Langley and Flynn Thank Veterans, Especially Local Veterans
By John T. Ryan
The program handed out at today’s VFW Post 309 Veterans Day Service included these words:
What is a Veteran?
“A Veteran whether active duty, retired or reserve is someone who at one point in his or her life wrote a blank check made payable to the United States of America for an amount of up to, and including his or her life. That is an honor. And there are way too many people in this country today who no longer understand this fact.”
Post Commander Gaylon LeCuyer welcomed everyone including the speakers of the day James Langley, Chairman of the Clinton County Board of Legislators, and Kathy Flynn, Town of Peru Town Clerk/Tax Collector. Langley told the group assembled, “Americans are gathering across the country to honor veterans. Veterans are people who step forward and say I’m willing to serve.” Flynn recalled our nation’s freedoms and expressed thanks to all veterans for preserving these freedoms and for their service to our nation and town.
The Service began with the Posting of Colors by the Civil Air Patrol Color Corps. Reverend Alan Shnob, Pastor of the Catholic Community of St. Augustine and St. Patrick led opening and closing prayers. Members of the New York Guard, 2nd Engineering Response Battalion, conducted a Rifle Salute. Lynn Wilke sounded Taps. Wilke is a member of the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, Chapter 154, in Albany.
VFW Post 309 members Reginald Besaw – U. S. Army, Rick Cormish – U.S. Air Force, Joe Stafford – U.S. Air Force, Gaylon LeCuyer – U.S. Army, John Mashtare – U.S. Marine Corps, Tom Fusco – U.S. Air Force, Jason Amoriell – U.S. Air Force.
Posted: November 11th, 2013 under General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.