The medals were visible on the blue lanyard around Adams’ neck.
“Veterans Dick Bondi, left, and Bernard Adams pose with Pennsylvania state Sen. Cris Dush, back left, and Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano at the Eldred World War II Museum.”
Dick Bondi's Service and Life
- Dick Bondi, a Navy veteran from Dansville, is pictured in his 1943 enlistment photo.
- During World War II, Bondi served on the U.S. Navy submarine Caiman.
- Bondi, originally from Geneseo, is now a resident of Dansville.
Moments from the Ceremony and Museum Visit
Bondi shared experiences with friends and family at the museum, including showing his friend Vince Disalvo a submarine periscope on display. After the V-J Day ceremony, Bondi was surrounded by family members in Eldred, Pennsylvania.
“Navy veteran Dick Bondi, right, shows his friend Vince Disalvo, left, a submarine periscope at a display at the Eldred World War II Museum in Eldred, Pa.”
From left, Vince Disalvo, Dick Bondi, and Lore Disalvo posed for a photo following the ceremony where Bondi was among those honored.
The event paid tribute to the service and sacrifice of World War II veterans, commemorating V-J Day with respect and gratitude.
Author’s summary: Dansville native and Navy veteran Dick Bondi was honored alongside fellow veterans at a Pennsylvania ceremony marking V-J Day, reflecting on their courageous World War II service.
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