
Harry F. Harrower
Tomb Position
SentinelTomb Relief
Highest Military Rank
Private (E2)Tomb Dates
Jan 2050 - Jan 2051Society Membership
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1928 – 2016 Harry F. Harrower, age 87, passed away January 23, 2016. He was born in Shipman, Virginia. He was the son of Harry N. and Annie Lee (Kidd) Harrower. He served in the U.S. Army in the Old Guard as a guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and later deployed to Korea where he earned several awards including the Combat Infantryman Badge. After his discharge, he became an operating engineer with the I.U.O.E.,Local 542. He retired in 1990 and enjoyed life with his wife and best friend, the late Kate Harrower with whom he shared 58 years. Fred lived in Sharon Hill for 59 years before moving to Media. Fred is survived by three daughters, Deborah (Arthur) Belfi, Donna (Kevin) Jennings, and Diane Harrower. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Matthew, Stephen, Laura (McDermott), and Caitlyn Belfi and by Christopher, Arthur, Michael, Loretta, and John Tustin and twelve great-grandchildren. Also survived by one sister, Josephine Young. The family would like to thank the exemplary staff at Sunrise at Granite Run for the outstanding care he received during the past four years. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to The Veteran’s Trust Fund, https://donate.dmva.pa.gov. Published in The Daily Times on Jan. 26, 2016Outside Tributes
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Did you know?
There is a small green shack next to the Tomb. What is it for?
'The Box' (as it is affectionately known) is used primarily during wreath laying ceremonies for the Sentinel to retreat to while flowers and Taps are being presented. There also is a phone with a direct line downstairs to the Tomb Guard Quarters. This is used in times of emergencies or just to notify the next shift of something.