Proudly displaying flags on Independence Day
By John T Ryan Peru, NY (July 4, 2026) – John and Patsy Dodge had two United States flags on display this morning at Heyworth/Mason Park, both mounted on John’s World War II-era Willys Jeep. Relaxing at one of the nearby picnic tables, John explained, “It looks like a 1945, but I made it out of a 1948 frame.” The cargo bed is filled with K-Rations boxes, and a non-functioning machine gun and military sidearm are mounted near the dash.
A Marine Corp. Vietnam Veteran, John Dodge spent innumerable hours making the vehicle. A very wise man, he named it “Patsy Doo!” Patsy seems just as proud of the Jeep as John.
Posted: July 4th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Upstate New York, Veterans' News.