The Peru Gazette

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June 6, 2024 – The D-Day World War II Normandy invasion occurred on June 6, 1944. Longtime Peru resident Napolean “Nap” Light was aboard one of the landing craft. In 2012, France recognized Nap for his service. Nap passed away on March 9, 2017, at age 94. This is a November 2012 Peru Gazette story. […]

Dear Dancing Friends, You are invited to join USA Dance Plattsburgh’s dance session tonight, Monday, June 3 (and every Monday eve) from 6-8pm at the Peru VFW Post 309, 710 NY-22B, Peru, near the Schuyler Falls town line. These weekly “practice” sessions are free and everyone is welcome. Our repertoire of dance music includes Ballroom […]

Flag Raising dedicated to Arthur Dupreey who died in Vietnam at age 20  Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Sunday, May 26, 2024, Peru, NY 11 AM. This morning, Legion Riders from American Legion Post 1619 in West Plattsburgh conducted a memorial service for deceased members at St. Augustime’s Cemetery. The Riders conduct services at seven area cemeteries. Thank you, Legionnaires, for honoring deceased veterans.

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The website History.com states:  Memorial Day is an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May. It honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2024 will occur on Monday, May 27. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and […]

May 27—Don’t forget the Memorial Day service on May 27th—Memorial Day @ 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon serviced by the Auxiliary. Everyone is welcome!!!!!!

May 18, 2024 – U.S. Oval, Veterans Park, Plattsburgh, NY, Send-Off Ceremony (Note – On May 23, 2024, the Gazette updated this post to include the last four veterans. The Gazette apologizes for the error.)  Barry Badore, U.S. Army 1967-1977 – Vietnam  Barry followed his father’s footsteps into the Army. Barry received training as a […]

May 18, 2024 – U.S. Oval, Veterans Park, Plattsburgh, NY, Send-Off Ceremony  Winfried Belanger, U.S. Air Force, 1960-1990 – Vietnam Trained as an Avionics Repairman, Win was the guy who could fix anything that was broken. Flying from Langley Air Force Base, two KB-50, 4-engine aerial refueling tankers headed to the Azores. Flight “Tyler 41,” […]

Three cheers to members of our local Ford Mustang Club. They always park along New York Ave cheering North Country Honor Flights. Photo – May 18, 2024.

The send-off ceremony is a great family experience On Saturday, May 18, North Country Honor Flight will take us to the skies again, bringing 30 veterans on an all-expense paid trip of a lifetime to visit their memorials, which were built in their honor. We will have Veterans from Vietnam, Desert Storm, Korea, and one […]

Jacob Pratt, of Rensselaer, has been identified as the sole survivor of the helicopter crash on Friday Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

NewYorkStatePolice @nyspolice It is with deep sadness that the New York State Police announce the death of Trooper John M. Grassia III. Trooper Grassia died in a helicopter crash during a support mission for the US National Guard. We offer our condolences to the all of the families impacted by this tragedy. See the Times-Union […]

Casey Frankoski, a graduate of Columbia High School, and New York State Trooper John Grassia, of Schenectady, named by local officials as fatalities Click here for the Times-Union Story 

Local Veterans, come to Yandos in Skyway Plaza from 9 am-2 pm for a free holiday ham. Just bring proof of service. Happy Holidays! #Vetshelpingvets #HomewardBoundAdirondacks

All-hands on for Christmas Basket outreach Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor Cashman, “With immense pride, we commemorate the completion of Phase I at the Battlefield Memorial Gateway.” Click here for the Sun Community News story