Peru Honors Those Who Died Defending Our Freedom
Peru – Several residents participated in today’s Memorial Day Service at Peru VFW Memorial Post 309. Post Commander Rick Cornish led the ceremonies. Members of the James P. O’Connor Composite Squad, Civil Air Patrol, posted Colors. Guest speakers included Clinton County Legislator Peter Keenan and Peru Town Councilman Donald McBrayer. Post Chaplain David Gordon led prayer. Post Senior Vice Commander Bill Lefebvre sounded a bell honoring deceased Post 309 members, Auxiliary President Judy Lefebvre honored deceased Auxiliary members, Plattsburgh U.S. Army Reserve members conducted the rifle salute and St. Augustine’s Church Pastor Alan Shnob recited Benediction prayers. Click here to see more Peru Gazette photos.
Posted: May 29th, 2017 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Veterans' News.