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Honoring Our Local Heroes

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Courtesy of Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County has vowed to never forget the service and sacrifice of our veterans and their families. That commitment continued recently with the monthly Honor a Deceased Veteran ceremony recognizing the life and service of brothers Frank and Carmen Ciccarelli.

Both Frank and Carmen were among the four Ciccarelli brothers who served in World War II. Carmen made the ultimate sacrifice, falling in combat in July 1944 during a heavy enemy counterattack during the invasion of Saipan.

The Saipan invasion was notable for the

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Sidewalk Warriors Welcome New Van

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Courtesy of Rensselaer County
Sidewalk Warriors provides help and hope to those experiencing hunger or homelessness in Troy and surrounding areas. Sidewalk Warriors came together recently to welcome a new van that will be a mobile lifeline for many during the coming months in a ribbon cutting organized by the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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Wounded Vet Run

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Submitted by Mike Drinkwine Jr.
The Upstate NY Wounded Vet Run Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides services, financial help, and donations directly to wounded veterans in need. Our mission is to aid any veteran wounded in combat or training while on active duty. Over the past 6 years we have been able to raise and donate over $110,000 to our honorees. Without our sponsors’ generous donations we would not be able to achieve our mission. We are proud to announce our 2024 Upstate NY Wounded Vet Run Honoree, United States Army SFC Jacob Pratt. SFC Pratt was assigned to Detachment 2, Company A, of the 1st Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment.

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