VFW Post 309 honors our nation’s veterans
The Civil Air Patrol presented the colors at Monday's ceremony
By John T. Ryan
Peru VFW Post 309 hosted annual services at 11 a.m. Memorial Day, May 31st. (Click here for more photos) Post Sr. Vice-Commander Russell Poole was Master of Ceremonies welcoming everyone present and introducing the main speaker Town of Peru Town Supervisor Peter Glushko. Supervisor Glushko recalled the many sacrifices of our nation’s fighting men and women defending freedom all over the world. He pointed out the importance of educating each generation of Americans about these sacrifices. Incoming Post commander Fred Hoffman and Officer of the Day Tom Fusco read the names of each VFW Post 309 deceased member. Auxiliary President Peggy Matteau read the names of deceased Auxiliary members. Lynn Wilke sounded taps. Members of the Adirondack Mountain Group Civil Air Patrol presented and retired the colors. Following the ceremonies Post 309 invited everyone present into their hall for a light luncheon.
Posted: May 31st, 2010 under General News.
Comment from Phylis St. Yves
Time June 1, 2010 at 7:58 am
Thank you Mr. Ryan for mentioning the James P. O’Connor Civil Air Patrol out of Plattsburgh in your column. You have no idea how difficult it is to encourage the media to even mention this wonderful volunteer organization. My husband and I have been members for over 6 years and my 2 children for 7. Please come down to their Squadron Headquarters to learn more about this org. and meet some of the members. The membership is slowly dwindling and they need all the publicity possible. We once had around 70 members. Now it is very low. This org. has been the best thing possible to prepare my children for their futures, besides family values, they teach sooo much more.
Very educational. thanks again.