Veterans Honored at VFW Post 309
Peru – Peru Memorial Post 309 Veterans of Foreign Wars conducted its annual Veterans Day Service this morning at 11 a.m. Post Commander Bill Lefebvre was the Master of Ceremonies. The James P. O’Connor Composite Squad Color Guard, Civil Air Patrol posted the Colors. Glenn Miller sang a memorable rendition of our Natinal Anthem. Father Alan Shnob offered the opening and closing prayers. Peru Town Councilman Melvin Irwin was the main speaker. Saranac Central senior Joseph Webster was presented with the VFW Post and Auxiliary’s Voice of Democracy Award (The Peru Gazette will post the award presentation and Joesph Webster’s speech after he competes in a VFW district competition). A rifle salute was performed by the local U.S. Army Reserve unit.
Posted: November 12th, 2018 under Community Events, Veterans' News.