The Peru Gazette

U. S. Oval, Plattsburgh October 7, 2023 – People didn’t let heavy rain keep them from attending the Send-Off Ceremony for North Country Honor Flights 50 and 51 this morning at 7 a.m. There are three Korean War Veterans, four Cold War Veterans and twenty-one Vietnam Veterans flying today. The heavy rail subsided during the […]

North Country Honor Flight will send 28 more North Country Veterans on a lifetime trip this Saturday, October 7th. “ Thunder in the Burgh” will be the escort from Champlain Center down to the Veterans Park on the US Oval, leaving at 6:15 a.m. The send-off ceremony will start at 7 a.m. sharp; each Veteran […]

North Country Honor Flight Operations Director Janet Duprey read these biographies at Saturday’s Send-Off Ceremony at the U.S. Oval. Gordon Compeau – U.S. Navy 1967-1970 Vietnam Already a heavy equipment operator, Gordon skipped basic training and took a leadership course. A Seabee, Gordon served two tours in Vietnam; first, Freedom Hill, Da Nang. Gordon had a unique […]

September 2, 2023 – Peru – Fellow veterans, friends and family honored the late Dave Drollette with a parade today. A proud career Navy Veteran, Drollette passed away on July 9. Deputy Town Supervisor Jim Douglass, Town Clerk Dianne Miller, and several town employees watched as over fifty motorcycles passed by the Peru Town Hall. […]

September 2, 2023 – Veterans Park, U.S. Oval, Plattsburgh – Many friends, family, local leaders, and community members attended this morning’s North Country Honor Flights 48 and 49 send-off ceremony.Early next week, the Peru Gazette will post photos and biographies of all the veterans flying to Washington D.C. today.

Champlain Valley Amateur Radio Club makes historic connection Click here for the Sun Community News story 

The Peru Lions Club recently donated $300.00 to Peru’s DAV (Disable American Veterans) Chapter #179. The funds are targeted for use in transporting area veterans to the VA Clinic in Albany for medical care. Pictured are Lions Club co-presidents Ed Eisele (l), David Dalton (r) and Steve Robare, Commander of DAV #179. Peru Lions Club […]

Louisville Slugger Warriors are a team made up of amputee military veterans, wounded warriors and active duty personnel Click here for the WCAX story 

“Capt. Christopher J. Garrow was a fearless public servant, who was committed to protecting his community and the state of New York,” Governor Hochul said. Click here to view the MYNBC5 story 

These men are your neighbors. Read their military service biographies. (Please Share)  June 17, 2023 – Plattsburgh – Honor Flight Executive Director Barrie Finnegan stated, “Three WWII veterans flying today is incredible even by National Honor Flight standards. With the Greatest Generation shrinking rapidly, we are proud to Honor these and the rest of the […]

These women are your neighbors. Their biographies will surprise you. (Please Share)  Plattsburgh – June 17, 2023 – North Country Honor Flights 46 and 47 took to the skies on Saturday, June 17. Flight 46 was the first-of-its-kind all-female Honor Flight. Fifteen deserving female Veterans made a special stop at the Women’s Military Memorial at […]

Plattsburgh – June 17, 2023 A steady rain fell at the U.S. Oval this morning; nevertheless, many people turned out to see-off North Country Honor Flights 46 and 47. Nothing deters these people from honoring our local veterans. Today was the first time rain fell during a send-off ceremony. The Peru Gazette will post photos […]

Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

State Police announced the June 12 passing of dedicated Peru husband and father Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Flight 46 will be the first-of-its-kind all-female Honor Flight. Flight 47 will include three WWII veterans. A Message from North Country Honor Flight Director Barrie Finnegan North Country Honor Flight will take to the skies again this Saturday with flights 46 and 47. Flight 46 will be the first-of-its-kind all-female Honor Flight. Fifteen deserving female […]

Fr. Scott Seymour is pastor of St. James Church in Cadyville, St Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville, and St. Augustine’s Church in Peru. At today’s Peru VFW Post 309 Memorial Day Service he talked about the importance of “remembering” and he related a meaningful family story. Five minutes long.

Post 309 honored our fallen war heroes, prisoners of war and missing in action, its deceased members, and World War II – Korean War Veteran Curtis Banker, celebrating his 99th birthday today. Rev. Scott Seymour was the guest speaker.  Click here for a 44-minute video of the service. 

Photos of St. Augustine’s Cemetery in Peru, where members and auxiliary members of VFW Memorial Post 308 erected flags this Friday. They mark the graves of many people who have served our nation in the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U. S. Marines, U.S. Coast Guard, and Space Force. Memorial Day, formerly Decoration […]

Click here for a memorable Mountain Lake Journal story about Danny Kaifetz and the American Hereos Flagpoles

Compiled and read at the departure ceremony by Former NY State Assemblywoman Janet Duprey  Allen Burnsworth   U.S. Navy                            1965-1972                   Vietnam Allen, not a boat or swimming guy,  joined the Navy – the […]

Click here to view downloadable Peru Gazette North Country Honor Flights 44 and 45 photos of May 13, 2023