Crowd ignores rain on Memorial Day June 1, 2017 Ken Cashman Judy Rothman and Tom Quinlan shared an umbrella and a smile after receiving medals at the Memorial Day observance. Mayor Brendan Coyne led the singing of “God Bless America.” “We can’t bring them back,” Master Sgt. Bailey said, “but we can continue the work they started.” Guest speaker Ed Moulton recalled his days as a unit commander when he had to tell families that their husbands and dads wouldn’t be coming home. Korean War veteran Ray Mellin (center) and World War II veteran Al Mazzocca(right) placed wreaths at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Memorial Dayveterans
Around Town Lutz inducted into Veterans’ Hall of Fame July 13, 2022 Editorial Staff Senator James Skoufis recently honored Vietnam War Veteran Michael Lutz, who was inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame.
Around Town Hall pays homage to non-combatants August 19, 2016 Editorial Staff “Where you are and who you are are not terribly important,” Peter Bedrossian said on Purple Heart Appreciation Day. “It’s what happens to you.”
Around Town Appreciation Day honors wounded August 9, 2013 Editorial Staff Lieutenant Colonel Mark R. Baaden has learned many lessons during his lengthy military tenure. However, one in particular stands out.