Son of Charlotte (Morgan) and Howard West
"As a Navy veteran who served in World War II, and later a coach, educator and mentor for more than 30 years, Dana L. West’s dedication to his Country and his community never went unnoticed.
Before he enlisted in the Navy, Dana had a distinguished academic and athletic career at Cortland State Normal School, where he was Captain of the football team two years in a row and president of his senior class. His athleticism and leadership would serve him well in the Navy.
Dana’s time as a petty chief officer and trainer at the former Sampson Naval Base, now the site of the Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery, had a unique significance in his life. Aside from being the start of his honorable service to our Nation, Dana’s son Richard was born during the time he was stationed at Sampson. Richard West would go on to have an outstanding Navy career of his own, serving proudly in Vietnam and Operation Desert Storm and attaining the prestigious rank of Rear Admiral.
As world War II was raging, Dana was sent overseas to fight bravely in liberating the world from tyranny and oppression.
Returning from the war, Dana worked to receive his Master’s degree from Syracuse University and went on to devote his life to educating others. For 36 years, he was a coach, teacher, mentor and later, principal to the students of the Port Byron School District.
Dana also served as commander of both the Port Byron and Cayuga County branches of the American Legion, and remained committed to preserving the legacy of the base where he once trained by becoming a member of the Sampson World War II Veterans. In addition, he chaired the Cayuga County United Way and the County's human services board.
Dana’s loyalty and commitment to his community earned him great respect from all who knew him. In 1999, after Port Byron had constructed a new high school, the district sent out a survey about naming the school. The feedback from the community overwhelmingly supported naming the building Dana L. West High School.
Dana passed away at the age of 99 on June 28, 2009, surrounded by his immediate family, including Ruth, his wife of 55 years. He is also survived by his five children, 11 grandchildren and four great-grandsons. After his passing, the school which meant so much to him and now bears his name held a celebration of his life and many accomplishments. Now, only a short distance away, he will be laid to rest on the hallowed ground where he once proudly began his military service."
-NYS Senator Michael F. Nozzolio
July 07, 2011
https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/michael-f-nozzolio/read-real-life-stories-local-heroes-who-will-be-buried
"As a Navy veteran who served in World War II, and later a coach, educator and mentor for more than 30 years, Dana L. West’s dedication to his Country and his community never went unnoticed.
Before he enlisted in the Navy, Dana had a distinguished academic and athletic career at Cortland State Normal School, where he was Captain of the football team two years in a row and president of his senior class. His athleticism and leadership would serve him well in the Navy.
Dana’s time as a petty chief officer and trainer at the former Sampson Naval Base, now the site of the Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery, had a unique significance in his life. Aside from being the start of his honorable service to our Nation, Dana’s son Richard was born during the time he was stationed at Sampson. Richard West would go on to have an outstanding Navy career of his own, serving proudly in Vietnam and Operation Desert Storm and attaining the prestigious rank of Rear Admiral.
As world War II was raging, Dana was sent overseas to fight bravely in liberating the world from tyranny and oppression.
Returning from the war, Dana worked to receive his Master’s degree from Syracuse University and went on to devote his life to educating others. For 36 years, he was a coach, teacher, mentor and later, principal to the students of the Port Byron School District.
Dana also served as commander of both the Port Byron and Cayuga County branches of the American Legion, and remained committed to preserving the legacy of the base where he once trained by becoming a member of the Sampson World War II Veterans. In addition, he chaired the Cayuga County United Way and the County's human services board.
Dana’s loyalty and commitment to his community earned him great respect from all who knew him. In 1999, after Port Byron had constructed a new high school, the district sent out a survey about naming the school. The feedback from the community overwhelmingly supported naming the building Dana L. West High School.
Dana passed away at the age of 99 on June 28, 2009, surrounded by his immediate family, including Ruth, his wife of 55 years. He is also survived by his five children, 11 grandchildren and four great-grandsons. After his passing, the school which meant so much to him and now bears his name held a celebration of his life and many accomplishments. Now, only a short distance away, he will be laid to rest on the hallowed ground where he once proudly began his military service."
