Warren Memorial Hospital honors Dr. Joseph Warren as Liberty Man gears up

Major General Dr. Joseph Warren, namesake of Warren Memorial Hospital, is now remembered by the placement of his image in the hospital foyer. On March 1, 2023, the Rt. Rev. Larry W. Johnson was invited to join Jennifer Coello, Vice President, Operations and Administrator of Warren Memorial Hospital to present the Dr. Joseph Warren Memorial. The memorial consists of a well-known painting of Dr. Warren by artist John Singleton Copley, 1738-1815. With wall mounted publication holder beneath his picture, are leaflets telling of Dr. Warren’s history as a Founder and Martyr, of the United States; a soldier, and pioneer of medicine. The leaflets are free to visitors who drop by.

Rt. Rev. Larry W. Johnson and Jennifer Coello

This recognition of Dr. Warren completes an effort headed by the Rt. Dr. Larry W. Johnson to inform our citizens who come to the hospital of its namesake, Dr. Warren. This is the fourteenth location in Warren County where memorials have been placed to help our citizens learn of our county’s history and relationship to Dr. Warren. Dr. Johnson began this work five years ago, and says, “This will bring pride to our county’s citizens learning of the history of our county and connection to Dr. Warren. It provides a role model for our children who learn of Dr. Warren and of his sacrifice for our country as a young man. He was killed at Bunker Hill Battle fighting for American Independence.”

With all our schools, government buildings, library, hospital, and the Warren Heritage Society now proudly displaying Dr. Warren’s history we can be proud. There are now 14 locations where Dr. Warren is remembered and honored. Additionally, the long bridge on Route 522/340 entering Front Royal is dedicated to him and all our veterans.  Johnson says, “I hope soon to announce the fifteenth location of a memorial to be erected in our county.” He goes on, “None of these wonderful recognitions would have been possible without the support of a number of people and organizations. To name a few, the Shenandoah Christian Alliance, the Col.  James Wood II Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, the Warren County Board of Supervisors, County Administrator Dr. Ed Daley, pastors James Simmons, Alan Morrison;  Col. Mark Quimby, Tom Reed, John Austin, Kelly O’Neal, Dale Corey, Dale Carpenter, Carson Laude, Charles Merkert, and many others. The Knight Paddy Fund made a donation to purchase the 14 plaques for our county. Johnson goes on to say, “I am grateful to everyone who participated in the great success!”

Painting of Major General Dr. Joseph Warren

Johnson was asked what is next for Liberty Man? His answer, “At 85, I will continue to tell the story of our nation’s founding with the hope that a new generation will pick up the torch to preserve American Freedom. I am blessed that in last two month I have presented programs to students in four first grade classes, four sixth grade classes, and to home schoolers of the Hearth Home School organization here in Warren County. I have started a training program to teach other men to do what I am doing. I have three men who have signed on and numbers already telling the story of our nation founding. Next, I am appearing at the Maple Festival in Monterey, Highland County, March 11, 12, 18, and 19 in booth 39 in the Elementary School. Come by!”  For more information on presentations and training call or text Liberty Man at 540-454-4129.