The Peru Gazette

Just after World War Two, the War Department said it was going to close the Post Cemetery and relocate the remains. If that had happened, we wouldn’t be having a ceremony this year. The Plattsburgh Press-Republican of January 8, 1947, carried the story. VETERANS HERE WOULD MAINTAIN POST CEMETERY “Plattsburgh Post No. 20 American Legion […]

Source: Longtime Veteran Services director honored in Hall of Fame | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After nearly two decades of service with the United States Air Force, Steven Bowman’s military career then shifted to a lifetime legacy of advocacy that continues

Steve Bowman was honored with induction into the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame by NYS Senator Dan Stec, at the Clinton County Legislature’s December 8 session, 2021. Taped by Calvin Castine. Thank you, Calvin!!!!!! Click here to view video 

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Source: As he leaves the Marines, a Navy Cross recipient finds purpose through tragedy | NCPR News

  By John T. Ryan   DAV Chapter 179 did a wonderful job organizing the Veterans Day today’s ceremony at Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park at the U.S. Oval.   State Senator Dan Stec was outstanding recalling his days in the Navy and the sailor’s unity and mutual respect no matter their race, politics, religion, sexual […]

Source: Jones: ‘No veterans should feel like they’re alone’ | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Recent Honor Flight vet dies at 36 | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Veterans thanked with Free Fishing Days | Sun Community News ALBANY | DEC waives license requirements for all resident and non-resident veterans.

Source: Hochul names new state veteran affairs director

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones   Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently toured several local veteran organizations in Clinton and Franklin counties and hosted several roundtable discussions with North Country veterans. “Many brave New Yorkers have made incredible sacrifices for our country, and they deserve all the support we can give them,” Assemblyman Jones […]

November 8, 2021—Stewart’s Shops would like to say thank you to all our veterans. To honor our veterans and show our gratitude, ALL Stewart’s customers will be able to enjoy a 50¢ single scoop cone. This deal will be available all day on Thursday, November 11th. Stewart’s Shops is proud to support veterans, not only […]

Source: Crown Pt. Nat’l Guard officer returns home after deployment | Sun Community News CROWN POINT | A Crown Point resident and National Guard member has returned home from a round of overseas deployments.

WHAT:  CHICKEN & BISCUITS DINNER – Only $10 WHERE:  Peru Memorial VFW                     710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B                     Peru, NY 12972 WHEN:  November 11th    4 – 7 p.m. Additional info:     EAT-IN OR TAKE […]

WHAT:  4th Sunday VFW Breakfast                     Bacon, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy & biscuits, corned beef hash,                    pancakes/French toast with real maple syrup, juice & coffee.                     Only $10, 2nd […]

Source: Three Fort Drum soldiers die by suspected suicide within 72 hours | NCPR News

Source: Honor Flight to bring life-changing opportunity to terminally ill veteran | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Among the 28 North Country veterans about to embark on a life changing trek to Washington, D.C. will be North Country Honor Flight’s first Afghan/I

By John T. Ryan September 28, 2021 – The North Country Honor Flight honored two veteran flights this morning #32 and #32, a total of twenty-eight Korean War, Vietnam veterans. Several hundred people attended the 7 a.m. send-off ceremony. The U.S. Oval Fag flew at half-mast in honor of the members of the U.S. military […]

North Country Honor Flights #32 and #33 carrying twenty-eight veterans departed U.S. Oval at 8 a.m. to board a plane to Washington D.C. where they visiting our national war monuments. They arrive back at the Oval tonight at 8:30 p.m. for a welcome home ceremony. All are invited! A huge number of motorcycles escorted the […]

Source: North Country Honor Flight to fly again this weekend | Local News | pressrepublican.com

WHEN:            Saturday, August 28th, 2021    Noon – 6 p.m. WHERE:         Peru Memorial VFW                        710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B                        Peru, NY 12972 Event Highlights:   […]

Source: Local war hero gearing up for life-changing surgery | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | In February 2010, Bergan Flannigan’s life changed forever when an IED blast in Afghanistan left her critically injured.

Source: Federal bill looks to improve veteran healthcare accessibility | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik has cosponsored new bipartisan legislation aimed at extending provisions of a 2016 measure aimed at improving veteran healthcare