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Archive for 'Veterans’ News'

Ex. Dir. Barrie Finnegan describes this Saturday’s Honor Flight Send-Off

Flights 33 & 45 scheduled to take 36 veterans to DC North Country Honor Flight is ready to take to the skies once again. This Saturday, May 13th, will be flight numbers 44 and 45 taking 36 Veterans on a one-day trip of a lifetime. On board will be one WWII Veteran and One Korean […]

Mothers’ Dinner May 11 at the VFW

Judy Lefebvre named Woman of Distinction

From Assemblyman Billy Jones  Please join me in congratulating our 2023 Woman of Distinction for Service to Hometown Heroes recipient, Judy Lefebvre! Since moving to Beekmantown in 1984 with her husband and Air Force Veteran, James, Judy has been an active volunteer. She has served on Beekmantown’s Planning and Assessment Review Boards for over 20 […]

Peru VFW hosting Thursday, April 6 Easter Buffet

Assemblyman Billy Jones honors local Vietnam Veteran in Albany

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) yesterday joined his colleagues in the Veterans Committee in honoring Veterans across New York State on the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and passing a Resolution declaring March 29 Vietnam Veterans Day in New York State. Jones recognized Leon J. Menard, a Vietnam veteran from Mooers, on […]

9 killed in Army Black Hawk helicopter crash in Kentucky

Click here for the AP story 

Gov. proclaims March 29 Vietnam Veterans Day

It’s been 50 years since the last American troops left Vietnam Click here for the Sun Community News story 

VA understaffing can mean long waits for veterans to get mental health help

Click here for the NCPR story 

VFW Sunday Breakfast March 26, 9 – Noon

Barrie Finnegan, Director of The North Country Honor Flight, named Irish Person of the Year

Plattsburgh – (3/17/2023) | The North Country Chamber of Commerce has hosted the St. Patrick’s Day breakfast for over 60 years. We were thrilled to host our breakfast to a sold-out crowd this morning at the West Side Ballroom, with more than 380 attendees. The event played off a “Tonight Show” format. With Matt Boire, CDC […]

Enjoy Thursday’s St. Pat’s Dinner and Irsh Dancers at the Peru VFW

VFW hosting Valentine’s Celebration, on Thursday

A great place to celebrate Valantine’s Day

Doug Brown – Looking wonderful and staying active at age 102

By John T. Ryan  Peru – In June 2013, Doug Brown took part in the North Country Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Observing a Peru Gazette photo of the send-off ceremony, Doug’s niece Lori Brown Salotto commented, “Uncle Doug looks wonderful for 92.” Today she’d undoubtedly comment, “Uncle Doug looks wonderful for 102!” What’s the […]

Price Chopper/Market 32 Campaign Raises $70,000+ for Disabled American Veterans

 Schenectady, N.Y. – Price Chopper/Market 32 concluded its November fundraising campaign benefiting Disabled American Veterans (DAV), during which customers were encouraged to round up their totals at the register. $70,400 was raised to directly benefit veterans and their families. “Disabled American Veterans goes above and beyond in their efforts to provide veterans and their families […]

Military veterans can now receive free emergency mental health care

Veterans seeking that care can go to any VA or non-VA health care facility. They do not have to be enrolled in the VA system to receive care. Click here for the NBC5 story 

Don’t forget the VFW’s January 22 Breakfast

Veterans outraged over lack of representation among NYS state cannabis agencies

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

2023 North Country Honor Flight Schedule

Remember-Honor-Teach – Wreaths Across America, Sat. Dec. 17 at Noon

Vietnam War veteran receives honorary high school diploma, awards during Veterans Day ceremony

Cpl. Greg Lee volunteers with the North Country Honor Flight. Click here for the NBC5 story 

Hochul signs legislative package for veteran highways

On Veterans Day, portions of N.Y. highways to dedicated to veterans None in this area, but it sounds like a good idea. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

N.Y. announces $5M for new Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program

Now accepting applications; Aime at enhancing services for veterans and families Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Local veteran honored during annual Veterans Day ceremony

Greg Lee honored for dedication to country, community and fellow veterans Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru VFW Post 309 honors our nation’s veterans

November 11, 2022 – Peru Memorial VFW Post 309 conducted its Veterans Day Service today at 11 a.m. Peru Girl Scout Service Unit members began the service by posting the Colors. Post-Commander Tom Boisseau led the service and Post Chaplain David Gordon led the prayers. The VFW Post 309 Auxiliary served a light lunch.