-NYS Senator Michael F. Nozzolio
July 07, 2011
https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/michael-f-nozzolio/read-real-life-stories-local-heroes-who-will-be-buried
Son of Charlotte (Morgan) and Howard West
"As a Navy veteran who served in World War II, and later a coach, educator and mentor for more than 30 years, Dana L. West’s dedication to his Country and his community never went unnoticed.
Before he enlisted in the Navy, Dana had a distinguished academic and athletic career at Cortland State Normal School, where he was Captain of the football team two years in a row and president of his senior class. His athleticism and leadership would serve him well in the Navy.
Dana’s time as a petty chief officer and trainer at the former Sampson Naval Base, now the site of the Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery, had a unique significance in his life. Aside from being the start of his honorable service to our Nation, Dana’s son Richard was born during the time he was stationed at Sampson. Richard West would go on to have an outstanding Navy career of his own, serving proudly in Vietnam and Operation Desert Storm and attaining the prestigious rank of Rear Admiral.
As world War II was raging, Dana was sent overseas to fight bravely in liberating the world from tyranny and oppression.
Returning from the war, Dana worked to receive his Master’s degree from Syracuse University and went on to devote his life to educating others. For 36 years, he was a coach, teacher, mentor and later, principal to the students of the Port Byron School District.
Dana also served as commander of both the Port Byron and Cayuga County branches of the American Legion, and remained committed to preserving the legacy of the base where he once trained by becoming a member of the Sampson World War II Veterans. In addition, he chaired the Cayuga County United Way and the County's human services board.
Dana’s loyalty and commitment to his community earned him great respect from all who knew him. In 1999, after Port Byron had constructed a new high school, the district sent out a survey about naming the school. The feedback from the community overwhelmingly supported naming the building Dana L. West High School.
Dana passed away at the age of 99 on June 28, 2009, surrounded by his immediate family, including Ruth, his wife of 55 years. He is also survived by his five children, 11 grandchildren and four great-grandsons. After his passing, the school which meant so much to him and now bears his name held a celebration of his life and many accomplishments. Now, only a short distance away, he will be laid to rest on the hallowed ground where he once proudly began his military service."
-NYS Senator Michael F. Nozzolio
July 07, 2011
https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/michael-f-nozzolio/read-real-life-stories-local-heroes-who-will-be-buried
"As a Navy veteran who served in World War II, and later a coach, educator and mentor for more than 30 years, Dana L. West’s dedication to his Country and his community never went unnoticed.
Before he enlisted in the Navy, Dana had a distinguished academic and athletic career at Cortland State Normal School, where he was Captain of the football team two years in a row and president of his senior class. His athleticism and leadership would serve him well in the Navy.
Dana’s time as a petty chief officer and trainer at the former Sampson Naval Base, now the site of the Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery, had a unique significance in his life. Aside from being the start of his honorable service to our Nation, Dana’s son Richard was born during the time he was stationed at Sampson. Richard West would go on to have an outstanding Navy career of his own, serving proudly in Vietnam and Operation Desert Storm and attaining the prestigious rank of Rear Admiral.
As world War II was raging, Dana was sent overseas to fight bravely in liberating the world from tyranny and oppression.
Returning from the war, Dana worked to receive his Master’s degree from Syracuse University and went on to devote his life to educating others. For 36 years, he was a coach, teacher, mentor and later, principal to the students of the Port Byron School District.
Dana also served as commander of both the Port Byron and Cayuga County branches of the American Legion, and remained committed to preserving the legacy of the base where he once trained by becoming a member of the Sampson World War II Veterans. In addition, he chaired the Cayuga County United Way and the County's human services board.
Dana’s loyalty and commitment to his community earned him great respect from all who knew him. In 1999, after Port Byron had constructed a new high school, the district sent out a survey about naming the school. The feedback from the community overwhelmingly supported naming the building Dana L. West High School.
Dana passed away at the age of 99 on June 28, 2009, surrounded by his immediate family, including Ruth, his wife of 55 years. He is also survived by his five children, 11 grandchildren and four great-grandsons. After his passing, the school which meant so much to him and now bears his name held a celebration of his life and many accomplishments. Now, only a short distance away, he will be laid to rest on the hallowed ground where he once proudly began his military service."
-NYS Senator Michael F. Nozzolio
July 07, 2011
https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/michael-f-nozzolio/read-real-life-stories-local-heroes-who-will-be-buried
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