The Peru Gazette

James P. O’Connor Civil Air Patrol Honor Guard posted Colors

Peru VFW Post 309 conducted Veterans Day ceremonies this morning at 11 a.m. Post Commander Rick Cornish welcomed guests including Peru Town Supervisor Peter Glushko, County Legislators James Langley and Peter Keenan, Reverend Alan Shnob and Saranac High School Senior Cory Bell.  Peter Glushko traced the heroic sacrifices of America’s veterans up to and including the men and women on active duty today. Cory Bell read his award winning essay which pointed out how veterans’ wartime experiences can be vital in deterring future wars. Post 309 Ladies Auxiliary President Judy Lefebvre presented Cory Bell with the VFW’s Voice of Democracy Certificate of Merit. Bell’s essay won the local audio-essay contest and will advance to higher level competition. The James O’Connor Civil Air Patrol Squadron posted Colors, Bravo Company, 2nd Emergency Response 10th Brigade, New York Guard conducted a rifle salute and Lynn Wilke sounded Taps.

Town Supervisor Peter Glushko was the main speaker

Cory Bell delivered award-winning Voice of Democracy speech

L-R Cory Bell, Rev. Alan Shnob, Supervisor Peter Glushko, Post Chaplain Ron LaDuke, County Legislator Jim Langley

Cory Bell’s Award

L-R Ron LaDuke, Cory Bell, Auxiliary President Judy Lefebvre, Post Commander Rick Cornish