Bresnahan Moves to Name Matamoras Post Office After WWII Veteran Edward Kuhn

September 2, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) introduced legislation to name the Matamoras, Pennsylvania Post Office after Private First Class Edward Kuhn, a World War II veteran, photographer, mailman, and longtime Matamoras resident who passed away in 2025 at the age of 102. “When his country called during WWII, Private First Class Edward Kuhn answered,” said Rep. Bresnahan. “As a member of the Greatest Generation, he risked his life for our freedom and the freedom of millions around the world, earning a Purple Heart for his brave service. But his story did not end on the battlefield. Pfc. Kuhn came home to Matamoras and spent the rest of his life serving the community he loved as a photographer, mailman, family man, and active community member. With a camera in hand and an eye for capturing life’s most meaningful moments, he preserved the community’s history one photograph at a time.” The legislation would rename the U.S. Postal Service office located at 6 Pennsylvania Avenue, Matamoras, Pennsylvania, as the “PFC Edward Kuhn Memorial Post Office.” It is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Brendan Boyle (PA-02), Dwight Evans (PA-03), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), Dan Meuser (PA-09), Scott Perry (PA-10), Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), John Joyce (PA-13), Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), Glenn Thompson (PA-15), Mike Kelly (PA-16), and Chris Deluzio (PA-17). “Our father Edward G Kuhn was a hero, one of the last members of the Greatest Generation which he fittingly belonged to for many reasons, first as a WWII veteran who was seriously wounded in battle,” said Paul Kuhn, son of Pfc. Kuhn. “He truly knew the meaning of selfless sacrifice as a defender of our country, faith and freedom, as a loving dedicated husband, father and grandfather, and as a member of the community. Everyone knew, loved and respected him for this and his humble, loving and kind demeanor. He served the community by being involved with education, by being a well-known and very talented professional in his career as a photographer creating lifelong memories for the community, individuals and newlyweds often at a significant reduced price so they could afford to have them, by working in the Milford Post Office after his photography career, by being an active member of the Christian faith and unbeknownst to himself, a community advocate and leader. Naming the Matamoras PA Post Office in his name would mean so much to this community as it would remind and reaffirm everything he and his generation did for it and our country at a time when it is so needed. We cannot forget these values.” “Naming the Matamoras Post Office to in our father's name is a wonderful way to memorialize not only a man of the Greatest Generation—but someone who captured smiles, weddings and celebrations through the lens of his camera,” said Melissa Moffett, daughter of Pfc. Kuhn. “So many people in our community have lasting memories of milestones in their lives because of his artistic ability to capture love and joy. Ed, like so many others, returned from the chaos of protecting our nation; still humble and caring. Through resilience and hard work, he created a world of beautiful memories for others. Not to mention he did work for the Milford Post Office after his retirement. Ed was a representation of service, honor, respect and patriotism to his community.” “The impact Edward Kuhn made on our community was evident all over Matamoras, and we’re proud to honor him and his family,” said Matamoras Mayor Cory Homer. “Having spent his life here, Ed understood what it meant to be a Matamoras resident, and his life is directly associated with our town's history. His community involvement, military service, and goodwill to everyone he met will always live on in our hearts and is a reminder to all of us to treat others with respect and to love our town.” “His legacy extends beyond his military service, photography, and community involvement, as he later worked as a mailman in nearby Milford Borough,” continued Rep. Bresnahan. “For that reason, naming the Matamoras post office in his honor is a fitting tribute to a man who dedicated his life to the community he called home.” Born in 1923 in Port Jervis, New York, Pfc. Kuhn grew up going to school across the river in Matamoras, PA, and joined the U.S. Army in 1943 at 20 years old. He first served with the 157th Engineer Combat Battalion and later with the 23rd Armored Engineer Battalion of the 3rd Armored Division. While on the move against the German Reich in Belgium, Pfc. Kuhn’s platoon was attacked and he was hit with an explosive device, causing him to lose his leg in service to a greater purpose. Pfc. Kuhn’s sacrifice earned him the Purple Heart and reflected a level of courage that defined his generation. Like many veterans, Pfc. Kuhn came home and built something lasting. He enrolled at Fairleigh Dickinson Junior College, studying photography and graduating in 1948. He founded Ed Kuhn Photos in Matamoras, documenting weddings, school picture days, and community milestones. In addition to his photography business, Pfc. Kuhn spent part of his life delivering mail and newspapers for the community. In 2023, that same community came together to celebrate his 100th birthday, a testament to a life well lived and widely respected. Pfc. Kuhn passed away on June 2, 2025, at the age of 102, leaving behind a legacy of service and a life that reflected the very best of Northeastern Pennsylvania. ### Issues : Veterans